Self-Sovereign Identity (SSI) is a digital identity model where individuals maintain complete control over their personal information and how it's shared. This approach uses blockchain and cryptographic technologies to ensure privacy and security.
Key Principles
- User control
- Data ownership
- Consent-based sharing
- Decentralization
- Cryptographic security
Components
- Digital wallets
- Verifiable credentials
- Blockchain records
- Identity protocols
- Privacy controls
Applications
- Identity verification
- Access control
- Document sharing
- Credential management
- Privacy protection
Advantages
- Privacy control
- Data portability
- Reduced fraud
- User autonomy
- Secure sharing
Best Practices
- Strong encryption
- User education
- Regular updates
- Backup systems
- Access controls
Self-Sovereign Identity represents a paradigm shift in digital identity management, prioritizing user control and privacy.