Identity & Reputation

Self-sovereign identity & Web3 reputation

Decentralized identifiers (DID), Sybil resistance, reputation systems.

Identity Features

Building blocks for decentralized identity

Self-Sovereign Identity

Control your own identity without relying on centralized authorities

Decentralized Identifiers

DIDs that work across platforms and applications

Reputation Tokens

Non-transferable tokens that represent earned reputation

Sybil Resistance

Prevent fake identities and ensure one-person-one-vote

Verifiable Credentials

Cryptographic proofs of identity attributes and achievements

Privacy-Preserving

Selective disclosure of identity information using zero-knowledge proofs

Technical Architecture

How identity systems work on Ergo

Identity System

Ergo enables decentralized identity through:

  • Cryptographic key pairs for identity
  • On-chain DIDs and credentials
  • Zero-knowledge proofs for privacy
  • Non-transferable reputation tokens
  • Verifiable credential issuance

Identity Use Cases

Applications for decentralized identity

DAO Governance
Concept

Reputation-weighted voting for decentralized organizations

Merit-based votingDelegation systemsContribution tracking
DeFi Credit Scoring
Research

On-chain credit history for under-collateralized loans

Payment historyRisk assessmentCredit limits
Professional Credentials
Planned

Verifiable professional certifications and achievements

Skill verificationWork historyPeer endorsements

Frequently Asked Questions