Mist is an open-source Identity and Access Management (IAM) platform designed to bridge the gap between emerging technologies within the Self-Sovereign Identity (SSI) space and traditional web applications.
Self-Sovereign Identity (SSI) is a model for managing digital identities where an individual or business has sole ownership over the ability to control their accounts and personal data. Key concepts include:
- SIOP (Self-Issued OpenID Provider): A protocol allowing users to authenticate using their own identity provider.
- Decentralized Identifiers (DIDs): Unique identifiers that enable verifiable, decentralized digital identity.
- Verifiable Credentials (VCs): Claims made by an issuer about a subject that can be cryptographically verified.
The vision is to simplify the integration of Self-Sovereign Identity technologies into traditional applications. Mist aims to:
- Lower the barrier to entry for developers wanting to implement SSI in their projects.
- Provide a seamless, user-friendly IAM experience built on SSI principles.
- Increase adoption of SSI technologies by offering an easy-to-use, robust solution.
I have a working prototype with basic functionality, but it is not yet feature-complete or production-ready. Breaking changes are expected.
Check out the roadmap to see what's planned.
Check the contribution docs for information on how to get started.
- SpruceID for their work on the SSI library.
- The DIF for the Universal Resolver and much more.
- Sphereon for their mobile wallet.