Rebooting the Web of Trust (RWOT)

RWOT is an event and community dedicated to developing the next generation of decentralized identity systems. The concept was created in response to the perceived issues and shortcomings of the traditional, centralized web, particularly around trust and security.

Each RWOT event involves a diverse group of participants from various sectors, including researchers, developers, business leaders, and other industry professionals. During the event, the participants produce papers and specifications that discuss, explore, and propose solutions for improving identity on the web.

The main areas of focus for RWOT include:

Decentralized Identifiers (DIDs): These are a new type of identifier for verifiable, "self-sovereign" digital identity, which means the control of the identity lies with the individual or organization itself rather than a centralized authority.

Verifiable Credentials: This concept allows any entity to issue, hold, and verify digital credentials that are tamper-evident and cryptographically secure.

Linked Data Proofs and Signatures: These are technologies that allow data to be signed and verified across different systems, providing a mechanism for establishing trust.

Privacy and Security: RWOT also deals with privacy-preserving technologies such as zero-knowledge proofs, secure data storage, and data minimization.

Standards Development: The work done at RWOT often contributes to the development of standards in organizations like the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C).

The RWOT community believes that by creating new frameworks for digital identity, privacy, and security, we can "reboot" the web into a more secure and user-empowering environment.