Decentralized Identity for Government (DIG)

Decentralized Identity for Government (DIG) is a self-sovereign identity solution launched in 2022 by GCOM (now Voyatek) specifically designed for state and local governments. The platform leverages distributed ledger technology to enable government agencies to verify residents' personally identifiable information without centrally storing or managing the data.

The core technical implementation uses W3C DID standards and blockchain infrastructure to create a decentralized verification system. Key features include:

• Digital Vault storage on users' smartphones with military-grade encryption
• Tamper-proof communication channels for data sharing
• Verification through a public distributed ledger
• Support for multiple credential types including driver's licenses, permits, and benefits documentation

The platform saw its first major implementation in December 2022 through a partnership with the Maryland Medical Cannabis Commission to create a self-sovereign identity-based medical marijuana card. This proof-of-concept marked the beginning of Maryland's broader adoption of decentralized identity initiatives.

The solution aims to address common government identity management challenges by eliminating centralized data storage while maintaining security and verification capabilities. Rather than agencies storing resident data, individuals control their own information through their Digital Vault and choose what to share with different government services. The platform supports various use cases across health services, transportation, education, and other government functions while reducing costs associated with traditional identity verification methods and database security.