Understanding and Using Verifiable Credentials
Save Big on Coursera Plus. 7,000+ courses at $160 off. Limited Time Only! Grab it Dive into a comprehensive video lecture on decentralized identity and verifiable credentials. Explore the evolution of identity from real-world to centralized digital systems, and understand the challenges faced today. Learn about becoming your own identity provider, the concept of attestations, and the importance of trust and proof in digital identities. Discover the intricacies of decentralized identifiers (DIDs), including their requirements, association with public keys, and the role of DID documents. Examine various DID methods and their significance. Delve into verifiable credentials, understanding the interactions between issuers, holders, and verifiers. Witness practical demonstrations, including the use of Microsoft Entra for issuing and verifying credentials. Gain insights into wallet backup and recovery, the importance of this technology, and considerations as responsibilities shift in the digital identity landscape. Benefit from detailed explanations, real-world examples, and closing thoughts on the future of decentralized identity. Read more