W3C (World Wide Web Consortium)
Also known as: World Wide Web Consortium, W3C Standards Body
An international standards organization defining web protocols and decentralized identity models.
The World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) is the main international body developing standards for the web. In the context of blockchain and Web3, W3C defines core specifications for decentralized identity (DID), verifiable credentials (VCs), and data interoperability. W3C’s decentralized identity working groups collaborate with other foundations like DIF to standardize privacy-preserving digital identity frameworks. Their standards ensure global compatibility, security, and accessibility for users and platforms alike.