Components of DPKI:
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Decentralized identity management: A system for creating, managing, and authenticating decentralized identities (DIDs) without relying on centralized authorities.
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Distributed storage: Utilizing distributed ledger technology (DLT) or peer-to-peer (P2P) networks for storing public keys and associated metadata.
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Trust model: Establishing trust between parties through a web of trust, where users vouch for each other's keys, or a trustless model based on cryptographic proofs.
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Key validation and revocation: Mechanisms for verifying the authenticity, integrity, and validity of public keys, as well as the ability to revoke compromised keys.
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Secure communication: End-to-end encrypted communication channels between users, leveraging public key cryptography for encryption and authentication.
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Privacy-preserving techniques: Ensuring user privacy through techniques like zero-knowledge proofs, anonymous credentials, and metadata protection.
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Interoperability: Enabling seamless integration and communication between different DPKI systems and protocols.
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Scalability and performance: Optimizing DPKI systems to handle large numbers of users and transactions without compromising security or decentralization.
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User interfaces and tooling: Developing user-friendly interfaces, libraries, and tools to facilitate the adoption and use of DPKI systems by developers and end-users.