ReddID Architecture Overview - reddcoin-project/reddcoin GitHub Wiki

Reddcoin ID System Architecture Overview

Introduction

The Reddcoin ID (ReddID) system is a comprehensive digital identity and namespace management platform built on the Reddcoin blockchain. It enables users to register and manage human-readable identifiers through an auction-based mechanism, creating a fair and economically sustainable system for digital identity allocation.

Core Components

1. Three-Tiered Identity Structure

The system implements a hierarchical identity structure with three distinct layers:

  • Namespaces: Top-level domains (e.g., ".redd") that define the rules and parameters for user IDs
  • User IDs: Second-level identifiers (e.g., "alice.redd") tied to specific namespaces
  • ReddIDs: Cross-namespace identities that enable consistent identification across the Reddcoin ecosystem

2. Auction-Based Allocation

All identifiers are allocated through competitive auctions rather than fixed-fee registrations:

  • Namespace Auctions: 14-30 day auctions for top-level namespaces
  • User ID Auctions: Auctions for IDs within namespaces, with parameters set by namespace owners
  • ReddID Auctions: Specialized auctions for cross-namespace identities

3. Economic Model

The system implements a deflationary economic model:

  • Revenue Distribution: Auction proceeds are divided between burn pool (50-80%), namespace owners (5-10%), node operators (5-25%), and development fund (5-15%)
  • Tiered Pricing: Premium identifiers (shorter, dictionary words) command higher minimum prices
  • Renewal Economics: Periodic renewal fees with activity-based discounts

System Architecture

Core System Components

  1. ReddIDManager: Central manager responsible for coordinating all ID-related operations
  2. NamespaceManager: Handles namespace auction and management
  3. AuctionManager: Manages auction creation, bidding, and finalization
  4. ProfileManager: Manages ReddID profiles and social connections
  5. ReddIDDB: Persistent storage for all identity and auction data
  6. ReddIDP2PManager: Handles peer-to-peer communication for identity data

Blockchain Integration

  • Custom OP_RETURN formats for on-chain identity operations
  • Specific operation codes for different identity actions
  • P2P protocol extensions for efficient identity data propagation
  • Validation rules to ensure identity system integrity

Reputation System

  • Multi-factor reputation scoring (longevity, transaction volume, verification depth, etc.)
  • Decentralized calculation with validation by multiple nodes
  • Cross-namespace consistent reputation representation

Implementation Details

  • Built as an extension to the Reddcoin Core protocol
  • Comprehensive RPC interface for all identity operations
  • Integration with wallet functionality for seamless user experience
  • SDK/Interface layer for third-party application integration

Security and Governance

  • Anti-squatting measures to prevent identity hoarding
  • Transparent dispute resolution processes for identity conflicts
  • Parameter boundaries to ensure economic sustainability
  • Governance framework for system evolution and management

This architecture provides a robust foundation for a decentralized identity system that balances user-friendliness with economic sustainability, creating a valuable identity layer for the Reddcoin ecosystem.

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