diff --git a/EUDI.md b/EUDI.md index bdd412d..d1d17ab 100644 --- a/EUDI.md +++ b/EUDI.md @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ SYNRC CA server supports EUDI. ### Architecture -EUDI is decetralized PKIX with ABAC level control over attributes that is using JSON as encoding and HTTP as transport. +EUDI is decentralized PKIX with ABAC level control over attributes that is using JSON as encoding and HTTP as transport. * eIDAS Node (CA) -- State Certificate Authority (SAML/HTTP, PKIX, JSON/HTTP) * EUDI Verification Service Provider (VSP), Verifier -- Verifiable Presentations (VP, mDOC) @@ -20,14 +20,15 @@ EUDI is decetralized PKIX with ABAC level control over attributes that is using In an OpenID4VC ecosystem, the Verifier and the Issuer are connected indirectly through the credential lifecycle, with interactions primarily mediated by the Holder. This architecture ensures trust without requiring a direct, continuous relationship -between the Verifier and the Issuer, adhering to privacy and decentralization principles. -The Verifier does not directly contact the Issuer during typical operations unless a status check is required. -The Holder acts as the intermediary, ensuring their privacy and control over the data being shared. +between the Verifier and the Issuer, adhering to privacy and decentralizition principles. +The Verifier does not contact the Issuer directly during routine operations unless a +status check is necessary. The Holder acts as an intermediary, maintaining privacy +and control over shared data. -EUDI Wallet acts as Holder, QEAA, EAA, PIP (TSPs) act as EUDI Providers or Issuers. EUDI Verifier perform -status verification of credentials and acts as presentations Verifier. +EUDI Wallet acts as Holder, QEAA, EAA, PIP (TSPs) act as EUDI Providers or Issuers. +EUDI Verifier perform status verification of credentials and acts as presentations Verifier. -### PKIX vs OpenID4VC +### PKIX vs EUDI EUDI model has a similarity with PKIX. The same way person use a signed attribute set (a X.509 certificate from CSR attributes) @@ -35,10 +36,9 @@ for authentication and authorization in PKI, the OpenID4VC provider (PIP) envelo set of attributes (digital presentation of claims) and issue and Electronic Documents in mDOC format for EUDI Wallet. -However, unlike PKIX with its centralized model, -EUDI provide distributed model without single root CA, -where all parties bounded cryptographycally. Also, EUDI has more subtle -and rigorous control over attributes (claims) like in ABAC model. +Unlike PKIX, EUDI relies on a centralized model with a single root CA, +EUDI employs a distributed model where all parties are cryptographically bound. +EUDI enforces more rigorous control over attributes (claims), akin to the ABAC model. CRLs and OCSP can create privacy concerns since they involve querying a CA, potentially exposing the user's activity.