[ICYMI] The IOTA Identity (Beta) launch delivers a decentralized, privacy-first identity framework on IOTA. Leveraging MoveVM for enhanced on-chain logic and layering off-chain verifiable credentials, it brings self-sovereign identity (SSI), W3C compliance, and scalable digital trust to users, organizations, and more: What Makes It a Game Changer for IOTA? Crypto‑native Identity, Made Secure & Decentralized Built on W3C’s DID standards and anchored in IOTA’s immutable ledger, IOTA Identity ensures integrity and authenticity while eliminating centralized gatekeepers—meaning users and devices gain full control over their digital identities. MoveVM Integration = On‑Chain Smarts Transitioning from Stardust VM to the more powerful MoveVM boosts programmability and scalability, crucial for developers building real-world identity applications. Privacy Meets Proof: Smart Hybrid Design Identity data lives off-chain, with only cryptographic proofs anchored on-chain. This ensures privacy, auditability, and user autonomy, enabling verifiable yet discreet digital interactions. Real-World Use Cases Include: Finance & Compliance Streamlined KYC checks, digital signatures, and fraud resistance, all without centralized intermediaries. Supply Chains Provenance, audit trails, and tamper-proof credentials for products: verifiable across stakeholders. Healthcare Secure, privacy-preserving sharing of patient records: staying GDPR-friendly yet verifiable. IoT & Smart Infrastructure Authenticated devices, trusted machine-to-machine communication, and “digital twin” identities, which is crucial for automation and infrastructure security. Governments & Enterprises E‑gov services and corporate identity anchored in trust without centralized control. Why It’s Great for IOTA Lowers the barrier to secure digital identity and authentication. Users and entities can engage in verifiable, trusted interactions without giving up privacy or relying on centralized providers. Strategically positioned for real-world adoption: with GDPR-aligned privacy, enterprise & government use cases, and IoT readiness, IOTA Identity isn’t just theoretical; it’s purposeful. Developer‑friendly, open‑source ecosystem. With SDKs (Rust and NPM), GitHub, documentation, and Discord for communities, building with IOTA Identity is accessible and collaborative.