STRAWMAN: Web 7.0/TDW DID Method Clusters Model 0.1 (Solution Concept)

> A shadow copy of my ruminations can be found here: [Decentralized Identifier (DID Method) Clusters: A Specification Development Framework](https://hyperonomy.com/2024/11/11/catergories-of-decentralized-identifiers-dids/).

The following solution concept for the DID method categorization problem is presented for illustration purposes.

**Prime Objective/Directive**

Reference: **#Chickens, #Eggs, and #Roosters - #NorthStar for the Decentralized Systems Global Community (#DSGC)** (https://www.linkedin.com/posts/mwherman_the-classic-chicken-and-egg-problem-verifiers-activity-7249162946709241856-lxaS)

> … the prime objective needs to be driving increased demand for and consumption of Eggs – aka DIDs (and VCs) – by Holders. …creating hundreds of thousands of ways that drive more Holders to consume more Eggs.

> … are great examples of driving the demand for and consumption of more and more digital credentials [and DIDs] (eggs); and secondarily, the demand for hens and roosters (Issuers and Verifiers). The demand for eggs drives the production of hens; and in turn, the demand for roosters. Don’t mess with #MotherNature

**Decentralized Identifiers (DIDs) v1.0 Specification**

Reference: https://www.w3.org/TR/did-core/

> Decentralized identifiers (DIDs) are a new type of identifier that enables verifiable, decentralized digital identity. A DID refers to any subject (e.g., a person, organization, thing, data model, abstract entity, etc.) as determined by the controller of the DID. In contrast to typical, federated identifiers, DIDs have been designed so that they may be decoupled from centralized registries, identity providers, and certificate authorities.

> DID subject
> The entity identified by a DID and described by a DID document. Anything can be a DID subject: person, group, organization, physical thing, digital thing, logical thing, etc.

**DID Method Clusters Model Taxonomy 0.1**


- The unit of categorization (cell in the matrix) is referred to as a _cluster of DID Methods_ or a _cluster_ (for short).
- Bold **method** is the model method or exemplar for the particular cluster.
- A method can be a member of 1 or many clusters.
- A method can be an exemplar for 1 or many clusters.
- The above list of DID method cluster categories is just an example. A complete taxonomy will likely be a 2-3 level hierarchy. The parent categories for these examples might include: Live Things, Inanimate Things, Abstract Things, Digital Things, Business Things, etc. etc.
- More than 1 exemplar per cluster is permitted.

Additional background can be found here: https://hyperonomy.com/2024/11/11/catergories-of-decentralized-identifiers-dids/