ShareRing, a blockchain-powered platform supporting the creation and use of self-sovereign verifiable credentials across Web2 and Web3 ecosystems, is now offering clients and developers to test the alpha version of ShareRing Vault Query Language (VQL). This is an internet-based platform with a query tool for viewing a user’s profile data from one’s ShareRing Vault. VQL will benefit Web3 clients who are seeking a self-service, “zero-trust” ecosystem that “guarantees” a digital future where data security experiences are frictionless.
A query language refers to any programming language that requests and retrieves data from a database and information systems by sending out queries. It works on user-entered structured and formal programming command-based queries to locate and retrieve data from host databases. As explained to Coinjournal, VQL is a web-based platform in the ShareRing ecosystem that enables users to set up the logic behind a QR code in order to obtain certain details from the Vault.
In the alpha stage, some coding knowledge is needed to set up the logic for handling a Personal Identification Information (PII) request, and, subsequently via a QR code, allow for the retrieval of information. Actions such as setting up, customizing, editing, and deleting queries are quite straightforward. Clients simply use their Vault to access the URL backend with a scan of a QR code. The requested data in a user’s VQL is encrypted against their Vault’s private key, making the set of data secure and accessible only by the actual ShareRing ID holder. VQL users are also able to set up any type of logic and data request. And if data isn’t available from the Vault, custom answers are provided.
If someone does not have a ShareRing account, they can follow a few easy steps to set up their ShareRing ID and Vault. First, they would need to download the ShareRing app, which is currently available in the Apple app store, Google Play, and Galaxy Store. Then, they can create their ShareRing ID and set up their Vault.
There’s also an option to log into the VQL customer portal (a URL will be available to the public after beta testing) by scanning the QR code with the ShareRing App Scanner and proceeding to confirm your pin. After this step, it is possible to create your query.
As explained in the update, you would use VQL, because it is an efficient, “trustworthy” digital process to request and review PII. Since it’s connected to a client’s ShareRing ID and Vault, it ensures that this is a secure way to share PII and it’s fairly easy to set up and access the logic backend to manage and customize requests.
This process lowers the risk of human error and/or intervention since the data shared is not merely a ‘screenshot’ that is provided at the time of the interaction. In addition, transmitting PII via ShareRing VQL ensures the data provider(s) that PII conveyed is of the requestee’s, and not anyone else’s.
The requestee receives just the details that have been requested, which helps with minimizing the amount of PII collected to strictly what is needed or required. Data recipients can trust that the VQL platform is a reliable approach to requesting and obtaining PII, without needing to format tech or coding for various programs. ShareRing’s VQL eliminates friction between the user and customer while also preserving standards as well as compliance to data privacy guidelines.