Spherity Blog

Where self-sovereign Identity (SSI) starts — This is the first glossary entry from our #SSI101 series.

“Identity” is an important, hotly debated, and nearly undefinable core concept of human life. Outside of a few philosophers, social scientists, and a tiny minority of specialized technologists, however, most people feel uncomfortable making any definitive or authoritative statements about identity.

The W3C’s recognition of the Decentralised Identifier Working Group marks a key milestone for digital identity. It signals the start of a new internet era—where trust, data control, and collaboration are built into the very foundation of digital infrastructure.