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Our project aims to integrate DIDMan specifications into the existing Bifold wallet, an OpenWallet solution originally from the Hyperledger community and now a mutual project with the Openwallet Foundation. This integration necessitates attention to several key components, including authentication, DID management, cryptographic operations, interoperability, user interface, security, and backup and recovery processes. The Bifold wallet will be enhanced to feature a secure authentication mechanism fully supportive of the DIDMan specification for managing DIDs, their associated keys, and metadata. In addition, this wallet will maintain its capabilities for cryptographic operations, provide a user-friendly interface, ensure robust security measures, and offer efficient backup and recovery options. Through adherence to the DIDMan specification, the Bifold wallet will ensure compatibility and interoperability with other compliant systems, fostering the wider adoption of decentralized identity technologies.

Additional Information

The project DRman  has an end goal of developing aims to achieve the development of a stand-alone utility to provision Verifiable for provisioning Verifiable Credential Registries [(VCR]). The This utility can also be used to administer the registry containing will also facilitate the administration of the registry, which contains credentials issued by the organizations.   The functionalities like Core functionalities, including the creation, verification, modification, and revocation of credentials, form the core of this project as it enables the administrator are fundamental to this project, enabling administrators to manage the VCR with easeeffortlessly. 

The significant aspects to be considered here are Creation, Onboarding (Enable/Restrict Access) of members, and Management(add/update/revoke) of DIDs.

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Key considerations for the project include:

1. Creation (of DID Registry): Function to create a DID Registry for an organization on Git. 

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1. Onboarding: Function to add enable/restrict access to members of an organization to a repository (e.g., using a combination of GitHub private tokens, GitHub username & users DID). 

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1. Management: Function to list APIs that are needed to add/update/revoke access DID’s or (DID Document) saved as files on the repo.
2. Adoption of Hyperledger AnonCreds: In addition to the above aspects, the project will incorporate the Hyperledger AnonCreds specification for our DIDs. This adoption signifies a commitment to leveraging advanced cryptographic techniques and privacy-preserving protocols, ensuring that our approach to decentralized identity and credential management is both secure and respectful of user privacy.

Learning Objectives

1. Develop an understanding of decentralized identifiers (DIDs) and their role in decentralized identity systems.
2. Understand Familiarize with the DIDMan specification and , including its APIs and data structures essential for managing DIDs and the effective management of DIDs, their associated keys, and metadata.
3. Acquire the skills to design and implement an openwallet that adheres to necessary for integrating the DIDMan specification into the existing Bifold wallet, enhancing its functionalities within the Hyperledger Indy ecosystem.
4. Gain experience in performing cryptographic operations for secure key generation, signing, and verification of transactions.
5. Develop a Further develop the user-friendly centric interface for the openwallet that allows users to easily navigate and interact with its of the Bifold wallet, based on its existing project framework, to ensure it facilitates easy navigation and interaction with its enhanced features.
6. Learn to prioritize security in throughout the design and development phases of decentralized identity systems, embedding robust protection mechanisms against potential threats.
7. Understand the importance of interoperability in promoting the adoption of decentralized identity technologies.
8. Cultivate a sense of responsibility towards protecting the sensitive information of users.
9. Demonstrate the ability to contribute to articles, blog posts, or white papers related to decentralized identity and DIDMan specification.

Expected Outcome and Deliverables

1. The expected outcomes of designing and spec-ing an OpenWallet based on the DIDMan specification include developing a deep Deepen understanding of decentralized identity systems , gaining through the integration of the DIDMan specification with the existing Bifold wallet.

2. Gain practical experience in implementation and cryptography, and prioritizing highlighting the significance of security and user experience in these integrations.
3. Learn about interoperability and its critical role in the seamless functioning of decentralized identity technologies.
4. Contribute to Additionally, students can expect to learn about interoperability, open-source contribution, technical documentation, and real-world applicationsprojects, enhancing the Bifold wallet with the DIDMan specification.
5. By achieving these outcomes, students will be equipped with the skills and knowledge needed to make meaningful contributions to the growing field of decentralized identity technologies.

Relation to Hyperledger and Impact on the community

The project's

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integration with the Bifold wallet and adoption of Hyperledger AnonCreds aligns with Hyperledger Indy's goals, enhancing decentralized identity solutions and contributing to the community's adoption of such technologies.

Recommended Skills

• Strong React Native programming skills for developing robust applications.

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• Graduate or master's students preferred

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• , with a focus on software development or related fields.
• Familiarity with decentralized identity concepts and the Hyperledger Indy and Aries frameworks.
• Experience with cryptographic protocols and understanding of DIDMan specifications.
• Ability to contribute to open-source projects, with keen interest in the Hyperledger ecosystem.

Future plans

Our objective is to finalize our application as a solid project within the Hyperledger Labs, emphasizing its integration with DRMan for seamless functionality. By doing so, we aim to advance decentralized identity technologies within the Hyperledger community, enhancing the ecosystem's interoperability and user experience

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Future plans

Integrate with the DRMan and make it production ready.

Mentor(s) Names and Contact Info

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