DID Terminologies
Decentralized Identifier (DID)
A globally unique identifier that does not require a centralized registration authority.
Decentralized identity management
Identity Management based on decentralized identifiers.
Decentralized Identifier Registry (DIR)
A role a system performs to mediate the creation, verification, updating, and deactivation of Decentralized Identifiers.
DID Document
A set of data that describes the subject (owner of did) of a DID,such as
# public keys
# pseudonymous biometrics
DID subject can use to authenticate itself and prove their association with the DID.
A DID Document may also contain other attributes or claims describing the subject.
DID Fragment
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A small part of did url that follows the first hash sign character (“#”).
DID Method
A definition of how a specific DID scheme can be implemented on a specific distributed ledger or network.
DID Path
The portion of a DID URL that follows the first forward slash character (“/”).
DID Query
The portion of a DID URL that follows the first question mark character (“?”).
DID URL
A DID plus an optional DID path, optional DID query, and optional DID fragment.
Service Endpoint
A network address at which a service operates on behalf of a DID subject. Examples of specific services include discovery services, social networks, file storage services, and verifiable claim repository services.
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