The 16 Categories of Web3 Identity Landscape (as of January 2023)

The 16 Categories of Web3 Identity Landscape (as of January 2023)

13 August 2024

Chart of 16 categories of the Web3 identity landscape as of January 2023 with various company logos.

The Web3 identity landscape is vast and rapidly evolving, with a wide range of companies and solutions offering new ways to manage digital identities in decentralized environments. As of January 2023, the landscape is organized into 16 distinct categories, reflecting the variety of tools and services available. These categories include Profiles & Memberships, Reputation & Credentials, Authentication, Wallets & Key Management, Access Control & Authorization, and Blockchain, among others. Each category represents a crucial element in the creation of decentralized identities, where users can control their own data and identity, rather than relying on traditional centralized platforms.

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