Zero-Knowledge Proofs and Self-Sovereign Identity: A Technical Deep Dive

This article explains how zero-knowledge proofs (ZKP) and decentralized identifiers (DID) can enable self-sovereign identity, allowing users to prove facts about themselves without revealing underlying data. It describes verifiable credentials (VCs) issued by third parties and stored in a user-controlled wallet. The combination of ZKP and DID offers a path to 'digital immunity' against surveillance by states and corporations.