From b3d34f638d1640390310cc338362a40e8cb88427 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: infominer33 Date: Wed, 13 Feb 2019 22:32:01 -0500 Subject: [PATCH] intro --- README.md | 6 ++++-- 1 file changed, 4 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index dd798ae3..1eb58da0 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -86,9 +86,11 @@ Feel free to contact me. I'm happy to field questions, research niche blockchain ### What is Decentralized ID? [**^**](#Contents) -The essence of Decentralized-ID is to create systems for identification that are not owned by any one particular organization, and global collaboration in support of interoperability among emerging technologies. +The essence of Decentralized-ID is to create systems for identification that are not owned by any one particular organization, and global collaboration in support of interoperability among emerging technologies for identity. -It's impossible to have a conversation about decentralized identity without discussing blockchain and self sovereign identity. Blockchain fueled longstanding efforts to create a privacy preserving internet-wide identity protocol. Self Sovereign Identity principles have helped to shape the narrative around putting the identity owner in control over their personal information. +It's impossible to have a conversation about decentralized-id without discussing blockchain and self sovereign identity: + * Blockchain fueled longstanding efforts to create a privacy preserving internet-wide identity protocol, and inspired development of decentralized networks for online identification. + * Self Sovereign Identity principles (with some help from the GDPR) have helped to shape the narrative around putting the identity owner in control over their personal information. ---