Bringing real world trust to digital identity
Identity
Identity in the physical world is comprised of an identifier – your face or fingerprint – which is then linked to credentials like your passport or social media accounts.
KILT brings these trusted identity elements to the digital world.
Your identity is much more than your ID. Many different attributes make up who you are.
But there’s no need for every online service you use to know everything about you.
In 2023, you should be able to select only the personal information you want to share. And to decide how it's being used.
Your DID (decentralized identifier) is your digital fingerprint.
Unique to you, it’s the core of your digital identity.
Verifiable credentials are digital certificates that prove aspects of your identity such as your qualifications, social media accounts, identity card.
As you add credentials to your DID, your identity grows.
An AssetDID is a new type of identifier to ensure authenticity across multiple blockchains, reducing the risk of counterfeit digital assets.
This identifier can also be used with physical assets.
Confused by the terms and vocabulary specific to blockchain and digital identity?
Browse our definitions for the most common terms related to KILT Protocol.
