Identity Protocol Documentation

Overview

The identity protocol provides a comprehensive system for managing decentralized identities and verifiable credentials using Web5 standards.

Components

1. Credential Management

  • Issuance of verifiable credentials
  • Credential storage and retrieval
  • Credential revocation
  • Support for multiple credential types

2. Verification System

  • Credential verification
  • Proof validation
  • Expiration checking
  • Verification history tracking

3. DID Resolution

  • DID document resolution
  • Caching system
  • Multiple DID method support
  • Resolution metadata handling

Usage Examples

Issuing a Credential