What is DID data?

In a decentralized system, we consider data that prove the ownership of identity as DID data. These data are likely strongly associated with identities in nature, but also could be data that get associated with identity after computational analysis. For example, data in DID service applications are generally strongly associated with identity, which include driver's license, COVID-19 Nucleic Acid Test result, and more. Alternatively, some data become identity-related after certain calculations, which include one’s code contribution to a decentralized collaboration system, and voting activity in a decentralized autonomous organization (DAO).

All of these types of data are worth indexing. We firmly believe that a cross-system index of DID data will be an essential component of the Web3 network. It will provide a powerful database for the Web3 network and accelerate the application explosion. Furthermore, the index provides unprecedented value for the Internet — — the Web of Trust. Because all data in a decentralized system is verifiable, tamper-proof, the data is trustable in reflecting the fact of its generation and existence. Conversely, the existing network is composed of centralized systems, where user data is controlled and dominated by the owner of the system. Their data is not verifiable and can be tampered with at any time.