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Decentralized Identity (DID)

A system where you control your own digital identity using blockchain instead of relying on companies like Google or Facebook.

Definition

A system where you control your own digital identity using blockchain instead of relying on companies like Google or Facebook. You can prove who you are, what credentials you hold, and share only what's needed. Projects like ENS, Worldcoin, and Spruce are building this infrastructure.

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A naming system on Ethereum that lets you replace your long wallet address with a human-readable name like 'yourname.

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The vision of a decentralized internet built on blockchain technology where users own their data and assets.

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Holding your own private keys rather than trusting an exchange or service to hold them.

ABI

Application Binary Interface.

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A way to make crypto wallets behave more like normal apps by turning every account into a smart contract.

Account Model

The way Ethereum and many other chains track balances.

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