Identity Write Pricing
Note: the prices listed below are subject to change, as they are parameters controlled by community governance mechanisms.
cheqd Identity Write Pricing
Below are a list of prices in CHEQ and approximate dollar values for carrying our identity writes to the network:
| Metric | Amount CHEQ | Approximate cost (USD) |
|---|---|---|
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 |
cheqd Identity pricing detailed above was implemented on-ledger as part of the January 2023 release - v1.0.x.
For more information on cheqd's Identity Transaction pricing, see our latest Tokenomics - cheqd’s tokenomics for SSI explained: part 4.
Comparison with other networks
| Metric | cheqd Testnet | cheqd Mainnet | Sovrin StagingNet | Sovrin MainNet | Indicio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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 |
Get started
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:
Credential Service
Credential Service is a SaaS product offering the easiest and quickest way to issue Credentials, using REST APIs and very little integration effort.
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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