## DIDs

[DIDs](https://www.w3.org/TR/did-1.1/) are a core component of the W3C’s Verifiable Credentials standard and enable secure, private, and verifiable digital identity. When you first onboard to the T3N Network, the network automatically generates your unique `did:t3n` identity. Every entity in the network whether a human user or an AI agent is assigned a unique Decentralised Identifier (DID). The format of a DID in T3N is: `did:t3n:<unique-id>`. Key properties and uses include:

- It’s a permanent address on the network, linked to authentication methods and permissions.
- Used to access and manage your data and TEE contracts.
- Only binded to one user profile or agent.
- Each DID can hold a T3N [token](https://docs.terminal3.io/t3n/how-t3n-works/tokens) balance.