Decentralized identifiers (DIDs) are a new type of identifier for verifiable, "self-sovereign" digital identity. DIDs are fully under the control of the DID controller, independent from any centralized registry, identity provider, or certificate authority. DIDs resolve to DID Documents — simple documents that describe how to use that specific DID.
This document specifies the algorithms and guidelines for resolving DIDs and dereferencing DID URLs.
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Abstract
Decentralized identifiers (DIDs) are a new type of identifier for verifiable, "self-sovereign" digital identity. DIDs are fully under the control of the DID controller, independent from any centralized registry, identity provider, or certificate authority. DIDs resolve to DID Documents — simple documents that describe how to use that specific DID.
This document specifies the algorithms and guidelines for resolving DIDs and dereferencing DID URLs.
Status
https://w3c.github.io/did-resolution/transitions/2024/FPWD/#sotd
Is it a delta specification intended to become a W3C Recommendation?
no
Link to group's decision to request transition
https://www.w3.org/2024/10/10-did-minutes.html#699d
Issues
https://github.com/w3c/did-resolution/issues
Information about implementations known to the Working Group