DID Method utilizing PGP/GPG keyservers for seamless on-boarding

Hi,
I'm curious whether there might be interest or demand within the group
for a DID method that leverages PGP/GPG keyservers.

The motivation behind this idea is to simplify on-boarding into the
decentralized ecosystem. By using this method, individuals who already
have keys published on keyservers could seamlessly obtain a DID as a
starting point. For instance, a user could exchange an email address
(or another human-readable identifier associated with a keyserver
entry) for a corresponding DID, easing the transition into the
decentralized identity space.

This concept emerged as one potential approach to broaden access to
decentralized ecosystems and applications leveraging DIDs. It aims to
lower the barriers for users who may already be familiar with
keyservers but are new to DIDs.

I’d appreciate any thoughts or feedback on this idea, as well as
insight into whether there is interest or alignment with the goals of
this group.

Best regards,
Filip

Received on Friday, 13 December 2024 01:59:59 UTC