Glossary Archive

decentralized applications

An organization governed by smart contracts and decentralized decision-making, operating autonomously on a blockchain or distributed ledger.

Unique identifiers that are globally unique, persistent, and under the control of the entity or individual to whom they are assigned, enabling self-sovereign identity.

A self-sovereign and user-centric identity model that enables individuals to own and control their digital identities and personal data.

Decentralized Identity Foundation (DIF): An organization focused on advancing open standards and technologies for decentralized identity management.

The management and control of digital identities in a decentralized and user-centric manner, giving individuals greater control over their own identity and personal data.

A distributed ledger that is maintained and updated by multiple participants or nodes in a decentralized network, providing transparency and security.

A system that enables the distribution, validation, and management of digital certificates and public keys without relying on a central authority.

Key software evaluation criteria that influence an organization’s software decision.

Typically refers to the tools that are used to access the data mart or data warehouse for the purposes of gathering information on which business decisions will be made. The tools allow for very specific and targeted access by line of business or process to provide the information needed by business decision makers.