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Create DIDs and identity keys using cheqd's DID Method (did:cheqd) |
A Decentralized Identifier "DID" is a globally unique identifier that does not require a centralized registration authority because it is registered with distributed ledger technology or other form of decentralized network.
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There are many different ways to create DIDs on cheqd, with options for easy integration (e.g. cheqd Studio) and more bespoke integrations (e.g. Credo and Veramo). Below are a list of SDK options for creating cheqd DIDs.
| cheqd Studio | Our API product enables users to use cheqd's functionality with minimal complexity and easily integrate APIs into existing apps. | create-did.md | cheqd_logo_card.jpg |
| Credo | Credo is an SDK which supports the European Architecture and Reference Framework (ARF) standards as well as AnonCreds with full cheqd support for DIDs. | credo | Credo.png |
| ACA-Py | ACA-Py is a quickly expanding SDK, moving from the AnonCreds ecosystem towards wider support for EUDI. | aca-py | ACA-Py.png |
| Veramo | The Veramo SDK Plugin supports JSON, JSON-LD credentials as well as cheqd Credential Payments in an SDK. | veramo-plugin | veramo logo.png |
| Walt.id Community Stack | Walt.id Community Stack is an SDK that supports the European Architecture and Reference Framework (ARF) standards for identity, with full cheqd support. | walt-id.md | walt.id logo.png |
| DID Registrar | Simple setup for building cheqd DIDs into existing applications using REST APIs, building into the Universal Registrar. | did-registrar | DIF.png |
| cheqd Cosmos CLI | Cosmos CLI which directly communicates with the cheqd network. This should only be used for testing environments. | cheqd-node-cli | cosmos and cheqd.png |
cheqd DIDs are supported in a range of SaaS offerings from cheqd partners, making it possible to use did:cheqd across different platforms:
| Godiddy | Godiddy from Danube Tech is a DID-specific SaaS offering focussed on enterprise registration and resolution of DIDs across multiple methods. | godiddy.png | https://godiddy.com/ |
| Paradym | Paradym by Animo Solutions fully supports EU Architecture & Reference Framework standards with cheqd under the hood. | paradym-for-website.png | https://paradym.id/ |
| Truvera (Dock) | Truvera is a full platform that supports credential issuance and management using cheqd as the primary DID Method. | Truvera.avif | https://docs.truvera.io/ |
| Hovi | Hovi provides an all-in-one platform for issuing and managing Verifiable Credentials with cheqd DIDs supported. | Hovi.png | https://www.hovi.id/ |
| Cloud Platform (Walt.id) | Cloud Platform by Walt.id similarly fully supports EU Architecture & Reference Framework standards with cheqd under the hood. | walt.id-cloud-platform.png | https://walt.id/waitlist |
The easiest way to start creating DIDs is with our product cheqd Studio, allowing users to build and create did:cheqd DIDs using REST APIs.
| Create Issuer DID | Create an Issuer DID using the did:cheqd DID method over REST API. | create-did.md |
| Create Subject DID | Create an off-ledger Subject DID using the did:key or did:vda DID methods. | create-subject-did.md |
| Resolve DID | Resolve a DID to retrieve the associated DID Document. | resolve-did.md |
DIDs created using cheqd Studio use the did:cheqd DID Method. This is fully defined below, as well as the associated ledger-write fees:
| cheqd DID Method | Click here to learn more about the cheqd DID method (did:cheqd). | adr-001-cheqd-did-method.md | cheqd logo docs.png |
| DID Write Pricing | Click here to understand the price of DIDs and other resources on cheqd, compared to other identity networks. | cheqd-payments-icon.jpg |
