Decentralized Identifiers v1.0
| Decentralized Identifiers v1.0 | |
|---|---|
| A W3C Recommendation defining an identifier format and data model for decentralized identifiers (DIDs). | |
| Publisher | W3C |
| Official resource | Official publication |
Decentralized Identifiers v1.0 a W3C Recommendation defining an identifier format and data model for decentralized identifiers (DIDs). [1]
Publication
W3C published Decentralized Identifiers v1.0 as a Recommendation on 19 July 2022. The specification defines syntax, DID documents, and mechanisms to describe how identifiers are controlled and resolved.
Identifiers and documents
A DID identifies a subject defined by the controller. DID documents may contain verification methods and service information. The precise methods and operations depend on the DID method being used. [2]
Applicability
A DID may identify a person, organization, thing or another abstract entity. That flexibility makes DIDs potentially relevant to connected devices but does not require all robots to use decentralized identifiers.
Trust boundaries
Possession of a DID is not evidence of hardware security, operator authorization or physical safety. Trust also depends on the method, proof of control, credential issuers and surrounding governance.
See also
References
- ↑ “Decentralized Identifiers (DIDs) v1.0 (Recommendation, 19 July 2022)”. W3C. Retrieved 2026-10-08.
- ↑ “Verifiable Credentials Data Model v2.0 (Recommendation, 15 May 2025)”. W3C. Retrieved 2026-10-08.