How Can Decentralized Identity (DID) Solutions Be Integrated into Stablecoin Protocols without Compromising User Privacy?
Decentralized identity (DID) solutions can be integrated with stablecoin protocols by using verifiable credentials (VCs). Users could obtain a VC from a trusted issuer (like a KYC service) and store it in their private digital wallet.
The stablecoin's smart contract could then verify the existence of this credential ▴ confirming the user is "verified" ▴ without accessing the underlying personal data. This approach, often using zero-knowledge proofs, allows for regulatory compliance while preserving user privacy by separating identity verification from transaction activity and keeping sensitive data off-chain.