Building and integrating with the cheqd Network
The cheqd network is a highly scalable, enterprise-ready blockchain for identity interactions. Using the native CHEQ token, cheqd network is creating new commercial models for identity writes and trusted interactions.
Below are a list of three core ways to integrate with the cheqd network. Each offers a different set of protocols and underlying technical capabilities:
For strategic partnetships, please reach out to Tobias Halloran, Head of Partnerships.
Setup your wallet
Setup a wallet to hold your CHEQ tokens.
Setup a node
Setup a validator node on either cheqd mainnet or testnet.
Explore other tools
Explore our cheqd Network tooling and APIs.
Block Explorer
Check out our BigDipper 2.0 block explorer here.
Get CHEQ
Start your journey of acquiring CHEQ.
Identity Write Pricing
Understand how much it costs to write to the cheqd Network.
Staking Dashboard
Use this dashboard for managing your CHEQ, hosted by our friends at OmniFlix.
Governance Framework
Check out our cheqd Governance Framework.
CHEQ Tokenomics
Learn about the tokenomics of CHEQ.
Compare cheqd's functionality to another identity chain, Hyperledger Indy, using the information and table below:
Note: the prices listed below are subject to change, as they are parameters controlled by community governance mechanisms.
Below are a list of prices in CHEQ and approximate dollar values for carrying our identity writes to the network:
There are plenty of places you can go to get started creating cheqd DIDs. Simply pick the option which is best suited for your needs:
Functionality | cheqd | Hyperledger Indy |
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Metric | Amount CHEQ | Approximate cost (USD) |
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cheqd Identity pricing detailed above was implemented on-ledger as part of the January 2023 release - .
For more information on cheqd's Identity Transaction pricing, see our latest Tokenomics - .
Metric | cheqd Testnet | cheqd Mainnet | Sovrin StagingNet | Sovrin MainNet | Indicio |
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Transactions per second
>5,000
4
Maximum number of nodes
~125
~25
Active nodes
~55
~17
Transactions per block
>100
1
Node operator rewards
Block rewards paid in CHEQ
None
Governance mechanism
Delegated proof of stake (dPoS) via CHEQ token
Centralized via trustee vote
Governance Transparency
Public permissionless via Governance dashboard
Permissioned via trustee vote
Governance Framework
On-ledger Governance Framework via DID URL
Off-ledger Governance Framework
JSON based JWT Verifiable Credentials
✔️
❌
JSON-LD Verifiable Credentials
✔️
❌
SD-JWT
✔️
❌
JSON-LD BBS+ signatures
⌛(roadmap)
❌
AnonCreds (ZKP-CL)
✔️
✔️
DID method
did:cheqd
did:indy
DID Core compliant DIDDocs
✔️
✔️
Resolve DID with DID resolver
✔️
✔️
Dereference DID URL
✔️
✔️
Multiple DID Controllers per DIDDoc
✔️
❌
Verification relationships with specific keys for a particular verification purpose
✔️
❌
Support Aries Framework JavaScript
✔️
✔️
Support: ACA-Py
⌛(roadmap)
✔️
Support: Veramo SDK
✔️
❌
Support: Other JSON/JSON-LD SDKs
✔️ (Walt.id)
❌
On-ledger Schemas
✔️
✔️
Credential Definitions
✔️
✔️
AnonCreds Revocation Registry Definitions
✔️
✔️
AnonCreds Revocation Registry Entries
✔️
✔️
Status List 2021
✔️
❌
Trust Registry Definitions
✔️
❌
Trust Registry Entries ("Verifiable Accreditations")
✔️
❌
Other assets (images, docs, policies)
✔️
❌
Payments for Verifiable Credentials
✔️
❌
DID write | 50 | ~$2.00 |
DID update | 25 | ~$1.00 |
DID deactivate | 10 | ~$0.40 |
Resource create (default) | 5 | ~$0.20 |
Resource create (JSON) | 2.5 | ~$0.10 |
Resource create (image) | 10 | ~$0.40 |
DID write | Free | ~$2.00 (50 CHEQ) | $1.00 | $10.00 | $5000 p/a |
DID update | Free | ~$1.00 (25 CHEQ) | $1.00 | $10.00 | $5000 p/a |
DID deactivate | Free | ~$0.40 (10 CHEQ) | $1.00 | $10.00 | $5000 p/a |
Resource create (schema) | Free | ~$0.10 (2.5 CHEQ) | $5.00 | $50.00 | $5000 p/a |
Resource create (credential definition) | Free | ~$0.10 (2.5 CHEQ) | $2.50 | $25.00 | $5000 p/a |
Resource create (status list) | Free | ~$0.10 (2.5 CHEQ) | $2.00 | $20.00 | $5000 p/a |
Resource create (status list entry) | Free | ~$0.10 (2.5 CHEQ) | $0.01 | $0.10 | $5000 p/a |
Simple setup for building cheqd DIDs into existing applications using REST APIs, building into the .
Aries Framework JavaScript is an SDK which natively with cheqd support.
Walt.id SSI Kit is an SDK that supports the standards for identity, with full cheqd support.