In the realm of industrial automation and control, the advent of Decentralized Persistent Identifiers (dPID) presents a novel paradigm for enhancing data identification and management. Traditional centralized and federated identification systems often struggle with scalability, resilience, and interoperability challenges, particularly in complex, distributed manufacturing environments. This paper explores the potential of dPID technology to address these issues by aligning with the FAIR principles—findability, accessibility, interoperability, and reusability. We introduce dPID as a transformative solution for the persistent identification, versioning, storage, and management of assets within modern industrial settings. Through dPID, assets such as machines and equipment gain unique, immutable identifiers, facilitating improved tracking, maintenance, and operational efficiency. We present scenarios demonstrating dPID’s application in asset management, from real-time tracking and preventive maintenance to enhancing supply chain transparency and enabling seamless interoperability across diverse systems and platforms. By leveraging decentralized technologies, dPID offers a promising approach to achieving a more resilient, efficient, and transparent industrial ecosystem.