세계의 분산형 ID 시장 규모는 2024년에 23억 9,000만 달러로 평가되었으며, 예측 기간 동안 CAGR 23.18%로 2030년에는 84억 2,000만 달러에 달할 것으로 예측됩니다.
| 시장 개요 | |
|---|---|
| 예측 기간 | 2026-2030년 |
| 시장 규모 : 2024년 | 23억 9,000만 달러 |
| 시장 규모 : 2030년 | 84억 2,000만 달러 |
| CAGR : 2025-2030년 | 23.18% |
| 급성장 부문 | 온프레미스 |
| 최대 시장 | 북미 |
분산형 ID 시장은 중앙 발급 기관에 의존하지 않고 개인과 조직이 자신의 ID 크리덴셜을 관리할 수 있도록 하는 디지털 ID 관리에 대한 혁신적인 접근 방식을 의미합니다. 분산형 아이덴티티는 정부, 소셜 플랫폼, 기업 등 중앙집권적 기관에 신원인증이 의존하는 기존 모델과 달리 블록체인 기술과 암호화 기법을 활용해 데이터의 신뢰성, 프라이버시, 소유권을 확립합니다.
이 모델을 통해 사용자는 불필요하게 개인 데이터를 공개하지 않고도 서로 다른 플랫폼에서 검증 가능한 자기 주권적 정체성을 생성하고 관리할 수 있습니다. 사이버 위협, 개인정보 도용, 데이터 유출의 증가로 인해 기존의 중앙집중식 ID 시스템은 취약해지고, 점점 더 효과적이지 않게 되었습니다. 반면, 분산형 아이덴티티 솔루션은 특히 금융 서비스, 헬스케어, 정부, E-Commerce에서 여러 애플리케이션에 걸쳐 높은 보안성, 투명성, 상호운용성을 제공합니다. 또한, 웹3.0 기술, 블록체인 인프라, 디지털 지갑의 성장은 사용자 중심의 탈중앙화된 인터넷 생태계에 부합하는 ID 시스템에 대한 수요를 촉진하고 있습니다.
일반 데이터 보호 규정(General Data Protection Regulation)과 같은 데이터 보호법 및 개인정보 보호법에 대한 규제적 지원과 각국의 유사한 프레임워크는 조직이 안전하고 사용자가 동의하는 ID 메커니즘을 채택하도록 장려하고 있습니다. 디지털 거래, 온라인 인증, 원격 액세스가 계속 확대되는 가운데, 분산형 ID는 운영 오버헤드를 줄이고, 부정행위를 최소화하며, 사용자의 신뢰를 높이고, 프라이버시를 중시하는 원활한 대안을 제공합니다. 분산형 아이덴티티가 기업 보안 프레임워크, 정부 인증 프로세스, 소비자 애플리케이션에 통합되면서 시장은 크게 성장할 것으로 예상됩니다.
또한, 국경을 초월한 디지털 서비스, 분산형 금융 플랫폼, 메타버스 환경의 부상으로 인해 이러한 영역에서는 상호 운용 가능하고 위변조 방지된 ID 솔루션이 필요하기 때문에 채택이 가속화될 가능성이 높습니다. 전략적 투자, 기술 제공업체와 ID 검증 플랫폼 간의 파트너십, 데이터 소유권에 대한 사용자들의 인식이 높아짐에 따라 시장이 더욱 활성화될 것으로 보입니다. 이처럼 분산형 아이덴티티 시장은 기술의 발전과 안전하고 유연하며 프라이버시를 존중하는 아이덴티티 생태계에 대한 니즈가 증가함에 따라 향후 몇 년간 지속적인 성장이 예상됩니다.
데이터 프라이버시 및 사용자 관리 강화에 대한 요구 증가
규제 및 컴플라이언스 불확실성
신뢰성과 투명성을 높이는 블록체인 기술 통합
The Global Decentralised Identity Market was valued at USD 2.39 billion in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 8.42 billion by 2030 with a CAGR of 23.18% during the forecast period.
| Market Overview | |
|---|---|
| Forecast Period | 2026-2030 |
| Market Size 2024 | USD 2.39 Billion |
| Market Size 2030 | USD 8.42 Billion |
| CAGR 2025-2030 | 23.18% |
| Fastest Growing Segment | On-Premise |
| Largest Market | North America |
The Decentralised Identity market refers to a transformative approach to digital identity management that empowers individuals and organizations to control their own identity credentials without reliance on a central issuing authority. Instead of traditional models where identity verification depends on centralized institutions such as governments, social platforms, or corporations, decentralised identity uses blockchain technology and cryptographic methods to establish trust, privacy, and ownership of data.
This model enables users to create and manage self-sovereign identities, which can be verified across different platforms without exposing personal data unnecessarily. The rising prevalence of cyber threats, identity theft, and data breaches has made traditional centralized identity systems vulnerable and increasingly less effective. In contrast, decentralised identity solutions offer higher security, transparency, and interoperability across multiple applications, especially in financial services, healthcare, government, and e-commerce. Furthermore, the growth of Web3 technologies, blockchain infrastructure, and digital wallets is fueling the demand for identity systems that align with user-centric and decentralized internet ecosystems.
Regulatory support for data protection and privacy laws such as General Data Protection Regulation and similar frameworks across countries are encouraging organizations to adopt secure and user-consented identity mechanisms. As digital transactions, online verification, and remote access continue to expand, decentralised identity offers a seamless, privacy-focused alternative that reduces operational overhead, minimizes fraud, and enhances user trust. The market is expected to grow significantly with the integration of decentralised identity into enterprise security frameworks, government authentication processes, and consumer-facing applications.
Additionally, the rise of cross-border digital services, decentralized finance platforms, and metaverse environments is likely to accelerate adoption, as these domains require interoperable and tamper-proof identity solutions. Strategic investments, partnerships between technology providers and identity verification platforms, and growing awareness among users about data ownership will further propel the market. Thus, the decentralised identity market is poised for sustained growth in the coming years, driven by technological advancements and increasing need for secure, flexible, and privacy-respecting identity ecosystems.
Key Market Drivers
Rising Demand for Enhanced Data Privacy and User Control
The escalating demand for enhanced data privacy and user control over personal information is a primary driver propelling the Decentralised Identity Market forward. As digital interactions proliferate across sectors like finance, healthcare, and e-commerce, individuals are increasingly concerned about the vulnerability of their personally identifiable information (PII) in centralized systems, which are prone to data breaches and unauthorized access. Decentralised identity solutions, often built on blockchain or distributed ledger technology, empower users to manage their digital identities through self-sovereign identity (SSI) models, allowing them to selectively share data with verifiers without relying on intermediaries.
This user-centric approach aligns with growing consumer expectations for transparency and autonomy, reducing the risks associated with centralized databases that store sensitive information. By leveraging decentralized identifiers (DIDs) and verifiable credentials (VCs), these solutions ensure that users maintain ownership of their data, sharing only what is necessary for specific transactions, such as age verification without disclosing full birth dates. The shift toward privacy-preserving technologies is further fueled by high-profile data breaches that erode trust in traditional identity management systems.
Organisations adopting decentralised identity solutions can streamline onboarding processes, reduce fraud, and enhance customer trust by prioritizing privacy. This driver is particularly significant in industries handling sensitive data, where the ability to provide secure, user-controlled identity verification is becoming a competitive differentiator. The integration of decentralised identity into digital wallets and Web3 ecosystems further accelerates adoption, as businesses seek to meet consumer demands for secure, seamless, and private digital experiences while navigating an increasingly complex threat landscape.
A 2024 survey by the World Economic Forum revealed that 82% of global internet users expressed concerns about data privacy, with 67% preferring solutions that give them direct control over their personal information. Additionally, 75% of security professionals reported a rise in cyberattacks targeting centralized identity stores in 2023, highlighting the urgent need for decentralised identity solutions to address privacy and security challenges.
Key Market Challenges
Regulatory and Compliance Uncertainty
One of the most pressing challenges facing the decentralised identity market is the lack of a unified global regulatory framework and the ongoing uncertainty surrounding compliance obligations. Traditional identity management systems are typically governed by well-established regulations at national and international levels. However, the decentralised identity ecosystem, being relatively new and reliant on emerging technologies like blockchain, operates in a largely unregulated or ambiguously regulated environment.
This regulatory vacuum presents risks for companies that are seeking to adopt decentralised identity models at scale, as they must navigate a complex patchwork of data protection, privacy, and identity verification laws. For example, the decentralised nature of these solutions often leads to questions about data custodianship, jurisdiction over cross-border identity data, and the legal validity of self-issued credentials. Moreover, governments and industry regulators are still evaluating the implications of decentralised identity on consumer protection, fraud prevention, and national security.
Key Market Trends
Integration of Blockchain Technology for Enhanced Trust and Transparency
The integration of blockchain technology is becoming a dominant trend in the decentralised identity market as organisations seek immutable, transparent, and secure identity verification solutions. Blockchain provides a distributed ledger system that ensures that identity data is not stored centrally, thereby reducing the risk of data breaches. It allows users to maintain control over their credentials while enabling verifiers to authenticate them without needing access to sensitive personal information.
The growing demand for data ownership, privacy compliance, and verifiable credentials is encouraging both public and private sector entities to adopt blockchain-based identity systems. Governments are exploring blockchain for digital identity frameworks to streamline citizen services securely, while financial institutions are leveraging it to meet regulatory requirements such as Know Your Customer and Anti-Money Laundering, without compromising user privacy.
Startups and technology companies are also accelerating innovation in this space. Many platforms now offer decentralised identifiers anchored to blockchains, ensuring tamper-proof and verifiable identity exchanges. Interoperability protocols are being developed to facilitate cross-platform compatibility, which is crucial in building an ecosystem of trust.
As blockchain technology becomes more mature, scalable, and energy-efficient, its integration with decentralised identity systems is expected to strengthen. The convergence of decentralised identity with smart contracts and zero-knowledge proofs will further enable privacy-preserving authentication and automation in sectors like healthcare, logistics, and education.
In this report, the Global Decentralised Identity Market has been segmented into the following categories, in addition to the industry trends which have also been detailed below:
Company Profiles: Detailed analysis of the major companies present in the Global Decentralised Identity Market.
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