Summary of Theseus Identity

00:00:00 - 00:45:00

The video discusses the Theseus identity model, which is a way for people to manage their online identities. The model is based on the idea of identity being divided into thesis (local) and social (online) identities. The video asks the audience if this system fits with their current thinking on identity, and if so, asks for feedback.

• 00:00:00 Theseus IDs are a class of identifiers that meet the following requirements: they must be relatively easy to remember, be resistant to change, and be consistent across different contexts. The video provides an overview of the concept and provides a link to a website that provides more detailed information.
• 00:05:00 The video discusses the concept of identity, which can be broken down into two categories: immutable data (things that will always remain the same, like a string of text or a number) and semi-immutable data (things that can be shortened and referred to by a hash, like a name or a document). The video explains that, in order to identify something, we can either use its immutable data (like its name or its hash) or its semi-immutable data (like its profile picture or its location).
• 00:10:00 This YouTube video explains how to create an identity that is semi-immutable and has multiple keys. This is better than using a Bitcoin wallet that is only pinned, because the user can replace any key and still have the identity persist.
• 00:15:00 This video explains how to create a trusted, immutable ledger of ordered events, using either a public ledger or a private server operated by the user. If the user wants to maintain their own identity, they can use a server operated by the user that assigns an ordering to events.
• 00:20:00 Theseus Identity is a system for securely storing and managing digital identities. The system uses time stamps and signature verification to ensure that updates to a digital identity are only possible after the user has been signed-in and authorized by a previously-generated key. In the event that a user's device is stolen, the system allows other authorized keys to contest the update and keep the user's identity intact.
• 00:25:00 Theseus Identity is a system for securely identifying individuals. It uses a combination of public and private keys, and allows for the transfer and sale of identity tokens.
• 00:30:00 Theseus provides a way for users to keep their passwords and login information safe and secure, regardless of where they are in the world. This system uses a username and password, a public salt, and a private key to keep everything locked down. If someone wants to access an account, they must first get the account keys from the account holder, and then use the private key to update the Consortium key. Once the Consortium key is updated, the user can then access the account with the account keys and the updated Consortium key.
• 00:35:00 Theseus is an online identity system which allows users to certify and verify their identities with others. The system is built with a decentralized consensus algorithm, and can be used to certify and verify identities on the internet.
• 00:40:00 The video discusses the idea of identity, which is divided into thesis (local) and social (online) identities. The video briefly discusses how thesis IDs are unique, display name and tags are allowed, and the document is searchable. The video asks the audience if this system fits with their current thinking on identity, and if so, asks for feedback.
• 00:45:00 The speaker discusses the Theseus identity model, which is a way for people to manage their online identities. He notes that there are several competing did models, and that the name " Theseus " seems to be a good fit. He asks for feedback on the name and suggests that it might be better to change it before the next talk. No questions were asked.