Update discussion of DID/VC #1003
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Received. Currently, we are drawing on international examples of privacy-enhanced, user-centric digital civic infrastructure as the blueprint for our domestic public infra projects. I might be able to provide some principled suggestions for future public sector implementers. |
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QuarkID and the Global Adoption of DID/VC Standards As decentralized identity (DID) and verifiable credentials (VC) solutions gain traction globally, QuarkID stands as a leading example of how these technologies can be implemented in real-world scenarios. As an open-source self-sovereign identity (SSI) protocol, under the Apache 2.0 license, QuarkID has been deployed in various regions of Argentina, providing citizens with a decentralized way to manage their identities while interacting with public and private services. This has been particularly impactful in regions like Buenos Aires, where the government has embraced digital identity solutions, as well as in other jurisdictions across Latin America, such as Nuevo Leon and Monterrey in Mexico. Additionally, QuarkID is being registered as a Digital Public Good in the DPG Alliance, further solidifying its commitment to open standards and public accessibility. The Importance of Open Standards and Open Protocols |
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This feels like a product pitch for a particular implementation.
We could mention a dozen companies implementing - if we did that great.
There is also SSI whitewashing going on in the market.
I would be happy to contribute something that outlines actual
implementations from across the world. I would be more comfortable
mentioning specific companies if referring to them was in relation to
specific projects that are happening with the public sector - balances it
out to what is happening.
For example both SpruceID and Digital Bazaar are working with the State of
California for their implementation of VCs (and mDLs).
- Kaliya
…On Tue, Sep 10, 2024 at 7:22 AM fernandezdiegoh ***@***.***> wrote:
*QuarkID and the Global Adoption of DID/VC Standards*
As decentralized identity (DID) and verifiable credentials (VC) solutions
gain traction globally, QuarkID <http://www.quarkid.org/> stands as a
leading example of how these technologies can be implemented in real-world
scenarios. As an open-source self-sovereign identity (SSI) protocol
<https://github.com/ssi-quarkid>, under the Apache 2.0 license
<https://www.apache.org/licenses/LICENSE-2.0>, QuarkID has been deployed
in various regions of Argentina, providing citizens with a decentralized
way to manage their identities while interacting with public and private
services. This has been particularly impactful in regions like Buenos
Aires, where the government has embraced digital identity solutions, as
well as in other jurisdictions across Latin America, such as Nuevo Leon and
Monterrey in Mexico. Additionally, QuarkID is being registered as a
Digital Public Good <https://app.digitalpublicgoods.net/a/11563> in the
DPG Alliance, further solidifying its commitment to open standards and
public accessibility.
The broader adoption of DID/VC standards, as outlined by the W3C, is not
just a technological shift but a paradigm change in how identity is managed
globally. Projects like QuarkID reflect a trend toward empowering
individuals through decentralized systems that remove reliance on
centralized authorities for identity verification.
*The Importance of Open Standards and Open Protocols*
However, the key to the success of such systems lies not only in the
adoption of open standards like the DID <https://www.w3.org/TR/did-core/>/
VC <https://www.w3.org/TR/vc-data-model-2.0/> protocols developed by the
W3C but in ensuring that these standards are implemented in open-source
protocols, which are not controlled by any single government entity. The
importance of deploying these solutions on open, non-permissioned
distributed ledger technologies (DLTs) cannot be overstated.
Governments, while playing a critical role in managing trust registries
within their governance layer—as outlined in the Trust over IP four-layer
model <https://trustoverip.org/toip-model/>—should not have the power to
restrict access to the decentralized attestation systems that form the
backbone of these digital identity frameworks. By ensuring that these
protocols are governed by the community and free from centralized control,
we create a system where identities can be verified and validated without
the risk of governmental overreach or misuse. This model preserves
individual freedom and maintains the open, decentralized nature of the
digital identity ecosystem.
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I’d appreciate building on this for a more balanced illustration as you suggest Kaliya
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This feels like a product pitch for a particular implementation.
We could mention a dozen companies implementing - if we did that great.
There is also SSI whitewashing going on in the market.
I would be happy to contribute something that outlines actual
implementations from across the world. I would be more comfortable
mentioning specific companies if referring to them was in relation to
specific projects that are happening with the public sector - balances it
out to what is happening.
For example both SpruceID and Digital Bazaar are working with the State of
California for their implementation of VCs (and mDLs).
- Kaliya
On Tue, Sep 10, 2024 at 7:22 AM fernandezdiegoh ***@***.***> wrote:
*QuarkID and the Global Adoption of DID/VC Standards*
As decentralized identity (DID) and verifiable credentials (VC) solutions
gain traction globally, QuarkID <http://www.quarkid.org/> stands as a
leading example of how these technologies can be implemented in real-world
scenarios. As an open-source self-sovereign identity (SSI) protocol
<https://github.com/ssi-quarkid>, under the Apache 2.0 license
<https://www.apache.org/licenses/LICENSE-2.0>, QuarkID has been deployed
in various regions of Argentina, providing citizens with a decentralized
way to manage their identities while interacting with public and private
services. This has been particularly impactful in regions like Buenos
Aires, where the government has embraced digital identity solutions, as
well as in other jurisdictions across Latin America, such as Nuevo Leon and
Monterrey in Mexico. Additionally, QuarkID is being registered as a
Digital Public Good <https://app.digitalpublicgoods.net/a/11563> in the
DPG Alliance, further solidifying its commitment to open standards and
public accessibility.
The broader adoption of DID/VC standards, as outlined by the W3C, is not
just a technological shift but a paradigm change in how identity is managed
globally. Projects like QuarkID reflect a trend toward empowering
individuals through decentralized systems that remove reliance on
centralized authorities for identity verification.
*The Importance of Open Standards and Open Protocols*
However, the key to the success of such systems lies not only in the
adoption of open standards like the DID <https://www.w3.org/TR/did-core/>/
VC <https://www.w3.org/TR/vc-data-model-2.0/> protocols developed by the
W3C but in ensuring that these standards are implemented in open-source
protocols, which are not controlled by any single government entity. The
importance of deploying these solutions on open, non-permissioned
distributed ledger technologies (DLTs) cannot be overstated.
Governments, while playing a critical role in managing trust registries
within their governance layer—as outlined in the Trust over IP four-layer
model <https://trustoverip.org/toip-model/>—should not have the power to
restrict access to the decentralized attestation systems that form the
backbone of these digital identity frameworks. By ensuring that these
protocols are governed by the community and free from centralized control,
we create a system where identities can be verified and validated without
the risk of governmental overreach or misuse. This model preserves
individual freedom and maintains the open, decentralized nature of the
digital identity ecosystem.
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I do, however, support highlighting examples lifting up developing world public sector examples where possible.
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Subject: Re: [pluralitybook/plurality] Update discussion of DID/VC (Issue #1003)
This feels like a product pitch for a particular implementation.
We could mention a dozen companies implementing - if we did that great.
There is also SSI whitewashing going on in the market.
I would be happy to contribute something that outlines actual
implementations from across the world. I would be more comfortable
mentioning specific companies if referring to them was in relation to
specific projects that are happening with the public sector - balances it
out to what is happening.
For example both SpruceID and Digital Bazaar are working with the State of
California for their implementation of VCs (and mDLs).
- Kaliya
On Tue, Sep 10, 2024 at 7:22 AM fernandezdiegoh ***@***.***> wrote:
*QuarkID and the Global Adoption of DID/VC Standards*
As decentralized identity (DID) and verifiable credentials (VC) solutions
gain traction globally, QuarkID <http://www.quarkid.org/> stands as a
leading example of how these technologies can be implemented in real-world
scenarios. As an open-source self-sovereign identity (SSI) protocol
<https://github.com/ssi-quarkid>, under the Apache 2.0 license
<https://www.apache.org/licenses/LICENSE-2.0>, QuarkID has been deployed
in various regions of Argentina, providing citizens with a decentralized
way to manage their identities while interacting with public and private
services. This has been particularly impactful in regions like Buenos
Aires, where the government has embraced digital identity solutions, as
well as in other jurisdictions across Latin America, such as Nuevo Leon and
Monterrey in Mexico. Additionally, QuarkID is being registered as a
Digital Public Good <https://app.digitalpublicgoods.net/a/11563> in the
DPG Alliance, further solidifying its commitment to open standards and
public accessibility.
The broader adoption of DID/VC standards, as outlined by the W3C, is not
just a technological shift but a paradigm change in how identity is managed
globally. Projects like QuarkID reflect a trend toward empowering
individuals through decentralized systems that remove reliance on
centralized authorities for identity verification.
*The Importance of Open Standards and Open Protocols*
However, the key to the success of such systems lies not only in the
adoption of open standards like the DID <https://www.w3.org/TR/did-core/>/
VC <https://www.w3.org/TR/vc-data-model-2.0/> protocols developed by the
W3C but in ensuring that these standards are implemented in open-source
protocols, which are not controlled by any single government entity. The
importance of deploying these solutions on open, non-permissioned
distributed ledger technologies (DLTs) cannot be overstated.
Governments, while playing a critical role in managing trust registries
within their governance layer—as outlined in the Trust over IP four-layer
model <https://trustoverip.org/toip-model/>—should not have the power to
restrict access to the decentralized attestation systems that form the
backbone of these digital identity frameworks. By ensuring that these
protocols are governed by the community and free from centralized control,
we create a system where identities can be verified and validated without
the risk of governmental overreach or misuse. This model preserves
individual freedom and maintains the open, decentralized nature of the
digital identity ecosystem.
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What is the timeline for this round of changes?
…On Tue, Sep 10, 2024 at 7:51 AM Glen Weyl ***@***.***> wrote:
I do, however, support highlighting examples lifting up developing world
public sector examples where possible.
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Sent: Tuesday, September 10, 2024 10:39 AM
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Subject: Re: [pluralitybook/plurality] Update discussion of DID/VC (Issue
#1003)
This feels like a product pitch for a particular implementation.
We could mention a dozen companies implementing - if we did that great.
There is also SSI whitewashing going on in the market.
I would be happy to contribute something that outlines actual
implementations from across the world. I would be more comfortable
mentioning specific companies if referring to them was in relation to
specific projects that are happening with the public sector - balances it
out to what is happening.
For example both SpruceID and Digital Bazaar are working with the State of
California for their implementation of VCs (and mDLs).
- Kaliya
On Tue, Sep 10, 2024 at 7:22 AM fernandezdiegoh ***@***.***>
wrote:
> *QuarkID and the Global Adoption of DID/VC Standards*
>
> As decentralized identity (DID) and verifiable credentials (VC)
solutions
> gain traction globally, QuarkID <http://www.quarkid.org/> stands as a
> leading example of how these technologies can be implemented in
real-world
> scenarios. As an open-source self-sovereign identity (SSI) protocol
> <https://github.com/ssi-quarkid>, under the Apache 2.0 license
> <https://www.apache.org/licenses/LICENSE-2.0>, QuarkID has been
deployed
> in various regions of Argentina, providing citizens with a decentralized
> way to manage their identities while interacting with public and private
> services. This has been particularly impactful in regions like Buenos
> Aires, where the government has embraced digital identity solutions, as
> well as in other jurisdictions across Latin America, such as Nuevo Leon
and
> Monterrey in Mexico. Additionally, QuarkID is being registered as a
> Digital Public Good <https://app.digitalpublicgoods.net/a/11563> in the
> DPG Alliance, further solidifying its commitment to open standards and
> public accessibility.
> The broader adoption of DID/VC standards, as outlined by the W3C, is not
> just a technological shift but a paradigm change in how identity is
managed
> globally. Projects like QuarkID reflect a trend toward empowering
> individuals through decentralized systems that remove reliance on
> centralized authorities for identity verification.
>
> *The Importance of Open Standards and Open Protocols*
> However, the key to the success of such systems lies not only in the
> adoption of open standards like the DID <https://www.w3.org/TR/did-core/>/
> VC <https://www.w3.org/TR/vc-data-model-2.0/> protocols developed by
the
> W3C but in ensuring that these standards are implemented in open-source
> protocols, which are not controlled by any single government entity. The
> importance of deploying these solutions on open, non-permissioned
> distributed ledger technologies (DLTs) cannot be overstated.
> Governments, while playing a critical role in managing trust registries
> within their governance layer—as outlined in the Trust over IP
four-layer
> model <https://trustoverip.org/toip-model/>—should not have the power
to
> restrict access to the decentralized attestation systems that form the
> backbone of these digital identity frameworks. By ensuring that these
> protocols are governed by the community and free from centralized
control,
> we create a system where identities can be verified and validated
without
> the risk of governmental overreach or misuse. This model preserves
> individual freedom and maintains the open, decentralized nature of the
> digital identity ecosystem.
>
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A month or so.
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Sent: Tuesday, September 10, 2024 10:58 AM
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Cc: Glen Weyl ***@***.***>; Author ***@***.***>
Subject: Re: [pluralitybook/plurality] Update discussion of DID/VC (Issue #1003)
What is the timeline for this round of changes?
On Tue, Sep 10, 2024 at 7:51 AM Glen Weyl ***@***.***> wrote:
I do, however, support highlighting examples lifting up developing world
public sector examples where possible.
________________________________
From: Kaliya - Identity Woman ***@***.***>
Sent: Tuesday, September 10, 2024 10:39 AM
To: pluralitybook/plurality ***@***.***>
Cc: Glen Weyl ***@***.***>; Author ***@***.***>
Subject: Re: [pluralitybook/plurality] Update discussion of DID/VC (Issue
#1003)
This feels like a product pitch for a particular implementation.
We could mention a dozen companies implementing - if we did that great.
There is also SSI whitewashing going on in the market.
I would be happy to contribute something that outlines actual
implementations from across the world. I would be more comfortable
mentioning specific companies if referring to them was in relation to
specific projects that are happening with the public sector - balances it
out to what is happening.
For example both SpruceID and Digital Bazaar are working with the State of
California for their implementation of VCs (and mDLs).
- Kaliya
On Tue, Sep 10, 2024 at 7:22 AM fernandezdiegoh ***@***.***>
wrote:
> *QuarkID and the Global Adoption of DID/VC Standards*
>
> As decentralized identity (DID) and verifiable credentials (VC)
solutions
> gain traction globally, QuarkID <http://www.quarkid.org/> stands as a
> leading example of how these technologies can be implemented in
real-world
> scenarios. As an open-source self-sovereign identity (SSI) protocol
> <https://github.com/ssi-quarkid>, under the Apache 2.0 license
> <https://www.apache.org/licenses/LICENSE-2.0>, QuarkID has been
deployed
> in various regions of Argentina, providing citizens with a decentralized
> way to manage their identities while interacting with public and private
> services. This has been particularly impactful in regions like Buenos
> Aires, where the government has embraced digital identity solutions, as
> well as in other jurisdictions across Latin America, such as Nuevo Leon
and
> Monterrey in Mexico. Additionally, QuarkID is being registered as a
> Digital Public Good <https://app.digitalpublicgoods.net/a/11563> in the
> DPG Alliance, further solidifying its commitment to open standards and
> public accessibility.
> The broader adoption of DID/VC standards, as outlined by the W3C, is not
> just a technological shift but a paradigm change in how identity is
managed
> globally. Projects like QuarkID reflect a trend toward empowering
> individuals through decentralized systems that remove reliance on
> centralized authorities for identity verification.
>
> *The Importance of Open Standards and Open Protocols*
> However, the key to the success of such systems lies not only in the
> adoption of open standards like the DID <https://www.w3.org/TR/did-core/>/
> VC <https://www.w3.org/TR/vc-data-model-2.0/> protocols developed by
the
> W3C but in ensuring that these standards are implemented in open-source
> protocols, which are not controlled by any single government entity. The
> importance of deploying these solutions on open, non-permissioned
> distributed ledger technologies (DLTs) cannot be overstated.
> Governments, while playing a critical role in managing trust registries
> within their governance layer—as outlined in the Trust over IP
four-layer
> model <https://trustoverip.org/toip-model/>—should not have the power
to
> restrict access to the decentralized attestation systems that form the
> backbone of these digital identity frameworks. By ensuring that these
> protocols are governed by the community and free from centralized
control,
> we create a system where identities can be verified and validated
without
> the risk of governmental overreach or misuse. This model preserves
> individual freedom and maintains the open, decentralized nature of the
> digital identity ecosystem.
>
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Ok. Good to know. I have a focus on completing my IETF research this week.
I will be sure to download the current language and consider changes while
I'm flying to Taiwan next week.
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A month or so.
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From: Kaliya - Identity Woman ***@***.***>
Sent: Tuesday, September 10, 2024 10:58 AM
To: pluralitybook/plurality ***@***.***>
Cc: Glen Weyl ***@***.***>; Author ***@***.***>
Subject: Re: [pluralitybook/plurality] Update discussion of DID/VC (Issue
#1003)
What is the timeline for this round of changes?
On Tue, Sep 10, 2024 at 7:51 AM Glen Weyl ***@***.***> wrote:
> I do, however, support highlighting examples lifting up developing world
> public sector examples where possible.
> ________________________________
> From: Kaliya - Identity Woman ***@***.***>
> Sent: Tuesday, September 10, 2024 10:39 AM
> To: pluralitybook/plurality ***@***.***>
> Cc: Glen Weyl ***@***.***>; Author ***@***.***>
> Subject: Re: [pluralitybook/plurality] Update discussion of DID/VC
(Issue
> #1003)
>
>
> This feels like a product pitch for a particular implementation.
>
> We could mention a dozen companies implementing - if we did that great.
> There is also SSI whitewashing going on in the market.
>
> I would be happy to contribute something that outlines actual
> implementations from across the world. I would be more comfortable
> mentioning specific companies if referring to them was in relation to
> specific projects that are happening with the public sector - balances
it
> out to what is happening.
>
> For example both SpruceID and Digital Bazaar are working with the State
of
> California for their implementation of VCs (and mDLs).
>
> - Kaliya
>
>
> On Tue, Sep 10, 2024 at 7:22 AM fernandezdiegoh ***@***.***>
> wrote:
>
> > *QuarkID and the Global Adoption of DID/VC Standards*
> >
> > As decentralized identity (DID) and verifiable credentials (VC)
> solutions
> > gain traction globally, QuarkID <http://www.quarkid.org/> stands as a
> > leading example of how these technologies can be implemented in
> real-world
> > scenarios. As an open-source self-sovereign identity (SSI) protocol
> > <https://github.com/ssi-quarkid>, under the Apache 2.0 license
> > <https://www.apache.org/licenses/LICENSE-2.0>, QuarkID has been
> deployed
> > in various regions of Argentina, providing citizens with a
decentralized
> > way to manage their identities while interacting with public and
private
> > services. This has been particularly impactful in regions like Buenos
> > Aires, where the government has embraced digital identity solutions,
as
> > well as in other jurisdictions across Latin America, such as Nuevo
Leon
> and
> > Monterrey in Mexico. Additionally, QuarkID is being registered as a
> > Digital Public Good <https://app.digitalpublicgoods.net/a/11563> in
the
> > DPG Alliance, further solidifying its commitment to open standards and
> > public accessibility.
> > The broader adoption of DID/VC standards, as outlined by the W3C, is
not
> > just a technological shift but a paradigm change in how identity is
> managed
> > globally. Projects like QuarkID reflect a trend toward empowering
> > individuals through decentralized systems that remove reliance on
> > centralized authorities for identity verification.
> >
> > *The Importance of Open Standards and Open Protocols*
> > However, the key to the success of such systems lies not only in the
> > adoption of open standards like the DID <
https://www.w3.org/TR/did-core/>/
>
> > VC <https://www.w3.org/TR/vc-data-model-2.0/> protocols developed by
> the
> > W3C but in ensuring that these standards are implemented in
open-source
> > protocols, which are not controlled by any single government entity.
The
> > importance of deploying these solutions on open, non-permissioned
> > distributed ledger technologies (DLTs) cannot be overstated.
> > Governments, while playing a critical role in managing trust
registries
> > within their governance layer—as outlined in the Trust over IP
> four-layer
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I didn't mean it to sound like a product pitch, but maybe my heart got involved. I point out that DID/VC standards are insufficient; we must promote non-government-controlled protocols operating in open, non-permissioned DLTs. In my humble opinion, the fact that Buenos Aires, Salta, and Tucuman in Argentina, as well as Nuevo Leon and Monterrey in Mexico, are pursuing this path is worth highlighting. Thanks for your comments! |
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DID and VC are increasingly being adopted by real scaled use cases, something that should be better reflected in Chapter 4-1. @Identitywoman would be a good person to do some of this, but I'd also love government implementers in Taiwan (like @mashbean) and the folks from Argentina to weigh in.
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