The World of DID (Decentralized Identity) Identity Without Gatekeepers.
In the midst of an increasingly crowded digital world, our identities can easily spread everywhere. We create accounts on various applications, surrendering email, phone numbers, even ID cards, and everything is stored on the company's servers. We trust that they protect our data, but in reality, data breaches and misuse often occur. This is where the concept of Decentralized Identity, or DID, emerges as a new breakthrough that changes the way we view digital identity.
DID brings a simple yet powerful idea. Identity should belong to us, not to any company or institution.
In this system, everyone can have a digital identity that they fully control. Data is not stored in a single central server that is easily hacked but is spread through blockchain technology or decentralized networks. This means that no single party can delete, alter, or monitor our identity without permission.
Imagine we have some kind of personal 'identity wallet'. Inside it are stored digital proofs such as certificates, educational history, age verification, and employment proof. When there is an application or service that requires verification, we simply provide relevant pieces of information without having to hand over all personal data. This system is much safer, more private, and fairer.
DID also eliminates the reliance on passwords. We no longer have to remember dozens of passwords to log into various services. Just using a digital key that only we possess, identity can be verified quickly and securely.
Ultimately, DID is an effort to return control to individuals. Identity no longer belongs to large corporations that secretly collect our data, but is fully in our grasp. With this concept, the digital world becomes safer, more transparent, and more humane, as everyone is free to determine how their identity is used.
