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Core Principles

These principles apply to every layer and every implementation.

0.2.1 You Own You​

  • A human is not an account.
  • Identity is not a platform credential.
  • A person’s digital life must be portable, survivable, and inheritable.

0.2.2 Ownership Is Not Access​

  • Ownership must not require an app to exist.
  • Access can be delegated without transferring ownership.
  • Revoking access must not destroy ownership.

0.2.3 No Forced Custody​

  • A system is not “decentralized” if participation requires custody by a provider.
  • Custody may exist by choice, never by requirement.
  • Exit must always be possible without losing identity, data, or assets.

0.2.4 Replaceability​

  • Apps must be replaceable.
  • Service providers must be replaceable.
  • Jurisdictional deployments must be replaceable.
  • The system must still work if a major actor disappears.

0.2.5 Privacy by Structure​

  • Data minimization is the default.
  • Correlation must not be required for functionality.
  • Disclosure should be selective and purpose-bound.

0.2.6 Resilience Over Convenience​

  • Convenience may be layered on top, but not at the cost of survivability.
  • If a tradeoff exists, the system chooses human protection.