Please describe your proposed solution
Understanding the Problem
Integrating Self-Sovereign Identity (SSI) solutions with on-chain smart contracts on blockchain platforms like Cardano is no easy feat. There are some challenges like setting up key rotation mechanisms and verifying public key hashes that require a lot of effort. But the biggest issue is finding decentralized identifiers (DIDs) that are permissionless, non-custodial, and non-fungible. Without these, achieving on-chain approval uniqueness can be tough. We're working on a way to make SSI functionalities inherently trustworthy, secure, and user-controlled, which will make digital identities on the blockchain much more efficient, scalable, and reliable.
Andamio's Evolution Towards a Self-Sovereign On-Chain Identity Solution
Andamio is pioneering the development of a pivotal tool within the Cardano ecosystem, simplifying the creation of educational courses, the onboarding of contributors, and the management of rewards. By enabling organizations to accurately identify and verify the skills of contributors through blockchain technology, Andamio will ensure the authenticity of credentials and streamline the hiring and training processes. This foundation has naturally led Andamio to address critical gaps in existing SSI systems, characterized by issues like centralization, inefficient key rotation, and unverifiable public key hashes.
In response, Andamio is spearheading the development of a Cardano-based Self-Sovereign On-chain Identity (SSOI) solution that integrates blockchain's decentralized, permissionless nature to offer a non-custodial and transparent identity verification system. This initiative aims to develop a new approach to the traditional centralized SSI databases with a blockchain-native framework that not only ensures each identity's uniqueness and security but also allows users comprehensive control over their personal data visibility. The proposed system will leverage Andamio's existing infrastructure to implement a universally applicable SSOI schema, enhancing user trust and ensuring broad compatibility across various platforms within the Cardano network.
By focusing on these innovations, Andamio is advancing its capabilities in secure, verifiable credential management and contributing to the broader evolution of digital identity in the blockchain space.
Demonstrating Impact
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Research and Design Phase: Upon completion of the research and design phase, which includes researching existing solutions and drafting the SSOI schema, we will assess the innovation and adequacy of our framework against existing solutions like Atala Prism and KERI. The impact will be measured by the completeness and applicability of the SSOI research documentation, ensuring that our schema addresses current gaps in SSI technologies.
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Development Phase: The development phase focuses on setting up the environment and developing the core components of our SSOI system, including SSI tokens and validator contracts. The prototype's functionality and security features, as documented in our GitHub repository, will measure the system’s impact. The successful creation of a test transaction using the SSOI system will serve as a critical benchmark for assessing the technical viability and initial user acceptance of our solution.
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Implementation Phase: This phase involves building and testing an initial prototype that interacts with the SSI validator and tracks SSI tokens on the Cardano blockchain. We will measure impact through user engagement during closed alpha testing, monitoring how effectively the prototype manages identities and gathers user feedback.
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Close-out Phase: The final phase focuses on preparing comprehensive documentation and final reporting of the project’s outcomes. Impact will be demonstrated through a final GitHub repository update, which includes deployment guides, usage tutorials, and a detailed project summary.
Uniqueness and Benefits
Our solution stands out by integrating a universal, inclusive SSOI schema that is compatible across various platforms within the Cardano ecosystem. This not only simplifies the user experience but also enhances the interoperability of digital identities across different applications and services. Organizations using Cardano will benefit from a more robust, secure, and efficient means of managing identities, which is crucial for the growing demand for digital services that respect user autonomy and data sovereignty.
Importance to Cardano
Implementing a decentralized identity solution on Cardano aligns with the blockchain's vision of fostering a more secure, transparent, and user-empowered digital world. This project contributes to Cardano's reputation as a leading platform for innovative blockchain solutions, potentially attracting wider adoption and further development within the ecosystem.