Why ShareLedger
Decentralized and secure identity management: Unlike traditional identity management systems, ShareRing's blockchain-based decentralized identity system ShareLedger, provides users complete control over their data. Our users can choose what information to share and who to share it with. This method eliminates centralized entities mishandling or exploiting their data.
Enhanced privacy and anonymity: With decentralized identity, our users can prove their identity for online services such as hotel booking, proof of age, event management, and more without compromising their privacy and anonymity. Decentralized identity systems do not rely on storing personally identifiable information (PII) but instead, use cryptographic proofs to verify the user's identity.
Interoperability with other blockchains and identity systems: ShareLedger is interoperable with other blockchains and identity systems. Interoperability will make it easier for users to use the ShareRing digital identity ecosystem without switching between platforms when verifying their identity. Developers can also integrate and build on top of ShareLedger through the ShareRing SDK and modules.
Resistance to censorship and tampering: ShareLedger is distributed, and no central authority controls the network. For a network to accept a change, a majority is required. The network is fault tolerant as long as two thirds of the nodes agree.
Faster and more efficient transactions: ShareRing uses faster consensus algorithms and lower transaction fees, making ShareRing more cost-effective and efficient solutions for identity management compared to traditional systems
Comparison to Other Blockchains
Ethereum: Ethereum is a popular blockchain platform that enables developers to build decentralized applications and execute smart contracts. Ethereum-based identity solutions, such as Veramo and Civic, are decentralized and provide self-sovereign identity, allowing users to control their identity data. Ethereum-based solutions can be integrated with Ethereum-based applications and smart contracts to enable secure and trusted transactions.
Implementing an identity solution on Ethereum can be complex. Developers must integrate multiple protocols and standards, such as ERC725 and ERC735, to ensure interoperability and compatibility with other Ethereum-based applications. Ethereum was not built as a digital identity management system first. Developers built on top of Ethereum to achieve digital identity use cases.
In contrast, ShareLedger, based on decentralized identity, provides a built-in and streamlined solution for digital identity management. ShareLedger's focus on digital identity and its integration with blockchain technology provides a secure, transparent, and efficient way to manage identities and enable trusted transactions.
While Ethereum-based identity solutions provide decentralized and self-sovereign identity, their complexity and scalability issues can make them less user-friendly and less efficient than a blockchain platform designed specifically for decentralized identity management, such as ShareLedger.
Bitcoin: Bitcoin is a decentralized digital currency, and while it has some limited identity capabilities, it does not have a robust identity solution.
Bitcoin's identity solution is relatively limited. The blockchain facilitates peer-to-peer transactions without requiring third-party intermediaries. However, Bitcoin does have some identity capabilities, such as public key cryptography, which enables users to generate unique public and private key pairs for each transaction they make. These key pairs can verify the authenticity of the transaction and the parties involved.
Some Bitcoin wallets and exchanges require users to go through a Know Your Customer (KYC) process, which involves providing personal information such as name, address, and government-issued ID. This information is then verified and stored by the wallet or exchange, which help prevent fraud and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
However, Bitcoin's identity capabilities are less robust or comprehensive than other blockchain platforms. This is because Bitcoin is a cryptocurrency and is not built to manage digital identity. They primarily focus on verifying transactions and preventing fraud rather than providing a complete digital identity solution. Many businesses and individuals are turning to other blockchain platforms with built-in decentralized digital identity systems that provide a more comprehensive solution for managing digital identities.
ShareLedger, on the other hand, is designed to provide a complete digital identity solution, allowing users to quickly and securely manage their identity data and access services across multiple platforms.
Hyperledger Fabric: Hyperledger Fabric is a permissioned blockchain platform with modular architecture for building distributed ledger applications. It supports smart contracts written in general-purpose programming languages such as Java and Go, which can implement complex business logic. Hyperledger Fabric also includes several features such as channels, consensus algorithms, and pluggable data storage options that make it suitable for enterprise-level blockchain applications.
Hyperledger Fabric uses a modular architecture, allowing it to support different identity management solutions based on the enterprise's specific needs. For example, Hyperledger Fabric can integrate with enterprise identity protocols such as LDAP or Open ID, to provide centralized identity management. It also supports decentralized identity management solutions, such as Sovrin and Indy, which provide verifiable and self-sovereign identity.
While Hyperledger Fabric has some identity capabilities, its focus on permissioned architecture and modular design may make it more complex for businesses and individuals to implement a comprehensive and streamlined decentralized identity solution. In contrast, ShareLedger's focus on decentralized identity and permissionless architecture provides a more secure, transparent, and user-friendly solution for digital identity management.
ShareLedger on the other hand, is specifically designed to provide a decentralized digital identity system, making it ideal for businesses and individuals who want a more secure and private way to manage their digital identities.
ShareLedger provides a unique and powerful solution for individuals and businesses seeking a more secure, private, and streamlined way to manage their digital identities. With its built-in decentralized identity system, ShareLedger sets itself apart from other popular blockchain platforms and provides a compelling value proposition for anyone looking to enhance their digital identity management.