Self-sovereign digital presence

Decentralized Identity

The current internet identity landscape is fragmented and surveillance-prone. Users maintain dozens of accounts, each controlled by a different corporation, with little portability or privacy. Our research explores alternatives.

We're investigating how cryptographic primitives like zero-knowledge proofs, verifiable credentials, and decentralized identifiers can give individuals true ownership of their digital identity. This includes selective disclosure mechanisms (proving you're over 18 without revealing your birthdate), portable reputation systems, and privacy-preserving authentication.

Research Topics

Zero-knowledge proofs for privacy-preserving verificationVerifiable credentials and selective disclosureCross-chain identity resolution and portabilityReputation systems without surveillanceRecovery mechanisms for decentralized keysAnti-sybil mechanisms that preserve privacy

Key Findings

Research in progress, findings coming soon

Future Directions

Integrating with emerging W3C DID and Verifiable Credential standards
Exploring biometric binding without centralized biometric databases
Developing cross-platform identity bridges

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