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+title: "Keyoxide Project Update #1"
+author: Yarmo Mackenbach
+slug: keyoxide-project-update-1
+date: "2020-11-09 14:00:00"
+published: true
+discussion:
+---
+
+Time for the first big Keyoxide project update! A lot to cover, so let's get to
+it.
+
+## The Big Identity
+
+Decentralized identity is coming. [DIDs](https://www.w3.org/TR/did-core/) are
+coming. Awesome libraries like [IDX](https://idx.xyz/) are being published. Even
+[Microsoft](https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/security/business/identity/own-your-identity)
+seems on board.
+
+My point is this: decentralized identity is an exciting field to be working on
+right now and I'm committed to keep learning about this domain, its technologies
+and contribute to our digital society's cure from the parasitic tech giants.
+Keyoxide and the response it generated showed me this is within the realm of the
+possible.
+
+## A wild foundation appears!
+
+To help me achieve this, I've decided to set up a foundation. Please welcome the
+[Key to Identity Foundation](https://keytoidentity.foundation)! The foundation
+will serve as an umbrella for a couple of identity-related projects to come,
+which I will be glad to share more about as they progress. In fact, one of these
+new projects is included in this update :)
+
+Having a non-profit foundation also allows me to try and fully sustain the
+project on donations and grants. I truly believe this model will help the
+project and give it the best chance at making a significant change out there.
+
+And as it turns out, I am not the only one who wants to see that happen&hellip;
+
+## NLnet grant for Keyoxide development
+
+The awesome people over at [NLnet](https://nlnet.nl/) have taken a good look at
+the current status of the Keyoxide project, my plans for its future and it is
+now my pleasure to announce they have decided to award me an
+[NGI Zero grant](https://nlnet.nl/NGI0/) and fund the development!
+
+I couldn't be more excited about this news. Keyoxide generated a lot of positive
+feedback and ideas on how to improve it when it launched. Getting the
+possibility to work on it full-time and build on the aspects that were important
+to the community is a dream come true.
+
+More information available on the
+[NLnet website](https://nlnet.nl/project/Keyoxide/).
+
+## Keyoxide endgame
+
+I would like to expand on a point that is dear to me. Today's internet is in its
+precarious state because we put faith in monopolistic forces that blossomed
+under a lack of competition. The endgame of this endeavor is not just to create
+a successful project. It is to build an ecosystem that will thrive on
+competition and ultimately deliver the best experience for netizens.
+
+It is what this in mind that I am releasing a new project today that should help
+new projects get started in the decentralized identity world.
+
+## doip.js
+
+**DOIP** stands for Decentralized OpenPGP Identity Proofs, the technology that
+enables the identity verification that Keyoxide performs.
+
+**doip.js** is a Node.js library that enables any project to perform the same
+tricks. It is even able to run directly in the browser!
+
+What excites me most is that any contribution, like supporting new service
+providers, is immediately available to all those projects and websites, not just
+Keyoxide.
+
+Documentation is available at [doip.rocks](https://js.doip.rocks/#/).
+
+Code is licensed under Apache 2.0 and hosted by
+[Codeberg.org](https://codeberg.org/keyoxide/doipjs).
+
+## Building a community
+
+Keyoxide now has a Matrix room, come hang out and discuss related topics!
+
+Invite link: [#keyoxide:matrix.org](https://matrix.to/#/#keyoxide:matrix.org)
+
+## The road ahead
+
+We are just getting started here. A lot still needs to happen to make Keyoxide
+and OpenPGP-based decentralized identity practical and useful for a larger
+audience. With the NLnet grant and my newly-acquired ability to turn this
+project into a full-time job, I foresee a bright future.
+
+Hope to see you back for the next update!