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Create DIDs and Identity keys

Create DIDs and identity keys using cheqd's DID Method (did:cheqd)

A Decentralized Identifier "DID" is a globally unique identifier that does not require a centralized registration authority because it is registered with distributed ledger technology or other form of decentralized network.
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Create Issuer DID
Create an Issuer DID using the did:cheqd DID method over REST API. 
Create Subject DID
Create an off-ledger Subject DID using the did:key or did:vda DID methods.
Resolve DID
Resolve a DID to retrieve the associated DID Document. 
DID Method
On-ledger DIDs created using the Credential Service use the cheqd DID Method. This is fully defined below:
cheqd DID Method
Click here to learn more about the cheqd DID method (did:cheqd).
Alternatives
Below are a list of alternatives for creating cheqd DIDs.
DID Registrar
Simple setup for building cheqd DIDs into existing applications using REST APIs, building into the Universal Registrar.
Veramo SDK Plugin
The Veramo SDK Plugin is an extension of the Veramo SDK, a JavaScript framework for Trusted Data, adding support for cheqd functionality.
Aries Framework JavaScript
Aries Framework JavaScript is an SDK which supports ZKCreds (AnonCreds) natively with cheqd support. 
Walt.id SSI Kit
Walt.id SSI Kit is an SDK that supports the European Architecture and Reference Framework (ARF) standards for identity, with full cheqd support. 
cheqd Cosmos CLI
Cosmos CLI which directly communicates with the cheqd network. This should only be used for testing environments.

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