What is nChain Identity, and how does it work?

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nChain Identity is a self-sovereign identity solution that puts the end-user in control of their identity and personal data. It provides a complete ecosystem from the Verifiable Credential issuing capability to the end-user wallet where credentials can be stored.

In the nChain Identity system, every individual or entity possesses a unique identifier known as a DID (Decentralised Identifier), and their identity-related data, or claim, is encapsulated through Verifiable Credentials (VCs). These VCs represent various information, ranging from basic details such as age to more complex attributes like academic achievements or memberships.