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Self-Sovereign

Definition

Self-Sovereign describes a model where individuals possess complete control and ownership over their digital identity and personal data. This concept shifts data governance away from centralized entities towards the individual, granting them authority to manage and selectively share their credentials. It relies on cryptographic proofs and decentralized identifiers (DIDs) to establish verifiable and portable digital identities. This approach significantly alters traditional data privacy and access paradigms.