W3C Decentralised Identifiers (DIDs) are a new type of globally unique identifier designed to enable verifiable, decentralised digital identity. As a formal web standard published by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C), the DID architecture is a foundational component for building a more secure and user-centric internet.

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Unlike traditional identifiers such as email addresses or usernames, DIDs are not tied to any centralised registry or company. This means that individuals and organisations can create and control their own identifiers, giving them "self-sovereign" control over their digital identities. The core of the system is the DID Document, a JSON file that contains the cryptographic keys and service endpoints associated with a DID. This document is stored on a distributed ledger or other decentralised network, allowing for secure and verifiable interactions.

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The Hedera Consensus Service (HCS) is used to create a tamper-proof and auditable log of all DID-related events, such as creation, updates, and revocation.

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TRM Labs is a blockchain intelligence company founded in 2018, with headquarters in San Francisco. It specializes in helping financial institutions, crypto businesses, and government agencies detect and investigate cryptocurrency-related fraud and financial crime. TRM's mission is to build a safer financial system by blending blockchain data with advanced analytics.

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The company's core services are delivered through a comprehensive risk management platform that includes solutions for transaction monitoring, wallet screening, and forensics. Key products include TRM Transaction Monitoring, which provides real-time risk scoring for AML (Anti-Money Laundering) compliance, and TRM Forensics, which offers tools to trace the source and destination of crypto funds. The platform supports over 100 blockchains and 200 million digital assets, providing a cross-chain view of transactions.

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TRM Labs’ full suite of compliance and risk management tools supports HBAR, the native cryptocurrency of Hedera, as well as other assets issued on the network. This integration allows organizations building on Hedera to leverage TRM's platform to detect financial crime, meet regulatory requirements, and ensure the safety of their applications. 

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IDEMIA is a multinational technology company specializing in identity and security solutions.  Headquartered in France, the company provides a broad range of products and services to clients in over 180 countries, including governments, enterprises, and financial institutions. Its core mission is to enable citizens and consumers to interact, pay, connect, travel, and access public or private spaces securely in both the physical and digital realms.

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Leveraging deep expertise in biometrics including fingerprint, facial recognition, iris recognition, cryptography, and artificial intelligence, IDEMIA develops solutions across three primary divisions: secure transactions, public security, and smart identity. Related offerings include secure payment technologies and card issuance, connectivity solutions for mobile operators and IoT devices, and the creation of physical and digital identity credentials such as passports, ID cards, and mobile IDs. Furthermore, IDEMIA provides systems for border control, public safety, and access control.

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The company's solutions are integral to numerous critical activities, from facilitating secure financial transactions and ensuring trusted communication networks to managing citizen identities and securing travel and public spaces.

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Turtle Moon is a Web3 software development and solutions company that functions as a core infrastructure builder for the Hedera ecosystem. It focuses on creating open-source tools, services, and standards that empower developers and accelerate the growth of decentralized applications on the Hedera network.

One of Turtle Moon's most significant contributions is the creation of the HCS-20 standard, a framework for issuing and managing fungible tokens using the Hedera Consensus Service (HCS). This standard provided an efficient, low-cost alternative to smart contracts for tokenization. They have also developed and open-sourced a suite of "Turtle Moon Tools" for NFT minting and management, making it easier for creators to launch projects on the network.

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Beyond infrastructure, Turtle Moon is an active participant in the Hedera community, closely associated with leading the technical development for projects like HGraph Punks. By developing foundational protocols, open-sourcing their tools, and building applications, Turtle Moon plays a vital role in making the Hedera network more accessible, functional, and robust for developers and users alike.

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