Published incheqd·PinnedSelf-sovereign identity semantics: An economic extension to the Trust over IP stackDisclaimer: This blog does not cover cheqd’s strategic direction but does build some important foundations for the blogs and announcements to come. As we began creating the tokenomic model and product roadmap for cheqd, we quickly hit a disconnect between the identity and public blockchain communities. In short, each community…Self Sovereign Identity4 min readSelf Sovereign Identity4 min read
Published incheqd·Dec 22, 2022cheqd’s 2022 HighlightsWhat a year it’s been! We thought 2021 was smashing, but hey, we should have seen what was in store for 2022. We’re incredibly proud of the cheqd team and our amazing community for all we achieved this year 😍 Without further ado, here are our 2022 highlights. 2022 achievements & highlights Events From…Web36 min readWeb36 min read
Published incheqd·Nov 28, 2022cheqd’s tokenomics for SSI explained: part 4Identity network transaction pricing — Tokenomics are typically documented and distributed via a dedicated whitepaper. However, since our tokenomics will be a constant iteration, we have been using blogs to explain these in an easier-to-digest format, with a summary available in the Governance Framework. Part 1 of cheqd’s tokenomics covered the context/background, utility through parameters…Cosmos12 min readCosmos12 min read
Published incheqd·May 3, 2022What we learned from the $CHEQ communityWhat to do and NOT to do for Cosmos airdrops — Co-authored by Fraser Edwards and Eduardo Hotta. We always planned on recapping how the cheqd airdrops went but in addition to that, we need to eat some humble pie and share the lessons we’ve learned in case they are of any use to projects executing future airdrops. …Blockchain15 min readBlockchain15 min read
Published incheqd·Mar 4, 2022cheqd’s tokenomics for SSI explained: part 3Payment models — Tokenomics are typically documented and distributed via a dedicated whitepaper. However, since our tokenomics will be a constant iteration, we have been using blogs to explain these in an easier to digest format, with a summary available in the Governance Framework. …Tokenomics17 min readTokenomics17 min read
Published incheqd·Dec 14, 2021A year in reviewAfter a pretty busy eight months culminating in a launch, we’ve finally had the chance to catch our breath and think, both about the rapid progress we’ve made but also about next year and the future! 2021 achievements This year has been spectacular, to put it mildly. Within eight months we: formed…3 min read3 min read
Published incheqd·Oct 25, 2021cheqd’s tokenomics for SSI explained: part 2Co-authored by Fraser Edwards and Javed Khattak — Tokenomics are typically documented and distributed via a dedicated whitepaper. However, since a large proportion of the tokenomics for cheqd directly relate to governance and our tokenomics will be a constant iteration, we incorporated them into the cheqd network’s Governance Framework, which will also be continuously updated. …Tokenomics8 min readTokenomics8 min read
Published incheqd·Oct 15, 2021Why Self-Sovereign Identity needs a token: expanded versionCo-authored by Fraser Edwards and Javed Khattak Every so often, we are asked why Self-Sovereign Identity (SSI) needs a token. We've already looked into why SSI matters and how it could address digital identity issues across sectors — from finance to travel — here. Briefly, SSI is a new paradigm…Token5 min readToken5 min read
Published incheqd·Updated Sep 27, 2021cheqd raises $2.6m at $42.6m valuationStart-up raises $2.6m to drive uptake of digital ID — London, UK — cheqd — a start-up whose technology could drive widespread uptake of digital IDs — has secured a $2.6m (£1.9m) investment to support the launch of its product later this year. The latest funding round was backed by Outlier Ventures, Evernym, TitanBlock, 3GR and a consortium of private…Digital Identity3 min readDigital Identity3 min read
Published incheqd·Sep 20, 2021cheqd’s tokenomics for SSI explained: Part 1Co-authored with Alex Tweeddale Tokenomics are typically documented and distributed via a dedicated whitepaper. However, since a large proportion of the tokenomics for cheqd directly relate to governance and our tokenomics will be a constant iteration, it made most sense to incorporate them into the cheqd network’s Governance Framework, which…Tokenomics9 min readTokenomics9 min read
