Web-Based Protocol Enabling Distributed Identity Information Networks for Greater Sovereignty

This paper presents a design for a Distributed Identity Information Network (DistIN) that can manage digital identities in a decentralized manner while aiming for high security, scalability and sovereignty. This novel approach enables the creation and verification of electronic signatures and offers the functionality of a public key infrastructure. Due to its decentralized nature and flexibility, this system is suitable for various types of organizations, including community services. Common web technologies, state-of-the-art cryptographic algorithms as well as blockchain technology are used. This system design is developed on the basis of universal use cases and validated for its applicability, leading to the web-based DistIN protocol as a result.