# Identities

- [Decentralized identifiers (DID)](/protocol/identities/decentralized-identifiers.md): Decentralized identifiers (DIDs) are a new type of identifier that enables verifiable, decentralized digital identity.
- [Trust network](/protocol/identities/trust-network.md): The trust network enables the validation of credentials by associating the issuing authorities with roles.
- [Verifiable credentials](/protocol/identities/verifiable-credentials.md)