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As AI becomes more embedded in our daily lives, the question of trust and privacy is more urgent than ever. Who controls our data? How do we verify digital content? Can AI operate autonomously without compromising personal privacy? These are the challenges cheqd is tackling head-on. With a strong focus on self-sovereign identity (SSI) and decentralized identifiers (DIDs), cheqd is building the foundation for a future where individuals—not corporations—have control over their data. We sat down with cheqd’s co-founder and CEO, Fraser Edwards, to discuss how their technology is shaping verifiable AI, content authenticity, and decentralized identity. As AI agents take on more responsibility, cheqd’s innovations are setting new standards for trust in the digital world. Build trust in the AI economy. The rise of AI agents is transforming how we interact online. How does cheqd ensure these AI interactions remain trustworthy and secure for everyone? At cheqd, we’re making sure AI interactions are not just powerful but also trustworthy and secure for everyone. And to do that, we focus on two key pillars. First, there are Decentralized Identities (DIDs) and payment infrastructure. AI agents built on cheqd’s framework use decentralized identifiers, Zero-Knowledge Proofs, Verifiable Credentials, and Trust Registries. What does that mean in practice? Every interaction—whether it’s between humans and AI or AI-to-AI—is tied to a verifiable, privacy-preserving identity. So instead of relying on a central authority, users stay in control of their data. They can authenticate and operate seamlessly without exposing unnecessary personal information. Then we have Trusted Data Markets. AI agents need reliable, portable data to function efficiently. Through our network, they can access and exchange Verifiable Credentials, giving them a portable identity and reputation that isn’t locked into any single platform. That’s a game-changer. As agent-to-agent interactions grow, AI agents will need to carry their own…

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