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.
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.
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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Object Computing, Inc. (OCI) is a technology consulting company founded in 1993 and based in St. Louis, Missouri. It specializes in designing and building custom software solutions for enterprise clients across various industries, including defense, aerospace, financial services, and healthcare.
OCI's services span the entire software development lifecycle, from strategy and design to implementation and support. The company offers expertise in a wide range of technologies, including real-time and embedded systems, cloud computing, machine learning, and the Internet of Things (IoT). A significant part of their work involves helping organizations modernize their legacy systems and adopt new technologies to improve efficiency and drive innovation. They also create and sponsor multiple open-source projects, most notably Grails, a popular web application framework based on the Groovy programming language.
Object Computing leverages its extensive experience in enterprise software to help organizations build and integrate solutions on the Hedera network. OCI provides consulting, training, and development services specifically for Hedera, enabling businesses to utilize the platform for applications requiring high throughput, security, and auditable data logging.
Coinomi is a multi-asset cryptocurrency wallet launched in 2014, making it one of the oldest multi-chain wallets available. It offers a non-custodial solution giving users full control over their private keys. Coinomi is designed to support a multitude of digital assets including over 1,770 cryptocurrencies and tokens across more than 125 blockchains, including major names like Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana, as well as numerous altcoins and tokens.
It is available on both mobile (iOS and Android) and desktop (Windows, macOS, Linux) platforms. Key security features include strong wallet encryption with hierarchical deterministic (HD) backups featuring BIP44 algorithmic security. For privacy, Coinomi eschews know-your-customer requirements for accessing funds and records no IP associations, identity linking, or transaction tracking. Furthermore, its servers anonymize user requests by default.
The Coinomi wallet integrates built-in cryptocurrency exchange services through partnerships with platforms including Changelly and ShapeShift, allowing users to swap between different assets directly within the app. It also supports SegWit for Bitcoin and other compatible coins, enabling faster confirmations and lower transaction fees. Its services are free to use (users only pay standard network transaction fees to miners).
The Managed Guardian Service (MGS) is a SaaS platform built on the open source Hedera Guardian, designed to simplify the creation, management, and verification of digital emissions and carbon offset tokens. It leverages Hedera’s public ledger to ensure that each digital environmental asset, from carbon credits to Renewable Energy Certificate is auditable, traceable, and reproducible, reducing fraud and enhancing sustainability market integrity.
MGS builds on the Guardian’s Policy Workflow Engine and W3C-backed Web3 integrations, offering flexible onboarding (UI and API), real time indexing, analytics, and full lifecycle oversight for tokenised environmental assets. Operated by Envision Blockchain and supported by the Hedera Foundation and Swirlds Labs, MGS enables organisations to streamline carbon accounting, uphold transparent methodologies, and scale climate solutions securely on Hedera’s fast, low energy network.
RealityPlus is a Web3-focused company developing innovative gaming and metaverse experiences. The company specializes in creating bespoke games, NFT marketplaces, and immersive online worlds for global brands, leveraging the Hedera blockchain platform.
A key aspect of RealityPlus' strategy involves several high-profile collaborations with AAA entertainment properties. These includes partnerships with BBC Studios to create the "Doctor Who: Worlds Apart" digital collectible card game and a "Top Gear" experience built within The Sandbox metaverse.
Another significant venture includes bringing the iconic Paul Frank character, Julius the Monkey, into the Web3 space with NFTs linked to physical merchandise. Reality Plus is also a core partner in the "RoadCode" project, an initiative with Immortal, Velon, and Hedera, aimed at revolutionizing the fan experience for professional cycling with support for major events including the Tour de France.
Reality Plus is a member of the HBAR Foundation and uses the Hedera network for all its Web3 projects with a focus on secure, transparent, and efficient Web3 solutions for major brand partners.