1 of 13

DID Method Working Group Kickoff

Original: Sept 20, 2024

Updated: Nov 12, 2024

2 of 13

Agenda

  1. Introduction and Welcome
  2. Context & Status
  3. About the DIF DID Method Working Group
  4. Expected Outcomes
  5. Participation & Logistics
  6. Discussion

3 of 13

Introductions and Welcome

4 of 13

Context & Status

​

​

5 of 13

DID Method Working Group Overview

Mission

Accelerate standardization of DID methods, collaboratively with key organizations

Key Activities

Current Proposed DID Method Categories

  • Web-based
  • Ephemeral
  • Decentralized methods
  1. Develop categories and criteria for selection
  2. Identity and select methods
  3. Further develop DID method specifications
  4. Develop techniques to support broader standardization efforts
  5. Contribute to relevant standards bodies

​

6 of 13

Define Criteria + Categories for DID Method Selection

Discuss and document criteria and categories for selection.

Select DID Methods for Standardization

Choose candidate DID methods.

​

Standardize Selected Methods

Progress the specifications

​

Develop Scalable Standardization Approaches

Create recommendations for independent, scalable DID method standardization, based on DID Traits, Rubric

​

Advance to Maturity

Bring to “Approved” stage and contribute specification to relevant SDO (as needed per method)

​

Working Group Efforts, Detailed

Develop Tooling and Test Harnesses

Develop open source tooling and test harnesses in support of efforts

​

7 of 13

  • Mature Specifications: Working group-approved specifications for initial DID methods.
  • SDO Coordination: Establish new W3C DID Methods Working Group for broader standardization, and TBD other organizations
  • Test Suites: Create test suites and conformance criteria for DID methods.
  • DID Method Standardization Empowerment: Enable broader standardization efforts across any organization
  • Ecosystem Growth: Enable increased adoption of DIDs across various sectors and use cases.

Expected Outcomes

8 of 13

Participation & Logistics

9 of 13

Participation Requirements

1

Membership

Member of one of the following organizations

  • DIF
  • ToIP
  • W3C CCG or DID WG
  • INATBA

2

Sign Contributor Agreement

See details: https://github.com/decentralized-identity/did-methods/blob/main/CONTRIBUTING.md

3

Code of Conduct

Adhere to DIF Code of Conduct for respectful and productive collaboration.

10 of 13

DIF Working Group Processes

1

Transparent Development, W3C License

GitHub for open collaboration and version control of specifications. Github and slack or mailing list enables asynchronous progress towards goals. DIF uses W3C license for specifications.

2

Regular Meetings

Regular meetings to push forward steady progress, especially if agreement can’t be reached asynchronously.

3

Consensus Decision Making

Use consensus-based approach for key decisions and direction. Specifications move through WG Draft to WG Approved to final approval

11 of 13

Get Involved with the DIF DID Method WG

Meetings

Every other Wednesday @ noon ET�

Add to Calendar

Sign up

Participation options

Join the Mailing List

Sign up for notifications

12 of 13

Thank you & Discussion

Open floor for questions and comments

13 of 13

How to Participate: �https://github.com/decentralized-identity/did-methods/blob/main/CONTRIBUTING.md

​

Organization

About

Cost

Get Started

Collaborate on use cases, standards, stacks, and implementations of an open decentralized identity ecosystem for people, organizations, apps, and devices.

  • Free for individuals
  • Free-to-tiered for organizations [Details]

Developing a complete architecture for Internet scale Digital Trust Ecosystems. Focusing on standards for both interoperable technical stack and governance for a framework that includes, risk assessment, certification, compliance and risk mitigation.

​

  • Free: Individual and Organizations by signing the member agreement on ToIP Website.
  • Funding members: Join LFDT. Tiered costs; contact LFDT for details

Explore the creation, storage, presentation, verification, and user control of credentials.

  • Free

https://www.w3.org/community/credentials/

(Get Involved > Join This Group)

Maintain the DIDs specification, achieve consensus on effective interoperability through common requirements, algorithms, and architectural options for DID resolution and URL dereferencing

Supporting and promoting global blockchain adoption across diverse fields such as law, finance and education.

​

Tiered, based on organisation size and revenue

Membership Sharing Details: