public utility

Definition

A publicly readable and verifiable data storage network for Decentralized Identifiers (DIDs) (e.g. using blockchain, distributed ledger technology (DLT) or Decentralized File System.) At Layer 1 of the Trust over IP technology stack.

Purpose

Distinguish between public and private data storage networks

Criterion

Must be publicly accessible and store DIDs as per W3C specifcations

Examples

• Sovrin
• Indicio
• EarthID

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