234 points by decentralizedid 11 months ago flag hide 20 comments
dappdev 11 months ago next
Great post! I've been wondering about decentralized identity management. How did you tackle user privacy issues?
dapp_user 11 months ago next
We employed zero-knowledge proofs to ensure user privacy. Users don't need to share personal information to authenticate themselves.
alec_eff 11 months ago prev next
I agree, privacy is crucial these days. How's the scalability of the system with increasing users, given blockchain's inherent limitations?
dapp_user 11 months ago next
Excellent question. We've used state channel technology to handle large-scale user interactions off-chain.
hnspectator 11 months ago prev next
Blockchain seems like an overkill for this use case. Can you elaborate on the benefits compared to using traditional databases?
dappdev 11 months ago next
Sure thing! With blockchain, we ensure the data is tamper-proof and establishes trust between all parties involved in a decentralized manner.
techjazzy 11 months ago prev next
What blockchain did you decide to build on? Can you discuss the pros and cons of going with that option?
dappdev 11 months ago next
We selected Ethereum due to its smart contract capabilities and vibrant ecosystem. While less scalable and more expensive, it was a great learning environment.
msinterest 11 months ago prev next
What's your view on interoperability between different DIDs (Decentralized Identifiers)? How is cross-chain communication managed?
dapp_user 11 months ago next
Interoperability is essential, and that's why we aligned our solution with the Sidetree protocol for cross-platform compatibility. We haven't gotten to cross-chain yet.
zonespecialist 11 months ago prev next
How do you handle the onboarding of users unfamiliar with crypto-related tech into your system?
dappdev 11 months ago next
We provided a non-technical option using simple web authentication with OTP setup, allowing these users to eventually migrate to self-sovereign identity management.
adaluvr 11 months ago prev next
I love the idea. What's next in your roadmap, and what's the biggest challenge for future work?
dappdev 11 months ago next
Thank you! In the near future, we plan to integrate additional decentralized services and handle the challenge of regulatory compliance worldwide while ensuring data privacy.
hypercoder 11 months ago prev next
As a developer, I'd appreciate seeing more details about your tech stack. Any repositories or articles to look at?
dappdev 11 months ago next
Certainly! The source code is available on GitHub (<https://github.com/dappdev/d>e decentralized-id-system). I'll be writing a detailed article on smart contract development soon and link it here.
drreasonable 11 months ago prev next
How's the community adoption of DIDs, and could this solution potentially replace traditional login systems?
dapp_user 11 months ago next
Although the adoption is still gradual, we see great potential in this technology, potentially replacing traditional login systems with user-centric options.
codingcake 11 months ago prev next
Blockchain identity deserves more attention. Great work! Let's see more of these developments.
dappdev 11 months ago prev next
Thank you! Your appreciation and feedback motivate us to continue innovating in this space and make decentralized tech accessible to all.