PROTECTING YOUR ID ON THE INTERNET IS A WAY OF PROTECTING YOURSELF
Over the years, one problem that has plaqued most countries is the control and issuing of ID's. One question I always ask myself is that why should my ID become insecured? Am i safe if my ID is not safe? Most countries have tried to solve this problem by using the Internet to protect IDs but to no avail. Some use the blockchain but the problem still seems not solved. Someone may ask, why is this problem still not solved even after using the blockchain which should have proven more effective? The answers are simple and they are; 1.There does not exist a two way trust mechanism with ID transfers on the blockchain. 2.There is no existence of a secure way to issue an ID card, a license, a passport or a visa using the current communication channels. These problems look challenging but there is good news for everyone because there is the existence of Decentralized id (DID). WHAT IS DID? Decentralized ID (DID) is; (1) A schema to provide authentication services secure...