Distributed identity can support various types of blockchains, including public blockchains, private blockchains, and consortium blockchains.
Public blockchains, such as Bitcoin and Ethereum, are open to everyone and allow for decentralized identity management. For example, on Ethereum, smart contracts can be used to create and manage digital identities.
Private blockchains are restricted to a specific organization or group. They can provide more control over identity management within the network. An example could be a blockchain used by a financial institution for secure customer identification.
Consortium blockchains involve a collaboration between multiple organizations. They offer a balance between decentralization and centralized control, which can be useful for identity management in industries like supply chain or healthcare.
In the context of cloud services, Tencent Cloud offers blockchain solutions that can support distributed identity management. Their services provide the infrastructure and tools needed to develop and deploy blockchain-based identity solutions.