A new key to the metaverse? How will "Mocha Chain" change the future of digital IDs? A beginner's guide!
Hello! I'm John, and I'll be covering the metaverse and new technology topics. Recently, you've been hearing the word "metaverse" a lot, but have you thought it sounds complicated? Don't worry! Here, I'll explain the latest news in an easy-to-understand way for everyone.
Today, we bring you some very important technology news that will impact our future internet life, especially our sense of individuality and security in new digital spaces like the metaverse. An organization called the Moca Foundation has announced a new system called Moca Chain. It sounds like a cool name, but what exactly is it? Let's take a look!
What is the "Mocha Chain" and why is it attracting so much attention?
To sum up the newly announced "Mocha Chain" in one word,"A new technology platform that will enable people to manage their own digital identities and important information safely and privately.".
Whenever you use the internet these days, you have to create an ID and password and register your personal information, right? In fact, that information is often managed centrally by the company that provides the service. It's convenient, but it can also be a worry if your information gets leaked.
Mocha Chain aims to reduce such worries and allow people to handle information in a more "self-centered" way.
This mocha chain is actuallyBlock chainIt is based on the technology known as "Layer 1 Blockchain." That's a bit of technical terminology, isn't it? Let me explain briefly!
- What is Blockchain?：A technology that links digital transaction records and information like a chain and distributes and manages them across many computers. It is very difficult to tamper with and has high transparency. It is famous for being used in cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin!
- What is Layer 1?: This is the most basic network that serves as the "foundation" of the blockchain. If this foundation is solid, various services (apps, etc.) can run safely on top of it.
In other words, Mocha Chain is trying to use this secure and tamper-resistant blockchain technology to create a solid foundation for handling personal information.
What does it mean to "manage it yourself"? The world Mocha Chain aims for
The following two points are particularly important to Mocha Chain:
- Decentralized, privacy-preserving "identity management"
- "User information verification (user authentication)" can be done smoothly in various services
Let's take a look at each one!
1. Protect your own information! "Decentralized" identity management
"Decentralized" means that information is not monopolized by a specific company or individual, but is shared and managed by everyone. This greatly reduces the risk that the entire system will stop or all information will be stolen, even if one location is attacked.
In Mocha Chain, we use this distributed mechanism toYou have control over your digital identity (e.g., your name, age, achievements in online games, etc.)This is sometimes called "Self-Sovereign Identity." It's a bit of a difficult term, but it gives the impression of "I decide what to do for myself!"
For example, when a service requires age verification, you would have to upload an image of your driver's license, right? If a system like Mocha Chain becomes widespread, you may be able to safely communicate to the other party only the information from your digital ID that says "I am over 18 years old." Since you don't have to reveal unnecessary personal information, your privacy will be well protected.
2. Identity verification has become even more convenient for various services!
When you start using a new web service or app, it's a bit of a hassle to create an account and enter your personal information every time. However, with a system like Mocha Chain, you can create your own digital ID securely once,You can use that ID to smoothly verify your identity on various services.It might turn out like this.
For example, when you want to travel to the various worlds (virtual spaces) of the metaverse, you won't have to create a new avatar and register information each time. Instead, you'll be able to go anywhere and properly manage your belongings using something like your own "Moka ID (tentative)." This may be the future.
This has the potential to be applied not only in the gaming world, but also in many other fields, including online shopping, education, and medicine.
The Future of the Metaverse and "Mocha Chain"
So, how does this Mocha Chain relate to the Metaverse?
The metaverse is a digital world where many people gather as avatars (characters that represent themselves) to play, work, shop, etc. In this world, trust is extremely important, as questions such as "Is this avatar really the person?" and "Who does this digital item belong to?"
A system like Mocha Chain that allows people to prove their identity while protecting their privacy will enable people to operate safely in the metaverse.Critical Infrastructuremay become.
- You can keep a close eye on your digital belongings (clothes, items, etc.).
- You can prevent impersonation and communicate with others with peace of mind.
- Age-restricted areas and services can also be used while maintaining privacy.
In this way, Mocha Chain is an exciting technology that has the potential to make the digital society of the future, and especially the metaverse, a safer, more convenient, and more personal place.
A word from John
Well, today's news was a bit technical, but it was a very interesting topic when thinking about the future of our digital lives! Managing your own information may seem like a natural thing, but it's actually surprisingly difficult with today's Internet. It's exciting to think that new technology like Mocha Chain may make this "natural" thing a reality.
Of course, this is a technology that has only just been announced, so we will be keeping a close eye on how it develops from here! It might be interesting for you to take a moment to imagine how this new technology will be involved in your own lives.
This article is based on the following original articles and is summarized from the author's perspective:
Moca Foundation Announces Moca Chain For Self-Sovereign,
Privacy-Preserving Identity And User Verification