Self-Sovereign Identity and Distributed Ledger / Blockchain

Lets start with details of the underlying blockchain technology, Self-Sovereign Identity concept and its potential.

Claims, Proofs and Attestations are important concepts of an identity.

An identity claim is an assertion made by the person, business or a thing. Such as “My name is Antony and my date of birth is 1 Jan 1901”

A proof is some form of document that provides evidence for the claim. Such as photocopies of passports, birth certificates, and utility bills.