IAM06 Decentralized Identityb. Blockchain and Identity ManagementOn this pageBlockchain and Identity Management Blockchain Technology offers transformative capabilities in identity management through transparency, trust, and automation. 1. Blockchain as a Trust Layer Blockchain as a Trust Layer: Blockchain establishes a tamper-proof and transparent trust layer for managing identity data. Immutability: Prevents unauthorized changes to identity records. Transparency: Ensures accountability through a decentralized ledger. Decentralization: Eliminates reliance on single points of failure. 2. Smart Contracts in Identity Verification Smart Contracts in Identity Verification: Smart contracts automate secure and efficient identity verification processes. Automation: Automatically verify identity credentials without manual intervention. Efficiency: Streamlines workflows and reduces administrative overhead. Security: Ensures credentials are verified only under predefined rules. 3. Challenges in Blockchain Integration Challenges in Blockchain Integration: Adopting blockchain for identity management involves addressing: Scalability: Handling high transaction volumes efficiently. Interoperability: Ensuring compatibility across different systems and blockchains. Energy Efficiency: Reducing energy consumption associated with blockchain operations.