# Web3 ID

* [Web3 Reputation Market Map](https://kermankohli.substack.com/p/web3-reputation-market-map) Kerman Kohil
* [3 Types of Passwordless Authentication for Web 3.0](https://medium.com/magiclabs/types-of-passwordless-authentication-for-web-3-958062e9d265) MagicLabs
  > Passwordless authentication is a fundamental shift in how people will access their tools and information online, and it will provide more security, prevent billions in losses, and create greater transparency.
* [How Web 3.0 Will Connect Humans, Machines, and AI to Transform the World](https://indicio.tech/how-web-3-0-will-connect-humans-machines-and-ai-to-transform-the-world/)
  > MSFT Explains: [Decentralized identity: The Direct Presentation model](https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/identity-standards-blog/decentralized-identity-the-direct-presentation-model/ba-p/3071981)
  > The technical name for the model at work here is called the Direct Presentation model. A credential is issued, and then held for a long period of time with intermittent voluntary presentations to many different verifiers. To put that back into our example, my auto club issues me a card, which I hold in my wallet for years (maybe decades!), and I might choose to show that card to a garage when I need a tow, or possibly to a store to get a discount.
* [Inventories, Not Identities • Why multisigs are the future of online accounts](https://blog.gnosis.pm/inventories-not-identities-7da9a4ec5a3e) Kei Kreutler
  > Whether it’s the enforcement of legal identities, platform lock-in, or more implicit social norms, the logic of individualized identity was baked into web 2.0. With the advent of web 3.0, we have a chance to do things differently.
* [Self-Sovereign Identity, smart contracts and Web 3.0](https://hackernoon.com/self-sovereign-identity-smart-contracts-and-web-30-4dm375d) Hackernoon
  > Public blockchain and smart contracts are a convenient and viable cloud for security-critical information and allow to implement more complex schemes. For example, your service requires that the user's identity be confirmed by some external KYC provider, or there must be an always available master public key to distribute software updates in the network (relevant for IoT).
* [The Golden Era of Web3 Identity](https://twitter.com/DonaldBullers/status/1532406343545536513) Donald Bullers
  > We've entered the “in it for the tech” phase.
  > 
  > Attention now shifts to builders and a heads down mentality can lead to the creation of some of the most intriguing Web3 companies to date.
* [Introducing Sign-in with Web3 — Building a Non-Custodial World](https://medium.com/toruslabs/introducing-sign-in-with-web3-building-a-non-custodial-world-50136b3a6225) Web3Auth
  > In a much needed multi-chain extension to Sign-in with Ethereum, users will now be able to control their digital identity with their Ethereum/ENS, Solana, and Starknet accounts instead of relying on traditional/custodial profiles.
* [Building a Consent Management System for Web 3.0](https://academy.affinidi.com/building-a-consent-management-system-for-web-3-0-39e79b792eea) Affinidi
  > Affinidi’s consent manager has a simple architecture as it comprises only a few modules and this is what makes it easy to implement across any application stack.
* [Citopia Self-Sovereign Digital Twins™ (#SSDTs) enable trusted identity & data autonomy in the #Web3 economy](https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:6944682788692377600/)
* [Decentralized Identity and Web3](https://blog.spruceid.com/decentralized-identity-and-web3/) SpruceID
  > With current technologies, we can have a user sign-in using their keys (e.g. [Sign-In with Ethereum](https://login.xyz/)), have [credentials issued](https://spruceid.dev/) to their identifier (and store them), and use capabilities to retrieve and present those credentials.
* [Web3Auth partners with Polygon Studios to bring seamless logins to the Polygon ecosystem](https://medium.com/toruslabs/web3auth-partners-with-polygon-studios-to-bring-seamless-logins-to-the-polygon-ecosystem-fc0db139895d) Torus Labs
  > Web3Auth aggregates OAuth (Google, Twitter, Discord) logins, different wallets, and existing key management solutions, and provides dApps/wallets a familiar experience that fits every user. Mobile, web, and blockchain agnostic, Web3Auth fits right into your application or wallet.
* [Identity and Web3](https://auth0.com/blog/identity-and-web3/) auth0
  > A key opportunity Web3 presents in the identity space is the ability to interact with a user's blockchain data. This presents two benefits: enriching user profiles and streamlining the login process with federated logins using storage wallets.
* [Ethereum's Identity Layer - Impact of Ethereum Presentation](https://blog.spruceid.com/presentation-ethereums-identity-layer-impact-of-ethereum/) Spruce ID
  > We had the opportunity to present on Ethereum's Identity Layer, covering the evolution of decentralized identity, and how Ethereum presents an incredible opportunity for users to truly own and control their identity and data. Check out that talk in this post.
* [OAuth 2.0 meets VCs + ETH](https://media.voog.com/0000/0042/0957/files/2020-OSW-SOFIE.pdf) [slides] Sophie Project
* [Three approaches to Self-Sovereign Identity based on blockchain](https://medium.com/coinmonks/three-approaches-to-self-sovereign-identity-based-on-blockchain-301b18a49345)
  > The third approach is, in a way, derived from the previous one, and is the one pursued by [uPort/Serto](https://www.uport.me/): the blockchain has one single registry that tracks down just the revocation of credentials,
* [The Four Pillars of Tokenized Identity](https://www.civic.com/blog/four-pillars-of-tokenized-identity/) Civic
  > If you are considering integrating tokenized identity into your protocol, seek out a model that meets these requirements.
* [Crafting a “no-bs” SSI platform](https://medium.com/@adityasanthanam/crafting-a-no-bs-ssi-platform-454b1d9c6f8d) Aditya Santhanarn
  > Let’s look at a few pointers that I believe make it hard for the web3 protocols to work for businesses and users in general
* [Understanding Decentralized Identities (DIDs) and Why They Matter for Web 3.0 Mass Adoption](https://techbullion.com/understanding-decentralized-identities-dids-and-why-they-matter-for-web-3-0-mass-adoption/) TechBullion
  > All in all, the exponential rise in cases of data breaches and hacks on Web 2.0 applications, calls for a new system that protects users data and privacy on the internet. Additionally, the rapid growth of the decentralized internet means that digital identities are becoming more important than ever as users turn to virtual worlds and metaverses in future.
* [SSI and Music in Web 3.0](https://opulous.medium.com/self-sovereign-identity-and-music-in-web-3-0-148c058dbc30)
  > while our primary goals of financial disintermediation and inclusion are being realized in our existing projects, a greater long-term goal remains: to return to musicians and artists the control of their own data. Music publishing companies, record labels, performance rights organizations, and other industry intermediaries have had too much power for too long.
* [Decentralized Identifiers: Implications for Your Data, Payments and Communications](https://newsletter.impervious.ai/decentralized-identifiers-implications-for-your-data-payments-and-communications-2/) Impervious - Chase Perkins
*Epic Content*
  > Through the DID Specification, service endpoints and DIDComm, Impervious has interlaced DIDs with Bitcoin Lightning, IPFS, WebRTC and resilient relays to introduce a new peer-to-peer internet standard with practical applications for mitigating censorship and surveillance risk
* [Self-Sovereign Identity: The Jewel in the Web 3.0 Crown](https://thegrowgroup.medium.com/self-sovereign-identity-the-jewel-in-the-web-3-0-crown-173c4df8e4c9) The Grow Group
  > In sum, SSI saves time, enhances security, and returns personal data ownership to individuals, thereby lessening the power of GAFA [Google, Apple, Facebook, and Amazon].
* [#45 - Self-Sovereign Digital Identity, Blockchain & Web3 with Charlyn Ho](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/45-self-sovereign-digital-identity-blockchain-web3/id1510232581?i=1000552163633) I ALSO Want Money
  > Could blockchain and the decentralized web mean the end of surveillance capitalism? Maybe! In this episode, Perkins Coie partner Charlyn Ho defines digital identity, explains how blockchain empowers users to take control of their data, and shares how Web3 could dismantle Big Tech’s monopoly on Big Data - if it’s built the right way.
* [Own and verify your personal identity for web3](https://www.authenticidlabs.xyz/) RealID Eth
  > If desired, create membership requirements based off of the attached identity (for instance, if you wanted to create an NFT collection that could only be minted by residents of New York City) without requiring users to give up their whole identity.
* [Web 3.0 and digital identity- (In Chinese)](https://jonnyfry175.medium.com/web-3-0-and-digital-identity-in-chinese-17c0713ad3e0) Fraser Edwards via Johnny Fry
  > Self-Sovereign Identity (SSI) is arguably the most effective form of digital identity in Web 3.0. SSI is a user-centric identification method for controlling information. Fully aligned with Web 3.0, SSI eliminates the need to store personal information entirely on a central database and gives individuals greater control over the information they share to protect their privacy.
* [Velocity Network Foundation successfully launches Velocity Network Mainnet : Internet of Careers](https://www.velocitynetwork.foundation/velocity-network-foundation-has-announced-its-successful-launch-of-velocity-network-mainnet-internet-of-careers)
*Still not excited about tokenization of credential exchange.*
  > A game changing, blockchain based, public utility layer, which makes it simple for people and organizations to exchange verifiable, immutable, trusted self-sovereign career credentials.


## Web3 ID Projects
* [A Devkit for Open Identity](https://medium.com/3box/idx-a-devkit-for-open-identity-48edc88e8e85) 3box IDX
*This is interesting, but they are taking on a huge amount of work without an [IPR](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intellectual_property#Intellectual_property_rights) container/wrapper).*
  > Designed to be cross-platform and highly configurable, IDX is compatible with all blockchains, wallets, and a wide variety of user and application data storage options including Ceramic, Textile, OrbitDB, Filecoin, IPFS, and Secure Data Stores — so you can seamlessly integrate decentralized identity with the rest of your Web3 tech stack.
* [OScore](https://www.ocredit.io/) is an independent on-chain reputation system, generated using on-chain data including your ONT ID, engagements, assets, and credentials.
  > Your [OScore](https://medium.com/ontologynetwork/oscore-everything-you-need-to-know-57aa88b7b96f) is based on data authorized by you and is updated to reflect changes in behavior and lending practices.
  > 
  > OScore is not associated with your off-chain identities. In other words, it respects user privacy and supports full anonymity.
* [Seamless Web3 Identity Verification](https://medium.com/frctls/seamless-web3-identity-verification-c72ce27dcb41) Fractal
  > Built on [Polkadot](https://polkadot.network/), Fractal Protocol is an open-source, zero-margin protocol that defines a basic standard to exchange user information in a fair and open way, ensuring a high-quality version of the free internet. In its first version, it is designed to replace the [ad cookie](https://www.cookiepro.com/knowledge/what-are-targeting-advertising-cookies/) and give users back control over their data.
* [Announcing the Tezos Profiles Alpha Launch](https://sprucesystems.medium.com/announcing-the-tezos-profiles-alpha-launch-7e889de2f6c3)
  > We encourage users to start creating and launching their profiles as we begin integrating Tezos Profiles support across the Tezos ecosystem. Currently, we are focused exclusively on publicly available information and accounts to avoid privacy issues.
* [Web3Auth at one of the World’s Largest Web3 Events — ETHDenver 2022](https://medium.com/toruslabs/web3auth-at-one-of-the-worlds-largest-web3-events-ethdenver-2022-4a2180621107) Torus
  > In the three years since we’ve been active as a Web3 company, this is the second time we had the opportunity to participate in this massive gathering of some of the brightest minds in the Web3 space. What better way to open our presence at ETHDenver than to become official sponsors of the Opening Party?
* [Ontology Builds on Polkadot to Accelerate Adoption Of Decentralized Identity Solution](https://medium.com/ontologynetwork/ontology-builds-on-polkadot-to-accelerate-adoption-of-decentralized-identity-solution-acf7b8357ee)
  > Ontology is bringing Ont ID to Polkadot users, as part of an initiative to bringing OScore, their DID based credit scoring solution, to their own Polkadot parachain.
* [Web3Auth at the Paris Blockchain Week 2022](https://medium.com/toruslabs/web3auth-at-the-paris-blockchain-week-2022-2a26345c9c06) Torus
  > A whole lot of ecosystem players at the event were pleasantly surprised to discover Web3Auth’s Key Management Infrastructure
* [Pairwise Trust: A New Blockchain-Based Identification Solution for Web3 Infrastructures](https://sovereignwallet.medium.com/introducing-pairwise-trust-a-new-blockchain-based-identification-solution-for-web3-infrastructures-c1ef4a52dcd8) Sovereign Wallet
  > In MetaMUI, users can create their own DID by submitting their personal information(KYC) to one of the Sidechain Operators, and the operator will decide whether approving or denying the request depending on the status of the submitted data. Once the request is approved, the user’s personal data get hashed, and the hashed data is safely stored in the user’s device.
* [@AnastasiaU · Apr 25](https://twitter.com/AnastasiaU/status/1518568881467629568)
  > 1/ Here's an A-Z list of every startup or company I could find building the [blockchain] crypto privacy & identity ecosystem. Why privacy AND identity? Cuz we can't make real progress on privacy unless we also rearchitect toward user-centric identity -- fight me!
* [Why ENS does not spell END for DID](https://medium.com/ontologynetwork/why-ens-does-not-spell-end-for-did-1d2ef9f197c) Ontology
  > Broadly speaking, ENS domain names also belong to a kind of decentralized identifier. The identity of the domain name is formed by a collection of attributes, identified by a certain domain name. As a domain name system, ENS conforms to the three characteristics of the Zooko triangle, namely security, decentralization, and human readability.
* [Sign-in with Solana — Use Your Solana Account for Web2 & Web3](https://medium.com/toruslabs/sign-in-with-solana-use-your-solana-account-for-web2-web3-d94def27485b)
  > Users will now be able to control their digital identity with their Solana accounts instead of relying on traditional/custodial profiles. The Importance of Building a Self-Custodial Future In crypto, there is a saying that goes ”Not your keys, not your crypto’’
* [Trust Graph](https://trustgraph.net/) with [video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zBUAyrpQIhU) Harlan Wood
  > REPUTATION FOR DECENTRALIZED ECOSYSTEMS
  > - Trust Graph is an open protocol for sourcing & rendering Trust relationships
  > - It is a toolkit for building and reading distributed Trust Graphs
  > - An ambitious plan to create interoperability between existing and future Trust Networks
  > - Compatible with existing rating schemes (scores, percentages, star ratings, etc)
  > - Open Source (Apache licensed)
* [Web3: CRYPTO Cross-Chain Identity On Nervos](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hlEKXKYj8Fk) CryptoCapitalVenture
* [.bit account](https://www.did.id/) is such an inclusive data container that you can put any type of data into it. Tons of Web3 apps will provide service for you after indexing relevant data stored in your .bit account.
* [Why We Issue Identity Tokens](https://www.civic.com/blog/why-we-issue-identity-tokens/) Civic
  > In 2017 we published [Chainauth](https://vinnylingham.com/civic-enabling-the-future-of-privacy-digital-security-with-chainauth-b79d61904d4c), a mechanism for anchoring verifiable credentials on Bitcoin, and in 2021 we released [Civic Pass](https://www.civic.com/solutions/), a multi-chain token protocol, in conjunction with [identity.com](https://identity.com/).[...]
  > 
  > Why, if we had Chainauth, based on verifiable credentials, did we release Civic Pass, a token protocol very similar to SBTs?
* [Procial, a Web3 venture builder launches its first venture, DSI Protocol which is a self-sovereign identity for Web3](https://aninews.in/news/business/business/procial-a-web3-venture-builder-launches-its-first-venture-dsi-protocol-which-is-a-self-sovereign-identity-for-web320220629151832/) AniNews
  > DSI is a multi-chain self-sovereign identity protocol enabling users to maintain a unified identity over Web3. It allows users to manage all their  as well as on-chain and off-chain credentials through a single identity which allows them to build their reputation and own their data and identity in a trustless and secure manner.
* [Video] [Self-Sovereign Identity (SSI) & Atala PRISM with Allison Fromm](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cSG148jbErs) Cardano Catalyst Women
  > - [0:02:58] What is Identity?
  > - [0:04:14] Problems with Digital Identity
  > - [0:08:38] Solution: Self-Sovereign Identity (SSI)
  > - [0:15:55] Getting Started with SSI: A Catalyst Proposal
  > - [0:20:11] Conclusion
  > - [0:22:20] Core team
  > - [0:24:05] Questions
* [Dominium - Self Sovereign Identity Platform](https://fuixlabs.com/dominium/)
*The open source implementation of DID on Cardano*
  > Give the organizations in your ecosystem a digital credential dashboard with your branding. Lower cost than building and maintaining your own dashboard.
* [Mapping the Web3 Identity Landscape](https://mirror.xyz/dommy.eth/YsZmPZUxs4LsS-sS0APg25LJiFxOBnCibj2gzXFX98c) Dommy.eth
  > Now, when it comes to defining and verifying identity, a few distinct approaches pop up [Transactional Identity, Personal Identity, Collateralized Identity, Social Identity, Reputational Identity, Data Identity, Credentialing Services, Authentication]
* [Nomadic Labs Research Seminars #20 | Self-Sovereign Identity and Storage](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HombbTvvets)
  > In this talk, Wayne reviews the results of support with Tezos addresses, use cases that have been deployed, Tezos DID methods and Tezos profiles. Wayne also gives an overview of the Trail of Bits audit.
* [Wean Yourself Off Your Wallet: Web3 Needs an Identity Layer](https://www.civic.com/blog/web3-needs-an-identity-layer/) Civic
  > By incorporating the main components detailed above: DIDs, tokens and verifiable credentials, [Civic.me](http://civic.me/)  is our proof of concept for an enriched identity layer on Web3, which goes beyond simple public keys and wallets.
* [SkillWallet raises $1.65M to build the Identity Layer of Web3](https://blog.skillwallet.id/skillwallet-raises-1-65m-to-build-the-identity-layer-of-web3-9c0490639ed9) SkillWallet
  > On the 31st of January, 2022, we deployed SkillWallet DAO, and the first self-sovereign ID that ever existed. Soon we will be sharing more details about the DAO Mechanics and our radically transparent approach to progressive decentralization.
* [Announcing Tezos Profiles - Own and Control Your Creator Identity](https://sprucesystems.medium.com/announcing-tezos-profiles-own-and-control-your-creator-identity-ec0eddf9706d) Spruce Systems
  > Spruce is excited to announce the upcoming launch of Tezos Profiles (TZP) in early May. TZP is a web application that helps users regain control of their digital identity for use across platforms. It allows users to create portable verified profiles by demonstrating control over their public social media and by self-attesting information. These verified profiles are then linked to Tezos acco
* [Decentralized identities on Stacks](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GY113ANamz0)
  > Join Ryder (Stacks grantee, creating a decentralized hardware wallet) in discussing their protocol, product, and growth and how it innovates Stacks DIDs.
* [What Is Holochain, Anyway?](https://blog.holochain.org/dev-pulse-95-what-is-holochain-anyway/)
  > If you’ve been wanting a tech business idea for a proven concept with a large addressable market and multiple advantages over the competition, now you have one.
* [Gitcoin Passport To Make Fundraising, Governance More Fair](https://blockworks.co/gitcoin-passport-to-make-fundraising-governance-more-fair/) Blockworks
  > Gitcoin isn’t the only project trying to solve decentralized identification (DID), but it does have a leg-up on the so-called “cold start” problem, Owocki said.
  > 
  > “What everyone else is missing is usage.” Today there are few if any dApps using DID, thus few users care about having an effective DID system, and decentralized apps have no incentive to prioritize it.

## Soulbound Tokens
* [Souls, Tokens, and Verifiable Credentials - Indicio Tech](https://indicio.tech/souls-tokens-and-verifiable-credentials/) Sam Curren
  > The paper “[Decentralized Society: Finding Web3’s Soul](https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=4105763)” has generated much discussion as a more advanced and beneficial way of applying an NFT-type technology to encode “social relationships of trust” in Soul-Based Tokens.
* [Soulbound tokens - Otters for DAOs?](https://otterspace.mirror.xyz/Cec_bTSsLgcohuaV5dkOJTbaYuFB6tF8jhxzN_30k1A) Otterspace
  > Our vision is to give DAOs the tools to better represent the varying nature of membership, improve member engagement, coordination and distribution of power and permission. By doing so, we also aim to progressively improve their autonomy and permissionlessness, while surfacing clear paths and incentives for individual members to deepen their participation. 💪
* [Exploring Soulbound tokens (SBT) and their application in web3](https://twitter.com/CryptoSapiens_/status/1529198872458764288?s=20&t=B0qxdnOpZIPnoccP7cBU5Q) CryptoSapiens (twitter spaces download)
* [Soulbound Tokens, Self-Sovereign Identity, and the Pursuit of a Universal Identity Standard](https://conorhealy.substack.com/p/soulbound-tokens-self-sovereign-identity?r=9r7wu&utm_medium=ios) Conor Healy
  > The lack of a universal identity standard is holding us back; it’s harming collaborative processes and opening the door for bad actors and scams which breed mistrust and stigmatize the entire industry.
* [Souls, Tokens, and Verifiable Credentials](https://indicio.tech/souls-tokens-and-verifiable-credentials/) Indicio Tech
  > Even little bits of what might be considered ‘mostly harmless’ private information when correlated can present unexpected privacy problems. What this means is that the only information safely applicable for use in a Soul Bound Token is so impersonal as to be of little practical use.
* [What did we learn from testing web3’s first Soulbound Identity protocol for 15 days?](https://medium.com/masa-finance/what-did-we-learn-from-testing-web3s-first-identity-protocol-for-15-days-a2647dc252f6) Masa Finance
  > The response has been overwhelming: over the past 15 days, 12,000+ Masa SBTs have been minted on [testnet](https://alfajores-blockscout.celo-testnet.org/token/0xa5fD76226f580FdE0b1273D87973e9F20F1eBeff/token-transfers). The community resonated with our thesis: web3 needs an identity protocol.
* [The Decentralized Identity Revolution](https://newsletter.banklesshq.com/p/the-decentralized-identity-revolution) Bankless
*Good long article*
  > Web3 digital identity — soulbound tokens, verifiable credentials, and Proof of Personhood projects — represent a credible alternative to formulating digital identities in a decentralized, bottom-up manner.
  > 
  > Although their methods differ, these builders are aligned in the same goal: Enabling individuals to create a rich social layer without reliance on central issuers.
* [Soulbound Tokens Over Self-Sovereign Identity: A Good Idea for Web3?](https://www.analyticsinsight.net/soulbound-tokens-over-self-sovereign-identity-a-good-idea-in-web3/) Analytics Insight
  > Soulbound tokens are based on a concept first popularized by online role-playing multiplayer games like World of Warcraft.
* [Soulbound Tokens vs Self-Sovereign Identity: Web3’s Search for a Digital ID Solution](https://cryptonews.com/exclusives/soulbound-tokens-vs-self-sovereign-identity-web3s-search-for-a-digital-id-solution.htm)
  > SSI differs in that their default visibility is private and off-ledger, whereas SBTs are proposed as public and on-ledger by default.