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The did:lit method is a decentralized identifier system built on the LEDGIS blockchain platform. This method provides self-sovereign identity capabilities through a dedicated blockchain infrastructure called the Ledgis DID Chain.

The method enables management of digital identities without relying on centralized authorities, using a combination of blockchain-based identity management and public key cryptography. did:lit identifiers are created and managed through smart contracts on the LEDGIS blockchain, specifically through the led.lit system contract.

Key features include:

  • Blockchain-based identity management using the LEDGIS platform
  • Permission-based access control through controller and delegator authorities
  • Verifiable Credentials status management
  • Multi-key support with different verification relationships
  • Service endpoint registration capabilities

Technical Architecture:

  1. DID Structure:
  • Format: did:lit:<base58-identifier>
  • Identifier: 21-22 characters using Base58 encoding
  • Example: did:lit:AEZ87t1bi5bRxmVh3ksMUi
  1. Key Management:
  • Uses ECDSA secp256k1 cryptography
  • Supports multiple verification methods:
    • authentication
    • assertionMethod
    • keyAgreement
    • capabilityInvocation
    • capabilityDelegation
  1. Security Model:
  • Dual Permission System:
    • controller permission for DID document management
    • delegator permission for capability invocation
  • Smart Contract Controls through led.lit
  • Hierarchical Authority structure
  1. Operations:
  • Create: Through regdid action
  • Update: Multiple specialized actions for different components
  • Deactivate: Through deletedid action
  • Read: Via Universal Resolver endpoint
  1. Technology Stack:
  • Blockchain: LEDGIS platform
  • Smart Contracts: led.lit system contract
  • Cryptography: EcdsaSecp256k1
  • Data Storage: On-chain DID document storage
  • Resolution: Universal Resolver compatible

The method includes built-in support for Verifiable Credentials status management, allowing issuers to maintain credential validity states without storing personal data on-chain.

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