A Reference Architecture for Trust over the Internet with Universal Interoperability

Explore a comprehensive analysis of establishing trust across the Internet while maintaining universal interoperability in this 41-minute conference talk by Wenjing Chu from Futurewei Technologies Inc. Delve into the ongoing work of the Technology Architecture Task Force in the Trust over IP Foundation, examining the Reference Architecture and Design Principles inspired by the original Internet architecture and human-centric trust relationships. Discover the rationale behind the hourglass protocol stack design for achieving universal interoperability. Gain insights into prominent open source implementations and community specifications, including DIDcommv2, KERI, DWP (tbdex), libp2p, and Indy/Aries, presented as case studies demonstrating interoperability paths based on the Reference Architecture. Learn how to address the challenges of trust in Web3, DeFi, Metaverse, digital identity, and social media platforms while maintaining the Internet's fundamental principles.