DefineDeFiWeb3 Glossary

Decentralized Identity

A way to prove who you are online without a company controlling your data. You own your identity and choose what to share.

Example

Using 'alice.eth' as your username across all Web3 apps instead of a complicated wallet address.

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⚙️How It Works

  1. 1

    Create Identity

    Wallet becomes your base identity

  2. 2

    Add Credentials

    Collect verifiable credentials from issuers

  3. 3

    Selective Disclosure

    Share only what's needed for each app

  4. 4

    Portable

    Same identity works across all Web3 apps

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