W3C Press Release - [Decentralized Identifiers (DIDs) v1.0 becomes a W3C Recommendation](https://www.w3.org/2022/07/pressrelease-did-rec)worth reading to see who contributed comments (and notice who didn’t)
For individuals in particular, DIDs can put them back in control of their personal data and consent, and also enable more respectful bi-directional trust relationships where forgery is prevented, privacy is honored, and usability is enhanced.
> While the DID Authn pattern is simple, it is not as flexible as we need in some situations. For more complicated scenarios, we can use verifiable credentials. The first scenario we’ll consider is where the same organization is issuing and verifying the credential.
* [The Time for Self-Sovereign Identity is Now](https://medium.com/learning-machine-blog/the-time-for-self-sovereign-identity-is-now-222aab97041b)Kim Hamilton Duffy, Learning Machine (Now Hyland Credentials)
Oldie but Goodie by Kim Hamilton Duffy from when she worked at Learning Machines
> Technically, Verifiable Claims are claims made about a “subject” (identified by a digital identifier such as a DID) that are rendered tamper proof through digital signatures. The authenticity of digital signatures may, in turn, be established through issuer identifiers, which may also be expressed as DIDs.
> At the core of every self-sovereign identity (SSI) use case is what we call the verifiable credentials model. This simple yet effective model helps conceptualize how verifiable credentials are exchanged between people and organizations.
* [According to](https://www.w3.org/TR/vc-data-model/)W3: "Verifiable credentials represent statements made by an issuer in a tamper-evident and privacy-respecting manner."
* [DID, in short for Decentralized Identifier, is basically a unique string of random numbers and letters](https://twitter.com/fennykyun/status/1564249472053514240)fennykyun
> tldr\
> :: DID is just an URI\
> :: VC is a cryptographically verifiable credential using DID\
> :: SSI is a self-sovereign and privacy-preserving identity
> :: Non-human (Machines, Bots, Goods, anything) also able to have DID, VC, and SSIs
> The value of verifiable credentials and the critical role they will play to our future digital identities is undeniable. As we enter a new era of online representation, trust in the internet will need to be vigorously robust.
* [Video] [Identity Insights - Basics of Verifiable Credentials](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RCCatllgNv4)Indicio, Youtube
> What are verifiable credentials? In this episode we are joined by Indicio software engineer Char Howland for an introduction to what this technology is and what it can do.
* [Decentralized identity: What it is, why it matters](https://www.scmagazine.com/resource/identity-and-access/infographic-key-stats-on-the-passwordless-future) 2022-09-15SC Magazine
* [The Journey of Decentralized Identity: Where It’s Been and Where It’s Going](https://trinsic.id/the-journey-of-decentralized-identity-where-its-been-and-where-its-going/) 2022-07-14Trinsic
> Our goal has been to completely abstract away the complexity of the ever-changing landscape so organizations can focus on the important stuff—what product to build, and how to take it to market. Teams shouldn’t have to “pick winners” and wager what to build on. Their products should be interoperable with multiple ecosystems. That’s what Trinsic is providing, out-of-the-box.
* [What Are Verifiable Credentials? And How Can They Build Digital Trust?](https://www.salesforce.com/blog/verifiable-credentials/) 2022-02-01Salesforce
> Verifiable credentials and verifiable credential management technology offer a direct and secure channel between an organization and its stakeholders. Learn how they bring control over digital identity and build trust with organizations – from health credentials to college degrees.
* [What are Verifiable Credentials? Why do they matter?](https://flur.ee/2022/01/10/what-are-verifiable-credentials-why-do-they-matter/) 2022-01-10 Fluree
> Authority Does Not Require Centralized Power
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> As mentioned in my previous article, the trouble with centralization is that data is stored in a database. Once breached, a database can yield a treasure chest of information to be sold on the dark web.
