Platform Architecture

DID and SSI

These mechanisms become relevant when public verification is expected to support stronger authenticity and machine handling.

DID and SSI concepts matter to CITAQ where identity, credential resolution, and trust transport intersect.

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DID and SSI concepts matter to CITAQ where identity, credential resolution, and trust transport intersect.

Why it matters

These mechanisms become relevant when public verification is expected to support stronger authenticity and machine handling.

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DID and SSI concepts matter to CITAQ where identity, credential resolution, and trust transport intersect.

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These mechanisms become relevant when public verification is expected to support stronger authenticity and machine handling.

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