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:
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.
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:
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:
Metric | Amount CHEQ | Approximate cost (USD) |
---|---|---|
Metric | cheqd Testnet | cheqd Mainnet | Sovrin StagingNet | Sovrin MainNet | Indicio |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
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
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.
Compare cheqd's functionality to another identity chain, Hyperledger Indy, using the information and table below:
Functionality | cheqd | Hyperledger Indy |
---|---|---|
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
✔️
❌