Description 

Designing an open wallet based on the DIDMan specification requires consideration of several key components. These include 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  OpenWallet must have Bifold wallet will be enhanced to feature a secure authentication mechanism and support fully supportive of the DIDMan specification to manage for managing DIDs, their associated keys, and metadata. The wallet must also support In addition, this wallet will maintain its capabilities for cryptographic operations, have provide a user-friendly interface, ensure robust security measures, and allow for offer efficient backup and recovery options. By adhering Through adherence to the DIDMan specification, the Bifold wallet can will ensure compatibility and interoperability with other compliant systems and promote , fostering the wider adoption of decentralized identity technologies.

Additional Information

The project DRman  has an end goal of developing aims to develop a stand-alone utility to provision Verifiable for provisioning Verifiable Credential Registries [(VCR]). The This utility can also be used to administer will also support the administration of the registry, containing credentials issued by the organizations.   The functionalities like Core functionalities, such as 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:  Incorporating the Hyperledger AnonCreds specification for our DIDs, signifying a commitment to leveraging advanced cryptographic techniques and privacy-preserving protocols..

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

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• Deepen understanding of decentralized identity systems

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• through the integration of the DIDMan specification with the existing Bifold wallet.

• Gain practical experience in

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• cryptography,

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• highlighting the significance of security and user experience in these integrations.

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• Learn about interoperability and its critical role in the seamless functioning of decentralized identity technologies.
• Contribute to open-source

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• projects, enhancing the Bifold wallet with the DIDMan specification.

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

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Recommended Skills

• Strong React Native programming skills for developing robust applications.

• 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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