Date of Presentation
4-23-2024 9:00 AM
College
College of Science & Mathematics
Faculty Sponsor(s)
Dr. Nick Ivanov
Poster Abstract
In today's digital landscape, the dominance of internet giants over our digital identities raises concerns regarding user control and privacy. These companies aggregate vast amounts of data from diverse sources, ranging from online interactions to personal information shared on their platforms. This centralized control impedes individual autonomy and privacy. To address these challenges, we propose Self-Sovereign Digital Identities (SSDIs) as a solution. SSDIs empower individuals with control over their online identity information, encompassing ownership, security, privacy, and portability. By decentralizing identity management, SSDIs offer users autonomy and enhance privacy protection. Moreover, we introduce Sans-Chain Smart Contracts, a novel approach to deploying smart contracts without relying on a blockchain. This innovation eliminates the scalability and cost constraints associated with traditional blockchain-based smart contracts, while retaining the benefits of automation and trustworthiness. Our work contributes to the advancement of user-centric digital identity solutions and decentralized technologies.
Student Keywords
Self-Sovereign Digital Identities, computer science
Disciplines
Computer Sciences
Document Type
Poster
Included in
Self-Sovereign Digital Identities
In today's digital landscape, the dominance of internet giants over our digital identities raises concerns regarding user control and privacy. These companies aggregate vast amounts of data from diverse sources, ranging from online interactions to personal information shared on their platforms. This centralized control impedes individual autonomy and privacy. To address these challenges, we propose Self-Sovereign Digital Identities (SSDIs) as a solution. SSDIs empower individuals with control over their online identity information, encompassing ownership, security, privacy, and portability. By decentralizing identity management, SSDIs offer users autonomy and enhance privacy protection. Moreover, we introduce Sans-Chain Smart Contracts, a novel approach to deploying smart contracts without relying on a blockchain. This innovation eliminates the scalability and cost constraints associated with traditional blockchain-based smart contracts, while retaining the benefits of automation and trustworthiness. Our work contributes to the advancement of user-centric digital identity solutions and decentralized technologies.