Decentralized Identity
You Actually Own
CodexIdentity is the fully decentralized identity platform where you control your data. No central database. Your identity is stored on IPFS with quantum-resistant hashing and W3C-compliant DIDs. Built for crypto exchanges, DeFi protocols, and Web3 applications that need verified identity without sacrificing user sovereignty.
Perfect for crypto exchanges, DeFi protocols, and Web3 applications that need verified identity without centralized data custody.
CodexIdentity uses a 2-layer IPFS architecture: Layer 1 for DID + Auth, Layer 2 for encrypted attributes and verifiable credentials.
The Absolute Spectrum
Identity exists between two fundamental forces: the individual's need for separation and privacy, and society's requirement for unity and trust.
Pure Separation
The individual stands alone, sovereign and self-determined. Privacy is absolute, identity is self-owned, and personal autonomy reigns supreme.
Complete Privacy
Zero data sharing, absolute anonymity
Self-Sovereignty
Individual control over all identity data
Isolation
No dependence on external validation
"The ultimate expression of individual freedom is the right to remain unknown."
Pure Unity
All identities merge into collective consensus. Trust emerges from network validation, and individual boundaries dissolve into shared verification.
Collective Trust
Network-wide consensus and validation
Shared Verification
Distributed proof and attestation
Interconnection
Identity emerges from relationships
"True identity is found not in isolation, but in the recognition of others."
CodexIdentity bridges these extremes, enabling individual privacy while facilitatingcollective trust through selective disclosure and zero-knowledge proofs.
Privacy-First Features
Advanced identity verification for the privacy-conscious era
Zero-Knowledge Proofs
Verify identity attributes without exposing sensitive data. Prove you're over 18 without revealing your birthdate.
- • Selective disclosure protocols
- • Attribute verification without exposure
- • Cryptographic proof generation
Decentralized Storage
Identity data stored on IPFS with cryptographic hashing, ensuring immutability and user control over personal information.
- • IPFS distributed storage
- • User-controlled data sovereignty
- • Immutable identity records
Compliance & Privacy
Built-in GDPR, CCPA, and KYC/AML compliance with privacy-by-design architecture and automated regulatory reporting.
- • GDPR & CCPA compliant by design
- • Automated compliance reporting
- • Privacy-preserving KYC/AML
Cryptographic Foundation
Military-grade cryptography powers every aspect of CodexIdentity, ensuring unbreakable security and privacy protection for all identity operations.
Ed25519 Digital Signatures
Industry-leading elliptic curve signatures for tamper-proof identity verification
// Ed25519 Signature Verification
const signature = await crypto.subtle.sign(
'Ed25519',
privateKey,
identityData
);
const isValid = await crypto.subtle.verify(
'Ed25519',
publicKey,
signature,
identityData
);Live Cryptographic Test
Audit Trail
Every auth event chain-recorded
FIPS-Approved Algorithms
AES-256-GCM & SHA-512
W3C DID Standard
spec.id/did-core compliant
Privacy by Design
No central PII storage
IPFS Infrastructure
Revolutionary decentralized storage powering CodexIdentity's global infrastructure. Your identity data is secure, private, and always accessible.
Public manifests for verification, private encrypted cluster for data storage
Quantum-resistant hashing for time verification and data integrity
Distributed time synchronization with microsecond precision
Decentralized Storage Network
Identity data stored on a private IPFS node, content-addressed and cryptographically verified for tamper resistance
Global Network Status
// Store identity attribute on IPFS
const attributeData = {
type: "verification",
issuer: "did:web:gov.example",
subject: "did:key:z6Mk...",
claim: encryptedData
};
const cid = await ipfs.add(
JSON.stringify(attributeData)
);
// Content ID: QmX4e57MaVn...
// Accessible globally via CIDIPFS Demo Console
Fast Retrieval
Content accessible via private IPFS gateway with sub-second retrieval times
Private & Secure
Private IPFS swarm with end-to-end encryption for sensitive identity data
Tamper-Proof
Content-addressed storage ensures data integrity and prevents unauthorized modifications
Experience Zero-Knowledge Verification
See how identity verification works without exposing personal data
Choose Verification Type
Age Verification Process
Why Choose CodexIdentity?
See how we compare to traditional identity verification
Dual-IPFS Attribute Server — Architecture & Advantages
Public IPFS (Manifest CIDs) Private IPFS Cluster (Encrypted + Pinned) +---------------------------+ +-----------------------------------------+ | Public manifest CID (A) |<--->| Encrypted attribute payload CID (B) | | - small JSON manifest | | - access-controlled (gateway/mTLS/OAuth)| | - proof summary & metadata| | - pinned for availability | +---------------------------+ +-----------------------------------------+
CodexIdentity uses a dual-IPFS design: publish lightweight attribute manifests (and proof summaries) to the public IPFS network for verifiability and immutability, while keeping encrypted attribute payloads inside a private IPFS cluster under operational control for availability and privacy.
- Privacy: Sensitive payloads are encrypted and only stored in the private cluster; public manifests never contain raw personal data.
- Availability: Pinning + managed private cluster guarantees low-latency reads for verification flows.
- Verifiability: Public CIDs provide immutable references so third-parties can validate proofs without accessing sensitive data.
- Auditability & Compliance: Immutable manifests create tamper-evident trails suitable for audits while encryption preserves user privacy.
How it works (high-level)
- Attribute owner encrypts the attribute payload and uploads it to the private IPFS cluster, which returns a CID (private CID).
- An attribute manifest (small JSON with metadata, proof summary, and the private CID reference) is published to public IPFS as a separate CID (manifest CID).
- Verifiers fetch the public manifest CID to validate cryptographic proofs; when authorized, they request the private CID through a secure gateway to retrieve the encrypted payload.
- The client (or user agent) decrypts locally using user's keys to generate/verify zero-knowledge proofs without exposing raw data to the verifier.
Tradeoffs & Operational Notes
- Engineering Complexity: Requires private cluster management, gatekeeping, and synchronization between public manifests and private pins.
- Cost: Pinning and private cluster resources incur operational costs compared to pure public IPFS usage.
- Key Management: Secure user key handling is essential; lost keys mean irreversible loss of access to encrypted payloads.
- Staleness: Ensure manifest updates and CID rotations are handled via versioning strategies in manifests.
Developer Documentation
CodexIdentity has extensive documentation to help developers integrate privacy-first identity verification into their projects with IPFS storage and cryptographic security.
Quick Start Guide
Get up and running with CodexIdentity in minutes. Learn the basics of IPFS-based identity storage and verification.
View Quick Start →API Reference
Complete API documentation for identity verification, IPFS storage, and DID management endpoints.
Browse API Docs →SDK Libraries
JavaScript, Python, and Go SDKs for seamless integration with your existing applications and infrastructure.
Download SDKs →What You'll Learn
Core Concepts
- IPFS-based attribute storage and retrieval
- Zero-knowledge proof generation and verification
- IPFS-backed DID document storage and resolution
Implementation Guide
- Integration patterns for web and mobile apps
- Compliance and regulatory considerations
- Best practices for production deployment