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HTTP AnonCreds Method

The HTTP AnonCreds method uses HTTP URLs as AnonCreds object identifiers. For this method, the resolution is simple: dereference the URL to retrieve the published object. While this approach is fairly simple, it is not recommended for production use for a number of reasons:

  • the lack of proof of immutability in the approach (although this could be alleviated through the use of hashlinks),
  • the lack of a forced relationship between the issuer entity and the AnonCreds objects (such as a DID),
  • the centralization of the Verifiable Data Registry and hence the possibility of surveillance by the web service operator,
  • the possibility of rendering the issued credentials useless because the web service is removed by its operator, making the AnonCreds objects unresolvable.

The simplicity of this AnonCreds method may make it useful for testing. Those considering using a web server as a Verifiable Data Registry would likely be better to use an AnonCreds method based on did:web.

  • Status: In Development
  • Verifiable Data Registry: HTTP Web Servers
  • Contact Name: Stephen Curran
  • Contact Email: [email protected]
  • Contact Website: To Be Added
  • Specification: To Be Added