Vendible: Unveiling the Full Spectrum of Decentralized Identity and Beyond

Doug Broughton
Vendible
Published in
3 min readAug 8, 2023

Many emerging privacy-preserving identity companies tout similar missions, yet they often seem to lack something crucial. That missing piece often arises from trust issues associated with unknown issuers, centralized processes, or data exposure due to reliance on single pseudonymous interactions. Most of these projects limit their focus to credential issuance, claim, and verification. Vendible, on the other hand, delves deeper. It uses an initial setup to create an anchor Decentralized Identifier (DID), which is merely the first step into a world of expansive possibilities.

Data Privacy From the Ground Up

Vendible doesn’t stop at identity creation; it secures privacy even before a DID is produced. Employing multiple zero-knowledge circuits and proofs, Vendible ensures privacy preservation at its core, utilizing mathematical soundness to create a user’s DID. This focus on privacy sets Vendible apart, going beyond just decentralized identities.

Sovereignty: A New Paradigm in Digital Identity

Imagine a world where users wield control over their personal and biometric data, securely stored in a decentralized “identity vault.” Vendible doesn’t merely verify users’ identities — it provides them with unprecedented control over their data, heralding a paradigm shift in the realm of digital identity. This groundbreaking approach promises unparalleled data privacy, invulnerability to tampering, and ultimate user sovereignty in a digital landscape fraught with privacy concerns.

Omni-Chain Interoperability: Beyond the Boundaries

Vendible breaks barriers, allowing for interoperability across a myriad of blockchain networks and applications, effectively eradicating the need for maintaining disparate identities across platforms. Vendible’s omni-chain architecture facilitates a seamless user experience across the digital landscape, an accomplishment that remains elusive to many identity solutions.

Embracing Open Standards and Collaboration

Vendible’s commitment to open standards is steadfast, encouraging the integration of multiple identity protocols within its ecosystem. Trustible, Vendible’s own digital identity and asset wallet, exemplifies this by supporting protocols like PolygonID. Vendible doesn’t aim to compete — it thrives on collaboration, aspiring to deliver a unified, user-centric online experience. This approach fosters inclusivity and adaptability, driving the blockchain landscape towards a more inclusive future.

Zero-Knowledge Proofs: Enabling Privacy and Selective Disclosure

Vendible’s identity system utilizes zero-knowledge proofs to provide verifiable data without compromising sensitive information. Users can substantiate their attributes while preserving privacy, a significant enhancement over traditional identity systems. Developers can exercise selective disclosure, adhering to compliance requirements while maintaining the utmost confidentiality.

Cross-Chain Oracle: Broadening the Horizon

Vendible’s capabilities transcend digital identity to include real-time data access across blockchains. As an oracle, Vendible enables secure and verified data exchange through our omni-chain account Merkle tree and attributed encrypted is distributed storage linked to a Member’s DIDs, further enriching the blockchain infrastructure.

Integration with Traditional Web2 Authentication: Bridging Web2 and Web3

Vendible extends beyond the blockchain, interfacing with conventional authentication mechanisms like FIDO and passwords. This blend of traditional authentication methods and decentralized identity strengthens user account security across web2 and web3 applications.

Trustible: A Gateway to Digital Sovereignty and Asset Management

Trustible, Vendible’s omni-chain identity and asset wallet, goes beyond preserving funds. It serves as the guardian of a user’s digital identity and a launchpad for web3. Trustible bridges the gap between digital presence, privacy, and financial assets, offering businesses a seamless onboarding experience and serving as a reliable wallet for users in both the web2 and web3 spheres.

Vendible’s revolutionary approach redefines the scope of decentralized identity. With cross-chain interoperability, privacy-enhanced zero-knowledge proofs, cross-chain oracle functionality, and web2 integration, As digital landscapes continue to evolve, Vendible stands at the forefront, revolutionizing identity management and privacy protection — a beacon securing digital identities and data. And we haven’t even gotten to why we call ourselves Vendible yet! So much more to unpack.

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Doug Broughton
Vendible

Doug is the founder of Vendible, a privacy-preserving protocol to keep your data and finances from prying eyes.