### Contents - [**Articles**](#resources-articles) - [**Glossary Terms**](#resources-glossary_terms) - [**Discussions**](#resources-discussions) - [**Reports**](#resources-reports) # Decentralized Identity Solutions Resources ##### Articles, Glossary Terms, Discussions, and Reports to expand your knowledge on Decentralized Identity Solutions Resource pages are designed to give you a cross-section of information we have on specific categories. You'll find [articles](#resources-articles) from our experts, [feature definitions](#resources-glossary_terms), [discussions](#resources-discussions) from users like you, and [reports](#resources-reports) from industry data. [ContentsExpand/Collapse Contents](#) - [**Articles**](#resources-articles) - [**Glossary Terms**](#resources-glossary_terms) - [**Discussions**](#resources-discussions) - [**Reports**](#resources-reports) ## Decentralized Identity Solutions Articles [![What Is Decentralized Identity? The Ultimate Beginner’s Guide](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/G2CM_BI064_Backlog_Images_%5BSelf_sovereign_identity%5D_V1a.png "What Is Decentralized Identity? The Ultimate Beginner’s Guide")](https://www.g2.com/articles/what-is-decentralized-identity) [ ### What Is Decentralized Identity? The Ultimate Beginner’s Guide ](https://www.g2.com/articles/what-is-decentralized-identity) Tired of handing over your data to every platform you use?  [ ![Soundarya Jayaraman](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Soundarya Jayaraman") SJ ](https://learn.g2.com/author/soundarya-jayaraman) by Soundarya Jayaraman [![Centralized Vs. Decentralized Identity Management Compared](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/G2CM_FI769_Learn_Article_Images-%5BDigital_Identity%5D_V1a.png "Centralized Vs. Decentralized Identity Management Compared")](https://www.g2.com/articles/centralized-vs-decentralized-iam) [ ### Centralized Vs. Decentralized Identity Management Compared ](https://www.g2.com/articles/centralized-vs-decentralized-iam) Managing user identities in an organization is a nightmare for IT teams. [ ![Soundarya Jayaraman](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Soundarya Jayaraman") SJ ](https://learn.g2.com/author/soundarya-jayaraman) by Soundarya Jayaraman [![Reducing Risks of Storing Sensitive Customer Data With Decentralized Identity](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/Decentralized%20Identity.jpg "Reducing Risks of Storing Sensitive Customer Data With Decentralized Identity")](https://www.g2.com/articles/reducing-risks-storing-sensitive-customer-data-with-decentralized-identity) [ ### Reducing Risks of Storing Sensitive Customer Data With Decentralized Identity ](https://www.g2.com/articles/reducing-risks-storing-sensitive-customer-data-with-decentralized-identity) Is sensitive customer data an asset or a liability? When we think about the most successful companies in recent years that have leveraged customer data to build competitive advantages—such as the FAANG companies (Facebook, Amazon, Apple, Netflix, and Google)—we think of customer data as an asset.  [ ![Merry Marwig, CIPP/US](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Merry Marwig, CIPP/US") MMC ](https://learn.g2.com/author/merry-marwig) by Merry Marwig, CIPP/US [![The Case for Using Self-Sovereign Identity (SSI) for Immunity Passports](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/G2CM_BI064_Backlog_Images_%5BSelf_sovereign_identity%5D_V1a.png "The Case for Using Self-Sovereign Identity (SSI) for Immunity Passports")](https://www.g2.com/articles/using-self-sovereign-identity-ssi-for-covid-immunity-passports) [ ### The Case for Using Self-Sovereign Identity (SSI) for Immunity Passports ](https://www.g2.com/articles/using-self-sovereign-identity-ssi-for-covid-immunity-passports) Companies across the globe are grappling with reopening their physical places of business in the coronavirus era. Businesses and governments have taken to location tracking, thermal recognition, and temperature checks to identify individuals potentially sickened with the coronavirus.  [ ![Merry Marwig, CIPP/US](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Merry Marwig, CIPP/US") MMC ](https://learn.g2.com/author/merry-marwig) by Merry Marwig, CIPP/US Show More ## Decentralized Identity Solutions Glossary Terms [![Self-Sovereign Identity](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/G2CM_GI870_Glossary_Article_Images-%5Bself_sovereign_identity%5D_V1b.png "Self-Sovereign Identity")](https://www.g2.com/glossary/self-sovereign-identity-definition) [Self-Sovereign Identity](https://www.g2.com/glossary/self-sovereign-identity-definition) What is self-sovereign identity, and why is it important as a software feature? Our G2 guide can help you understand self-sovereign identity, how industry professionals use it, and its benefits. by Brandon Summers-Miller [![Digital Certificates](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/G2CM_GI844_Glossary_Article_Images-%5Bdigital_certificates%5D_V1b.png "Digital Certificates")](https://www.g2.com/glossary/digital-certificates-definition) [Digital Certificates](https://www.g2.com/glossary/digital-certificates-definition) A digital certificate is a form of a digital password that authorizes a device, server, or user. Learn more about its types, features, and use cases. by Sagar Joshi [![Decentralized Identity](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/Decentralized%20Identity%20G2.jpg "Decentralized Identity")](https://www.g2.com/glossary/decentralized-identity-definition) [Decentralized Identity](https://www.g2.com/glossary/decentralized-identity-definition) What is decentralized identity and why is it important as a software feature? Our G2 guide can help you understand decentralized identity, how it’s used by industry professionals, and the benefits of decentralized identity. by Michael Pigott ## Decentralized Identity Solutions Discussions 0 Question on: Veramo [What is uPort used for?](/discussions/what-is-uport-used-for) What is uPort used for? uPort builds ecosystems that let individuals and customers share data in a simple, secure and privacy-preserving way. They provide solutions that include user controlled data, scalable and secure data exchanges, and trusted business ecosystems that build deeply integrated Ethereum infrastructure. Answered: Prashant Didwania on November 6, 2023 [Your answer](/discussions/what-is-uport-used-for/comments/new?remote=true) 0 Question on: Nxt Platform [What is Nxt Platform used for?](/discussions/what-is-nxt-platform-used-for) What is Nxt Platform used for? Nxt Platform is a blockchain application platform. Answered: Antonello Calderoni on October 31, 2023 [Your answer](/discussions/what-is-nxt-platform-used-for/comments/new?remote=true) ## Decentralized Identity Solutions Reports Grid® Report for Decentralized Identity Summer 2026 G2 Report: Grid® Report Momentum Grid® Report for Decentralized Identity Summer 2026 G2 Report: Momentum Grid® Report Grid® Report for Decentralized Identity Spring 2026 G2 Report: Grid® Report Momentum Grid® Report for Decentralized Identity Spring 2026 G2 Report: Momentum Grid® Report Grid® Report for Decentralized Identity Winter 2026 G2 Report: Grid® Report Momentum Grid® Report for Decentralized Identity Winter 2026 G2 Report: Momentum Grid® Report