# Identity: Unlocking the Power of BSV Blockchain In this course, you will learn about **Identity on the BSV blockchain**. This course will explore the critical role of identity in the blockchain ecosystem, emphasizing the importance of self-sovereign identity and device identity. By understanding these concepts, you will gain insights into how identity can be managed and utilized effectively within the BSV framework. What you will learn: * The **importance of identity** in blockchain technology. * The concept of **self-sovereign identity** and its implications. * The role of **device identity** in enhancing security. * Applications of **digital notary** and **selective disclosure**. * How blockchain identity aligns with **global standards**. We invite you to join the course and engage with your peers in the forum. Feel free to ask questions and share your comments as you navigate through this fascinating topic! --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://hub.bsvblockchain.org/higher-learning/bsv-academy/deep-dive-in-bsv-blockchain/identity-unlocking-the-power-of-bsv-blockchain.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.