# Decentralized Identifiers (DIDs) v1.0

- **Publisher**: W3C (World Wide Web Consortium)
- **Year**: 2022
- **Summary**: This is the official specification for Decentralized Identifiers (DIDs). It defines a new type of globally unique identifier that can be created and controlled by any entity, without reliance on a centralized authority. DIDs are the foundation for verifiable credentials and self-sovereign identity, enabling auditable and trustworthy interactions between agents.
- **Link**: https://www.w3.org/TR/did-core/