Most identity systems on the internet are centralized by design. Emails, OAuth logins, identity providers, and even government-backed digital IDs all depend on central authorities.
That model keeps failing.
Decentralized Identifiers (DIDs) propose a different approach: identity that is created, owned, and controlled by the user, verified through cryptography instead of platforms.
A DID resolves to a DID Document containing public keys and verification methods. This allows third parties to verify identity without storing user data or contacting a central server.
Some practical implications:
No passwords to steal
Reduced attack surface
Portable identity across apps
Better privacy guarantees
DIDs are already being explored in:
Passwordless authentication
Financial identity verification
Healthcare data sharing
Web3 and decentralized apps
I wrote a detailed, beginner-friendly explanation covering:
How DIDs work
Why centralized identity is failing
Real-world use cases
Current limitations
Full article here:
👉 https://techputs.com/decentralized-identifiers-dids/
If you’re building systems that care about privacy, security, and user ownership, decentralized identity is worth understanding now, not later.
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