Indy
Sovrin Foundation
The Sovrin Foundation is a nonprofit organization that promotes decentralized identity systems. It was founded to govern and maintain the Sovrin Network, a public, permissioned blockchain designed specifically for self-sovereign identity (SSI). The Sovrin Network enables individuals and organizations to own, control, and share their digital identities without relying on centralized authorities. The foundation’s goal is to provide a trusted, scalable, and interoperable infrastructure for verifiable credentials.
For more information, visit the Sovrin Foundation website.
Mainnet
The primary network for live, production-level identity solutions. It operates on a global scale and is designed to handle real-world identity verification tasks in a secure and reliable manner.
Link to Indyscan Sovrin Mainnet
Testnet / Staging
A sandbox environment for developers and organizations to experiment with decentralized identity solutions. It allows testing without risking real-world data or credentials.
Link to Indyscan Sovrin Staging
BuilderNet
Focused on early-stage development and innovation, this network provides a place for experimenting with new features or ideas. It’s a lower-stakes environment compared to the MainNet and TestNet.
Link to Indyscan Sovrin Builder
IDunion
IDunion is a European-based consortium focused on building a decentralized identity ecosystem, much like the Sovrin Foundation but with a stronger emphasis on European compliance and standards such as GDPR. They aim to create a self-sovereign identity (SSI) framework that is compliant with European regulations while supporting interoperability with other identity systems.
For more information, visit the IDunion website.
IDunion operates its own set of IndyNetworks, built using Hyperledger Indy technology, similar to Sovrin, but tailored to its members. These networks form the backbone of their decentralized identity infrastructure:
Mainnet
This is the primary, production-level network that IDunion uses for live SSI solutions. It’s designed for use in real-world applications across various sectors. This network is governed by a consortium of European partners, ensuring alignment with European legal standards and fit to the requirements of the member organizations. Link to Indyscan IDunion Mainnet
Testnet
IDunion’s Testnet is a sandbox environment for testing decentralized identity applications and innovations. It allows developers to experiment and build solutions in a risk-free environment before moving them to the Mainnet. Link to Indyscan IDunion Testnet
Indicio
Indicio operates a robust decentralized identity network, providing a trusted, cryptographic foundation for decentralized identity solutions. Their network architecture enables the verification of credentials without storing personal data, ensuring compliance with privacy laws and removing the risks associated with centralized data storage. Indicio’s decentralized structure guarantees reliability, with 100% uptime across its networks for the past four years, and privacy protection by design, as data is always controlled by the end user.
Link to Indicio website
Mainnet
The Indicio MainNet is a production-level network designed for scalable, mission-critical decentralized identity solutions across various industries. It provides a stable and robust platform for deploying real-world applications, supported by Indicio’s team.
Link to Indyscan Indicio Mainnet
Testnet
The Indicio TestNet is a free-to-use network ideal for developing and testing decentralized identity proof-of-concepts. Built on open-source technologies, it offers a neutral environment for experimentation and development, backed by Indicio's engineering support.
Link to Indyscan Indicio Testnet (old)
DemoNet
The Indicio DemoNet is tailored for showcasing decentralized identity solutions to stakeholders. It provides a reliable platform for demonstrating how decentralized identity can work in real-world scenarios.
Link to Indyscan Indicio Demonet
BC Government
The BCovrin TestNet, operated by the British Columbia (BC) Government, is an open decentralized identity network designed for testing and development. Originally, BCovrin had separate development and production ledgers, but these were taken down due to limited usage and the realization that the TestNet was sufficient for most needs. The BCovrin TestNet is used extensively for testing Aries pipelines and decentralized identity solutions, providing a flexible platform for experimentation. It is completely open for publishing test data.
Link to Indyscan BC-GOV Testnet)
CANdy
The CANdy Network is a decentralized identity network designed to facilitate collaboration between various Canadian regions, including Québec, Ontario, and British Columbia. It supports projects focused on advancing digital trust and verifiable credentials through a secure, decentralized infrastructure. By providing cryptographic assurances, the CANdy Network ensures that digital credentials remain tamper-proof, with no personal data stored on the ledger. This approach aligns with modern privacy regulations, reducing risks associated with centralized data storage.
Link to CANdy
Mainnet
A stable, production-level network designed for real-world deployments of decentralized identity solutions. It provides a secure, reliable platform for mission-critical applications across various sectors.
Link to Indyscan CANdy Mainnet
Devnet
A development network supporting cross-regional collaboration between Québec, Ontario, and British Columbia. It enables developers to build and test decentralized identity applications before deploying them in production.
Link to Indyscan CANdy Devnet
Testnet
This network is used for testing decentralized identity concepts and running proofs of concept. It offers a stable environment for developers to experiment with identity solutions without the constraints of a live production network.
Link to Indyscan CANdy Testnet