From 598fbf6f2c6a2ff334f519fb7c99452a3d638918 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Kayh Date: Mon, 19 Feb 2024 21:29:24 -0500 Subject: [PATCH] update identity server docs --- social/README.md | 7 +++++-- 1 file changed, 5 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/social/README.md b/social/README.md index cdf3591..bd705a8 100644 --- a/social/README.md +++ b/social/README.md @@ -27,8 +27,11 @@ cryptographic keys that can be used to verify their identity, DWNs they are a pa ## Identity Servers Identity servers are optional servers for remotely hosting DIDs. -You can log in to the server with a standard login method - such as a username / password or OAuth connection - then receive -session keys used to verify your ownership of the hosted DID to other parties. +For example, the server may use a method like `did:web`, allowing you to use a domain you control as the basis for your identity. + +You can log in to the server with a typical login method - such as a username and password or OAuth connection - then receive +session keys which can be used to verify your ownership of the hosted DID to other parties. +This allows you to use DIDs while maintaining the convienance of traditional app logins. Running your own identity server is a great first step towards self-sovereignity within The Wired.