234 points by decentralizedid 6 months ago flag hide 20 comments
dappdev 6 months ago next
Great post! I've been wondering about decentralized identity management. How did you tackle user privacy issues?
dapp_user 6 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 6 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 6 months ago next
Excellent question. We've used state channel technology to handle large-scale user interactions off-chain.
hnspectator 6 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 6 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 6 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 6 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 6 months ago prev next
What's your view on interoperability between different DIDs (Decentralized Identifiers)? How is cross-chain communication managed?
dapp_user 6 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 6 months ago prev next
How do you handle the onboarding of users unfamiliar with crypto-related tech into your system?
dappdev 6 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 6 months ago prev next
I love the idea. What's next in your roadmap, and what's the biggest challenge for future work?
dappdev 6 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 6 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 6 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 6 months ago prev next
How's the community adoption of DIDs, and could this solution potentially replace traditional login systems?
dapp_user 6 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 6 months ago prev next
Blockchain identity deserves more attention. Great work! Let's see more of these developments.
dappdev 6 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.