Historical evolution of identity verification
As we traverse the maze of continuous innovations and activities in the DID authentication and password-less sector, our collective objective remains unwavering: to create a digital identity ecosystem that prioritizes privacy, security, and user control. The path has been distinguished by cooperation, creativity, and an unshakable commitment to crafting a future in which our digital selves thrive in an environment of trust and resilience.
Figure 14.1 – Evolution of identity verification
The birth of trust and recognition
Personal recognition and trust provided the primitive basis for identification verification in the infancy of early civilizations. Individuals in close-knit groups were known by their faces, names, and reputations. The village elder’s recognition of each member became an informal way of identification verification. Personal seals and symbols were the earliest attempts to create...
