Citopia Self-Sovereign Digital Twins™

Citopia Self-Sovereign Digital Twins™

Citopia Self-Sovereign Digital Twins™ (C-SSDTs™) are portable digital twins that can automatically authenticate identity and selectively disclose pertinent data for Web3 transactions at the edge.

Citopia Self-Sovereign Digital Twins™ (C-SSDTs™) are portable digital twins that can authenticate identity and selectively disclose pertinent data for Web3 transactions at the edge.

What is a C-SSDT™?

C-SSDTs™ are portable digital twins that can authenticate identity and selectively disclose pertinent data for Web3 transactions at the edge.

C-SSDTs™ function as platform-agnostic digital identities, combining standards from W3C, MOBI, IEEE, ISO, SAE, and others with Zero-Knowledge cryptography to permit any entity to engage in secure, tamper-evident transactions — unlocking unprecedented data privacy, autonomy, and portability across the connected ecosystem.

Unlocking Cross-Industry Interoperability

Since it is not possible to enable cross-industry interoperability and business automation through Web2 means at scale, we must instead leverage Web3 technologies and principles to build a new solution rooted in trusted identity standards — one that facilitates seamless, privacy-preserving, globally compliant collaboration and data exchange while allowing stakeholders to retain their legacy systems. C-SSDTs™ satisfy these requirements through:

  • Enabling seamless verification and validation of identities and transactions

  • Empowering the creation of regulation-compliant data privacy solutions

  • Providing the ability to obtain and monetize data at the moment of transaction without the need to open up databases / store data

  • Serving as platform-agnostic, legacy system compatible “universal translators,” eliminating the need to build new infrastructure / APIs

How Do C-SSDTs™ Work?

Any entity can onboard and manage C-SSDTs™ for themselves and their assets — vehicles, IoT devices, etc. — via one-click onboarding on Citopia. The C-SSDT™ stores a combination of static and real-time data to log an entity’s journey throughout its lifetime.

C-SSDTs™ are anchored by W3C Decentralized Identifiers (DIDs) to a decentralized identity management network such as the Integrated Trust Network (ITN). The identity verification services provided by this trust anchor, combined with Citopia’s credential validation services, permit the C-SSDT™ owner to seamlessly engage in secure, tamper-evident transactions with others in the network.

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  • ITN Trusted Identity Services

  • Mutual Identity Recognition

  • APIs to Communicate with other SSDTs™

  • APIs to Communicate with Legacy Systems

  • Zero-Knowledge Implementations

  • Cross-Industry Interoperability and Business Automation

  • Identity/Lifecycle Traceability

  • Components/Events/Preferences Traceability

  • Data/Digital Assets Traceability

  • Payment & Settlement Traceability

How Do C-SSDTs™ Preserve Data Privacy?

C-SSDTs™ leverage Zero-Knowledge Proofs and other advanced cryptographic methods to give users control over who sees their data and how that data is used. DIDs are the only things registered and stored on chains. All personal and competitive information is stored locally in the C-SSDT™ and remains under the owner’s control.

MOBI’s Decentralized Web3 Infrastructure

MOBI’s Web3 Infrastructure, designed to facilitate tamper-evident, privacy-preserving transactions between SSDT™ holders, consists of two member-owned and -operated layers: Citopia and the Integrated Trust Network (ITN).

Whereas most Web3 solutions combine identity verification and transactions processing, we choose to separate them into two distinct organizations, each with its own legal structure, governance, network, and operators. This increases decentralization and enhances data privacy by reducing the market power and information advantage of any single organization. The separation permits Citopia to use any W3C-compliant DIDs registry network, meaning Citopia users aren’t locked to the ITN (and vice versa).

  • Citopia is a decentralized marketplace built to enable SSDT™ onboarding & management, application discovery, and credential validation. Learn more about Citopia

  • The Integrated Trust Network (ITN) is a global, cross-industry W3C Decentralized Identifiers (DIDs) registry. Protocol, cloud, and technology agnostic trust anchor for digital identity management. Learn more about the ITN

  • Ease of Deploying Applications on Citopia & ITN: Node operators gain first-mover advantage in building scalable, privacy-preserving Web3 applications on top of Citopia while leveraging the ITN as a trust anchor for identity. Through active participation in the Citopia and ITN networks, organizations of all types can establish leadership in cross-industry interoperability and business automation.

  • Unlock New Streamlined Business Models: Node operators have the opportunity to accrue new net revenue through the creation of more efficient, privacy-preserving, and globally compliant business models based on distributed, trusted data — all while retaining their legacy systems.

  • Access to Cross-Industry Interoperability & Business Automation Ecosystem: Node operators gain access to an interoperable, Zero Trust ecosystem of applications for secure communication and collaboration on multiparty business processes. This offers unprecedented access to new customer bases and enables the formation of cross-industry partnerships without the need for costly one-off integrations.

  • Participate in Community Governance: The community-owned and -operated infrastructure of Citopia and the ITN helps to prevent centralized monopolies and build network resilience by ensuring that there is no single point of failure. By running nodes on Citopia and the ITN, MOBI members are empowered to play a significant role in decision-making, contributing their insights to shape the networks’ future direction.

  • Low Barrier to Entry: Operating a node is relatively inexpensive and does not require significant technical resources, meaning organizations of all sizes can easily get started deploying applications on top of Citopia. By facilitating easy entry, the Citopia and ITN networks promote inclusivity and democratize access to cutting-edge decentralized identity solutions. The elimination of complex integrations and reduced cybersecurity costs further paves the way for newcomers worldwide to engage with markets, fostering innovation and growth across industries.

Recommended Skill Set for Full Stack Developer Using Citopia and the ITN
  • Languages: TypeScript, JavaScript/NodeJS, Go
  • DevOps: REST APIs, Docker, Kubernetes, Kafka, Cloud Platforms (e.g. AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, Digital Ocean)
    • Note: ITN deployment scripts are available in AWS & Azure (more to come)
  • Not required but familiarity would be ideal: PostgreSQL, Redis, CouchDB, IPFS, libp2p, DIDComm 2.X, W3C DIDs and W3C VCs

  • Note: Familiarity with blockchain development is not required to run a node on Citopia or the ITN.

MOBI’s Decentralized Web3 Infrastructure

MOBI’s Web3 Infrastructure, designed to facilitate tamper-evident, privacy-preserving transactions between SSDT™ holders, consists of two member-owned and -operated layers: Citopia and the Integrated Trust Network (ITN).

Whereas most Web3 solutions combine identity verification and transactions processing, we choose to separate them into two distinct organizations, each with its own legal structure, governance, network, and operators. This increases decentralization and enhances data privacy by reducing the market power and information advantage of any single organization. The separation permits Citopia to use any W3C-compliant DIDs registry network, meaning Citopia users aren’t locked to the ITN (and vice versa).

  • Citopia is a decentralized marketplace built to enable SSDT™ onboarding & management, application discovery, and credential validation. Learn more about Citopia

  • The Integrated Trust Network (ITN) is a global, cross-industry W3C Decentralized Identifiers (DIDs) registry. Protocol, cloud, and technology agnostic trust anchor for digital identity management. Learn more about the ITN

  • Ease of Deploying Applications on Citopia & ITN: Node operators gain first-mover advantage in building scalable, privacy-preserving Web3 applications on top of Citopia while leveraging the ITN as a trust anchor for identity. Through active participation in the Citopia and ITN networks, organizations of all types can establish leadership in cross-industry interoperability and business automation.

  • Unlock New Streamlined Business Models: Node operators have the opportunity to accrue new net revenue through the creation of more efficient, privacy-preserving, and globally compliant business models based on distributed, trusted data — all while retaining their legacy systems.

  • Access to Cross-Industry Interoperability & Business Automation Ecosystem: Node operators gain access to an interoperable, Zero Trust ecosystem of applications for secure communication and collaboration on multiparty business processes. This offers unprecedented access to new customer bases and enables the formation of cross-industry partnerships without the need for costly one-off integrations.

  • Participate in Community Governance: The community-owned and -operated infrastructure of Citopia and the ITN helps to prevent centralized monopolies and build network resilience by ensuring that there is no single point of failure. By running nodes on Citopia and the ITN, MOBI members are empowered to play a significant role in decision-making, contributing their insights to shape the networks’ future direction.

  • Low Barrier to Entry: Operating a node is relatively inexpensive and does not require significant technical resources, meaning organizations of all sizes can easily get started deploying applications on top of Citopia. By facilitating easy entry, the Citopia and ITN networks promote inclusivity and democratize access to cutting-edge decentralized identity solutions. The elimination of complex integrations and reduced cybersecurity costs further paves the way for newcomers worldwide to engage with markets, fostering innovation and growth across industries.

Recommended Skill Set for Full Stack Developer Using Citopia and the ITN
  • Languages: TypeScript, JavaScript/NodeJS, Go
  • DevOps: REST APIs, Docker, Kubernetes, Kafka, Cloud Platforms (e.g. AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, Digital Ocean)
    • Note: ITN deployment scripts are available in AWS & Azure (more to come)
  • Not required but familiarity would be ideal: PostgreSQL, Redis, CouchDB, IPFS, libp2p, DIDComm 2.X, W3C DIDs and W3C VCs

  • Note: Familiarity with blockchain development is not required to run a node on Citopia or the ITN.