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Welcome to the wild, wild web! We've got some exciting news - our humble abode is embracing a significant transformation. We're joining the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C), not just as visitors, but active participants in the evolving digital landscape. This comradeship is a game-changer and a testament to our commitment to pioneering the future of the web, or as some call it, Web3.

What's Up, W3C?

The W3C, a community born in 1994 by the great Tim Berners-Lee himself, has a noble mission: to develop open standards that nurture the web's growth and ensure its continuous evolution. These standards help devs worldwide craft seamless web applications that play well together, no matter the browser or device. By joining forces with W3C, we're stepping into a collaborative web ecosystem that champions simplicity, modularity, and user empowerment.

Getting Rid of the Middle Man: Centralized vs. Decentralized Identity

Remember those old-school government-issued IDs and social media profiles? They were the kings of centralized identity systems. The downside? Vulnerability to cyberattacks, breaches, and questionable privacy policies, among other issues. Decentralized identity—a secure, user-controlled alternative—is stepping up to the plate. Decentralized identity systems decrease the chances of single points of failure, promote privacy, and hand control back to the people. It's like taking back the keys to your digital kingdom!

Entering the Decentralized Wild West: Decentralized Identifiers (DIDs)

Say hello to Decentralized Identifiers (DIDs), the cowboy hat donned by our digital selves. Unlike centralized identifiers, DIDs have no horse thieves (ahem, intermediaries) riding shotgun. They allow you to roam the west with personal information sealed in a fortress of public key cryptography. Say goodbye to data breaches and hello to secure digital interactions.

Freedom or Death: Self-Sovereign Identity (SSI)

Self-Sovereign Identity, or SSI, pushes the bar even higher. It's like DIDs on steroids, giving you total control over your personal data. Say bye-bye to big, bad data collectors who use your information for shady business practices. With SSI, YOU decide what data to share and with whom. No more digital gold rush, only self-managed data hoards!

The New Sheriff in Town: Web3

Prepare for a paradigm shift as we say hasta la vista to centralized platforms and hello to a blockchain-powered web! Dubbed as Web3, this new kid in town prioritizes user ownership, data privacy, open collaboration, and permissionless innovation. It's the antidote to the Web2 world, where a few big tech giants control your digital dreams. With Web3, you're the boss of your own digital cowboy boot heels!

Laying Down the Tracks: The Critical Identity Layer

The old days of the web were the wild west without a train station. Identities were scattered and insecure, making users vulnerable to data breaches and censorship. The time for a centralized identity layer has come, one built on DIDs and operated by the people. This user-centered approach is critical to Web3's success and promises a more secure and self-determined digital future.

Setting Sail for the New Frontier: The W3C Aboard

The past challenges in advancing decentralized identity standards have led us to the W3C, a stronghold of web standards and collaborative innovation. By joining W3C, we've made a choice—a choice to join the fight for a more self-reliant, private, and equitable web. The future is Web3, and we're riding into the sunset with you, partner!

[1] Mozilla Foundation (2021) Mozilla Internet Health Report 2021: https://internethealthreport.org/

[2] World Wide Web Consortium (2021) Decentralized Identifier (DID) Community Group: https://www.w3.org/community/did/

[3] World Wide Web Consortium (2021) Verifiable Credentials Working Group: https://www.w3.org/community/verifiable-credentials/

[4] World Wide Web Consortium (2021) DID Specification: https://www.w3.org/TR/did-core/

Technology plays a crucial role in our journey with the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C), as we employ open standards for the development of seamless web applications, adhering to the consortium's mission of nurturing the web's growth and ensuring its continuous evolution.

With Web3, a blockchain-powered benchmark for the future web, we prioritize user ownership, data privacy, open collaboration, and permissionless innovation, embracing technology that puts individuals at the helm of their digital identities and interactions.

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