Unique identifiers that are globally unique, persistent, and under the control of the entity[2] or individual to whom they are assigned, enabling self-sovereign identity[1].
Defined Terms
1. ↑ Self-Sovereign Identity ( self-sovereign identity )
The concept that individuals have ownership and control over their digital identities and personal data, allowing them to manage and share it securely.
2. ↑ entity.
"Any singular, identifiable and separate object. The term is used in a number of programming languages/concepts, database management and systems design. In relation to a database, an entity is a single person, place, or thing about which data can be stored. In data modeling (a first step in the creation of a database), an entity is some unit of data that can be classified and have stated relationships to other entities."