The platform, which launched on April 3, 2025, provides a decentralized solution to address the vulnerabilities commonly associated with centralized identity systems. The launch builds on Cardano’s previous digital identity initiatives, including its blockchain-based ID system for Ethiopian students. Veridian incorporates Key Event Receipt Infrastructure (KERI) decentralized identifiers and Authentic Chained Data Container (ACDC) credentials to facilitate authentic communications and verifiable identity protocols. The platform features an optional trust layer built on the Cardano (ADA) blockchain, designed to ensure secure and verifiable online interactions without intermediaries. The approach follows the broader movement toward decentralized identity management, similar to recent developments like the XRP Ledger’s Digital Identity Amendment.