diff --git a/content/blog/2020/11/2020-11-09--keyoxide-project-update-1.md b/content/blog/2020/11/2020-11-09--keyoxide-project-update-1.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..4a45841 --- /dev/null +++ b/content/blog/2020/11/2020-11-09--keyoxide-project-update-1.md @@ -0,0 +1,96 @@ +--- +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… + +## 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!