Together we're building a new identity ecosystem
Join us in developing the foundational components of an open, standards-based, decentralized identity ecosystem for people, organizations, apps, and devices.
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Our Focus
DIF is an engineering-driven organization focused on developing the foundational elements necessary to establish an open ecosystem for decentralized identity and ensure interop between all participants.
Technical Specifications
Groups in DIF develop specifications and emerging standards for protocols, components, and data formats that implementers can execute against.
Reference Implementations
Beyond specifications, DIF members develop open source reference implementations of the technical components and protocols they create.
Industry Coordination
As the leading industry organization in the Decentralized Identity space, DIF seeks to align industry participants to advance their common interests.
Our Groups
DIF's work is organized into three types of groups, each with a specific focus and structure to support our community's diverse needs.
Working Groups
Our technical working groups develop specifications, protocols, and reference implementations for decentralized identity standards.
Learn moreSpecial Interest Groups
SIGs focus on regional coordination and specific industry verticals to drive adoption and implementation.
Learn moreUser Groups
User groups provide forums for implementers and users of specific DIF technologies to share experiences and best practices.
Learn moreMembers
DIF represents a diverse, international collection of organizations and contributors working together to establish an open ecosystem of decentralized identity that is accessible to all.
