How is the Participant Registry (Satellite) in the iSHARE network unique?

The Hyperledger based Participant Registry (satellite) is the Trust Anchor and within a data space plays a crucial role in ensuring trust and compliance. It is responsible for evaluating whether parties adhere to the data space agreements. In a data space, the Data Space Authority maintains the Participant Registry of data space participants. Each participant in the data space is linked to the Data Space Authority through the Participant Registry. They can verify in the Participant Registry whether other parties in the data space are trusted and compliant. 

When a participant seeks admission to the data space, the Data Space Authority verifies their compliance with technical standards, their verified identity, and their signed contract. This onboarding process establishes a user-friendly approach to data sharing while upholding security measures. Certified parties, due to their role in the iSHARE network, undergo a more stringent evaluation process. The Trust Framework also provides an assessment framework to ensure that  certified parties meet the specific requirements associated with their role.

To learn more about the Participant Registry and its primary use cases within the iSHARE Trust Framework, continue reading here.