Decentralized identity solutions offer promising advancements in user autonomy and privacy. This quest explores why careful consideration of potential security implications and proactive implementation of mitigation strategies are crucial to safeguard against privacy breaches and maintain trust in these systems.
Q1: What is a primary benefit of decentralized identity solutions?
A1: User autonomy over personal data
Q2: Which of the following is a potential privacy risk in decentralized identity systems?
A2: Linkability leading to user profiling
Q3: How can zero-knowledge proofs enhance privacy in decentralized identity systems?
A3: By allowing verification without revealing actual data
Q4: What was a significant privacy concern identified in the MicroID protocol?
A4: Inability to verify identities / Exposure of email addresses through brute-force attacks
