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Introduction to Hyperledger Self-Sovereign Identity Blockchain Solutions

Stephen Curran and Carol Howard

To the surprise of absolutely no one, trust is broken on the Internet. Wherever you go online, the advice is the same--make sure you understand what's behind each button before you click it.

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To the surprise of absolutely no one, trust is broken on the Internet. Wherever you go online, the advice is the same--make sure you understand what's behind each button before you click it.

In this course, we'll dive into four Hyperledger open source identity-based projects--Indy, Aries, AnonCreds, and Ursa--looking at the tools, libraries, and reusable components they provide for creating and using independent digital identities rooted on blockchains or other distributed ledgers. We will explore the possibilities they offer for building applications on a solid digital foundation of trust and examine how these technologies can make the Internet safe. It's quite a challenge!

The course is addressed to a wide-ranging audience, walking the line between business and technology.

What you'll learn

  • The problems with existing Internet identity/trust mechanisms today.

  • How Hyperledger Aries, Indy, AnonCreds, and Ursa add a necessary layer of trust to the Internet.

  • How the AnonCreds verifiable credential format and its use of zero-trust knowledge proofs (ZKPs) enable the privacy-preserving sharing of your data under your control.

  • The possibilities enabled by this technology.

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What's inside

Syllabus

Welcome!
Ch1. Something Is Missing
Ch2. Adding a Layer of Trust to the Internet
Ch3. SSI Using Indy, Aries, AnonCreds, and Ursa
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Ch4. A Blockchain for Identity
Ch5. Agents to Bring It All Together
Ch6. Verifiable Credential from A to Z(KP)
Ch7. Possibilities
Final Exam (Verified Track only)

Good to know

Know what's good
, what to watch for
, and possible dealbreakers
Explores Hyperledger Aries, Indy, AnonCreds, and Ursa, which are essential tools for establishing trust online
Examines the AnonCreds Verifiable credential format, which enables secure data sharing while preserving privacy
Taught by Stephen Curran and Carol Howard, recognized experts in identity and trust on the Internet
Suitable for both business and technology professionals seeking to build trust-based applications
Provides a solid understanding of the challenges in existing Internet identity mechanisms

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Activities

Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in Introduction to Hyperledger Self-Sovereign Identity Blockchain Solutions with these activities:
Review key concepts from blockchain theory
Review key concepts from blockchain theory, such as decentralization, consensus algorithms, and smart contracts. This will help you better understand the concepts covered in this course.
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  • Read textbook chapters on blockchain theory
  • Watch online videos on blockchain fundamentals
  • Take practice quizzes on blockchain theory concepts
Explore Hyperledger Indy Projects
Follow tutorials to gain hands-on experience with the Hyperledger Indy projects, including Aries, AnonCreds, and Ursa
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  • Find tutorials on the official Hyperledger website or online platforms
  • Set up a development environment for the project
  • Follow the tutorial steps to create and test applications
Review foundational concepts from cryptography
Review basic concepts of cryptography, such as encryption, hashing, and digital signatures. This will help you better understand the concepts covered in this course.
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  • Read textbook chapters on cryptography
  • Review online tutorials on cryptography
  • Take practice quizzes on cryptography concepts
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Attend a workshop on Hyperledger Indy
This workshop will provide you with an in-depth understanding of Hyperledger Indy, a leading project for building decentralized identity solutions.
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  • Register for the workshop
  • Attend the workshop
  • Ask questions and participate in discussions
  • Implement what you learn in your own project
Practice using AnonCreds
This activity will help you gain hands-on experience using AnonCreds, a privacy-preserving credential format.
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  • Install the AnonCreds SDK
  • Create a verifiable credential
  • Verify a verifiable credential
  • Share a verifiable credential without revealing your identity
Mentor other students on Hyperledger Indy
Mentor other students who are new to Hyperledger Indy. This will help you reinforce your understanding of the technology and contribute to the community.
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  • Join a Hyperledger Indy community or forum
  • Offer your help to students who are asking questions
  • Organize a study group or workshop on Hyperledger Indy
Practice Creating and Verifying Credentials
Engage in repetitive exercises to reinforce understanding of creating and verifying verifiable credentials using AnonCreds and zero-trust knowledge proofs
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  • Find online resources or platforms that provide practice drills
  • Attempt to create and verify credentials using the provided tools
  • Analyze the results and troubleshoot any errors
Create an infographic explaining Hyperledger Aries
Create an infographic that visually explains the key concepts and components of Hyperledger Aries. This will help you solidify your understanding of the technology.
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  • Gather information from the course materials and online resources
  • Decide on the key concepts to include
  • Design and create the infographic using a tool like Canva
Practice using Hyperledger Indy SDK to create a digital identity
Practice using the Hyperledger Indy SDK to create a digital identity. This will help you gain hands-on experience with the technology and its capabilities.
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  • Install the Hyperledger Indy SDK
  • Create a new Indy wallet
  • Generate a new identity
Follow a tutorial on building a decentralized application using Verifiable Credentials
Follow a tutorial on building a decentralized application using Verifiable Credentials. This will help you gain practical experience with the technology and its capabilities.
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  • Find a tutorial on building a decentralized application using Verifiable Credentials
  • Follow the tutorial step-by-step
  • Deploy and test your application
Participate in a Hyperledger Aries hackathon
Participate in a Hyperledger Aries hackathon to test your skills, learn from others, and contribute to the community.
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  • Find and register for a Hyperledger Aries hackathon
  • Form a team or work individually
  • Develop a solution using Hyperledger Aries
Develop a Hyperledger Aries application
This project will allow you to apply the concepts you learn in the course to build a real-world application that leverages Hyperledger Aries for identity management.
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  • Choose a project idea
  • Design your application
  • Implement your application
  • Test your application
  • Deploy your application
Contribute to an open-source project related to digital identity
Contribute to an open-source project related to digital identity, such as Hyperledger Aries or Indy. This will help you gain experience with the technology and contribute to the community.
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  • Find an open-source project related to digital identity
  • Identify an issue or feature to work on
  • Create a pull request with your proposed changes

Career center

Learners who complete Introduction to Hyperledger Self-Sovereign Identity Blockchain Solutions will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:
Cloud Engineer (Blockchain)
Cloud Engineers (Blockchain) design, build, and maintain blockchain applications on cloud platforms. This course would be beneficial to Cloud Engineers (Blockchain) as it can help them to understand the Hyperledger open source identity-based projects and how they can be used to create and use independent digital identities rooted on blockchains or other distributed ledgers.
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Blockchain Developer
Blockchain Developers are responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining blockchain applications. This course would be useful to Blockchain Developers as it can help them to understand the Hyperledger open source identity-based projects and how they can be used to create and use independent digital identities rooted on blockchains or other distributed ledgers.
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Software Engineer, Blockchain
Software Engineers (Blockchain) design, develop, and maintain blockchain applications. This course would be beneficial to Software Engineers (Blockchain) as it can help them to understand the Hyperledger open source identity-based projects and how they can be used to create and use independent digital identities rooted on blockchains or other distributed ledgers.
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DevOps Engineer (Blockchain)
DevOps Engineers (Blockchain) design, build, and maintain blockchain applications. This course would be beneficial to DevOps Engineers (Blockchain) as it can help them to understand the Hyperledger open source identity-based projects and how they can be used to create and use independent digital identities rooted on blockchains or other distributed ledgers.
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Identity Architect
Identity Architects design and implement identity management solutions. This course can be beneficial for those seeking a career as an Identity Architect, as it focuses on the Hyperledger open source identity-based projects and how they can be used to create and use independent digital identities rooted on blockchains or other distributed ledgers.
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Digital Identity Analyst
Digital Identity Analysts design and implement solutions to manage digital identities. This course would be beneficial to Digital Identity Analysts as it can help them to understand the Hyperledger open source identity-based projects and how they can be used to create and use independent digital identities rooted on blockchains or other distributed ledgers.
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Privacy Engineer
Privacy Engineers design and implement solutions to protect user privacy. This course can be beneficial to those seeking a career as a Privacy Engineer, as it focuses on the use of verifiable credentials and zero-trust knowledge proofs to enable the privacy-preserving sharing of data under your control.
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Trust Engineer
Trust Engineers are responsible for building and maintaining trust in an organization's systems and processes. This course would be useful to Trust Engineers as it can help them to understand how to use blockchain solutions to improve data security and privacy. The course also covers the use of verifiable credentials, which can be used to securely share data with third parties.
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Data Architect
As a Data Architect, your work is to build and implement the architecture of an organization's data systems. This course may be useful as it can provide you with a better understanding of how blockchain solutions can be used to improve data security and privacy. The course also covers the use of verifiable credentials, which can be used to securely share data with third parties.
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IT Auditor
IT Auditors evaluate the security and effectiveness of an organization's IT systems and processes. This course may be useful for IT Auditors as it can help them to understand how to use blockchain solutions to improve data security and privacy. The course also covers the use of verifiable credentials, which can be used to securely share data with third parties.
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Risk Analyst
Risk Analysts identify and assess risks to an organization's assets. This course may be useful for Risk Analysts as it can help them to understand how to use blockchain solutions to improve data security and privacy. The course also covers the use of verifiable credentials, which can be used to securely share data with third parties.
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Information Security Analyst
Information Security Analysts design and implement solutions to protect an organization's information assets. This course can be useful to Information Security Analysts as it can help them to understand how to use blockchain solutions to improve data security and privacy. The course also covers the use of verifiable credentials, which can be used to securely share data with third parties.
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Security Analyst
Security Analysts are responsible for identifying and mitigating security risks. This course can be useful for Security Analysts as it can help them to understand how to use blockchain solutions to improve data security and privacy. The course also covers the use of verifiable credentials, which can be used to securely share data with third parties.
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Security Consultant
Security Consultants help organizations to identify and mitigate security risks. This course may be useful for Security Consultants as it can help them to understand how to use blockchain solutions to improve data security and privacy. The course also covers the use of verifiable credentials, which can be used to securely share data with third parties.
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Data Scientist
A Data Scientist is someone who uses data to solve problems and make decisions. This course may be useful for Data Scientists as it can help them to understand how to use blockchain solutions to securely store and manage data. The course also covers the use of verifiable credentials, which can be used to securely share data with third parties.
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Institution
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Language
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This course belongs to a collection called Developing Blockchain-Based Identity Applications. It's comprised of two courses:
  1. Introduction to Hyperledger Self-Sovereign Identity Blockchain Solutions (viewing)
  2. Becoming a Hyperledger Aries Developer
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Explores Hyperledger Aries, Indy, AnonCreds, and Ursa, which are essential tools for establishing trust online
Examines the AnonCreds Verifiable credential format, which enables secure data sharing while preserving privacy
Taught by Stephen Curran and Carol Howard, recognized experts in identity and trust on the Internet
Suitable for both business and technology professionals seeking to build trust-based applications
Provides a solid understanding of the challenges in existing Internet identity mechanisms
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