[dispatch] Demonstration of W3C Implementer Support for Multibase at IETF (was: Re: Finding a home for Multibase and Multihash)

[Manu Sporny <[e-mail]>]

Similar to the recent email documenting support from the Multiformats
implementer community, a number of implementers in the W3C Community
wrote a similar letter to the W3C Verifiable Credentials Working Group
in support of the use of Multiformats (specifically, Multibase and
Multikey). To be clear, Multikey is NOT being requested for dispatch
at this time... only Multibase and Multihash are. The full text of
that letter of support[1] is included below:

To the Verifiable Credentials Working Group, Chairs, and Staff,

We, the undersigned, support the adoption of the EdDSA Cryptosuite[1]
as a standards-track deliverable of the W3C Verifiable Credentials
Working Group. We note that this cryptography suite is listed as in
scope in the W3C VCWG Charter[2]. We are already using, or plan to
use, this cryptography suite in our software and desire a ratified W3C
global standard for the cryptography suite.

Sincerely, the undersigned,

Trusted Learner Network with Arizona State University
Kate Giovacchini / Managing Director
W3C Member: Yes
Our software systems use (or plan to use): Multibase (did:key),
Multikey (Ed25519 did:key), Ed25519Signature2018, Ed25519Signature2020

RANDA Solutions
Marty Reed, CEO
W3C Member: Yes
Multibase (did:key)
Our software systems use (or plan to use): Multibase (did:key),
Multikey (Ed25519 did:key), Ed25519Signature2018, Ed25519Signature2020

Mesur.io
Michael Prorock, CTO
W3C Member: Yes
Our software systems use (or plan to use): Multibase (did:key),
Multikey (Ed25519 did:key), Ed25519Signature2018, Ed25519Signature2020

Danube Tech
Markus Sabadello, CEO
W3C Member: Yes
Our software systems use (or plan to use): Multibase (did:key),
Multikey (Ed25519 did:key), Ed25519Signature2018, Ed25519Signature2020

MIT Open Learning / Digital Credentials Consortium (DCC)
Kerri Lemoie / Technology Director
W3C Member: No (VC WG Inv Expert)
Our software systems use (or plan to use): Multibase (did:key),
Multikey (Ed25519 did:key), Ed25519Signature2018, Ed25519Signature2020

Mavennet Systems Inc
Mahmoud Alkhraishi, Director of Engineering
W3C Member: Yes
Our software systems use (or plan to use): Multibase (did:key),
Multikey (Ed25519 did:key), Ed25519Signature2018, Ed25519Signature2020

ProofSpace
Nick Mason / CEO
W3C Member: Yes
Our software systems use (or plan to use): Multibase (did:key),
Multikey (Ed25519 did:key), Ed25519Signature2018, Ed25519Signature2020

Conexxus
David Ezell / Director, New Initiatives
W3C Member: Yes
Our software systems use (or plan to use): Multibase (did:key),
Multikey (Ed25519 did:key), Ed25519Signature2020

Digital Bazaar, Inc.
Manu Sporny / CEO
W3C Member: Yes
Our software systems use (or plan to use): Multibase (did:key),
Multikey (Ed25519 did:key), Ed25519Signature2018, Ed25519Signature2020

Learning Economy Foundation
Jacksón Smith / CTO
W3C Member: No
Our software systems use (or plan to use): Multibase (did:key),
Multikey (Ed25519 did:key), Ed25519Signature2018, Ed25519Signature2020

Participate
Julie Keane / CLO
W3C Member: No
Multibase (did:key)
Our software systems use (or plan to use): Multibase (did:key),
Multikey (Ed25519 did:key), Ed25519Signature2018, Ed25519Signature2020

TruAge Solutions, LLC.
Kyle McKeen / CEO
Patrick Abernathy / Manager Retail & Systems Engagement
W3C Member: No
Our software systems use (or plan to use): Multibase (did:key),
Multikey (Ed25519 did:key), Ed25519Signature2020

FuixLabs
Tim O’Brien/ CEO
W3C Member: No
Our software systems use (or plan to use): Multibase (did:key),
Multikey (Ed25519 did:key), Ed25519Signature2018, Ed25519Signature2020

Gobekli, Inc.
Kayode Ezike / Chief Architect
W3C Member: No
Our software systems use (or plan to use): Multibase (did:key),
Multikey (Ed25519 did:key), Ed25519Signature2020

SmartResume
Andy Griebel / CTO
W3C Member: No
Our software systems use (or plan to use): Multibase (did:key),
Multikey (Ed25519 did:key), Ed25519Signature2018, Ed25519Signature2020

The Pinnacle Corporation
Peter Steele / VP of R&D
W3C Member: No
Our software systems use (or plan to use): Multibase (did:key),
Multikey (Ed25519 did:key), Ed25519Signature2018, Ed25519Signature2020

Minor Decliner LLC
Ron Tobb / CEO
W3C Member: No
Our software systems use (or plan to use): Multibase (did:key),
Multikey (Ed25519 did:key), Ed25519Signature2018, Ed25519Signature2020

Tenderfoot Software, Ltd
Raymond Huff / Chief Architect
W3C Member: No
Our software systems use (or plan to use): Multibase (did:key),
Multikey (Ed25519 did:key), Ed25519Signature2020

Instructure
Jonathan Featherstone / Architect
W3C Member: No
Our software systems use (or plan to use): Multibase (did:key),
Multikey (Ed25519 did:key), Ed25519Signature2018, Ed25519Signature2020

[1]https://lists.w3.org/Archives/Public/public-vc-wg/2023Jan/0027.html