Attestations are essential whenever you need to prove or verify something. Their applications are vast, ranging from verifying a an identity for social media platforms, providing proof of education or employment credentials, to enabling access to healthcare services. They are also used in verifying the authenticity of physical items like artworks or luxury goods, and even in facilitating secure and verifiable voting systems.
The struggle with digital identity and reputation has been a long-standing issue online. Identity starts from the moment you are named and continues to build as various entities in your life provide attestations — your friends vouching for your character, employers confirming your role, schools verifying your academic achievements, and governments authenticating your licenses. Attestations can elegantly represent your reputation over time. However, attestations go beyond just proving identity; they are instrumental in journalism, voting, supply chains, compliance, and more.