PROPOSED STATE: This integration profile is currently in a proposed state and is under community review. The specification may change based on feedback and implementation experience.

Identity Integration Profile

Purpose and Use Cases

The Identity Integration Profile defines metadata for digital identities that persist across metaverse platforms and applications. This profile enables consistent identity representation, reputation management, achievement tracking, and social connections while maintaining privacy and security controls.

Core Structure

{
  "@context": {
    "@vocab": "https://schema.org/",
    "mvmd": "https://mvmd.org/v1/"
  },
  "@type": "Person",
  
  "name": "Virtual Explorer",
  "description": "Digital identity for metaverse exploration with cross-platform persistence",
  
  "identifier": {
    "@type": "PropertyValue",
    "propertyID": "MVMD-ID",
    "value": "identity-2024-001"
  },
  
  "identityType": "pseudonymous",
  "privacyLevel": "controlled"
}

Required Properties

Basic Information

@context
@type: Typically "Person"
name
description
identifier

Identity Properties

Identity type
Privacy settings
Authentication method
Representation options
Permission controls

Technical Specifications

Authentication Configuration

{
  "@context": {
    "@vocab": "https://schema.org/",
    "mvmd": "https://mvmd.org/v1/"
  },
  "authentication": {
    "method": "decentralized",
    "provider": "did:example:123456",
    "publicKey": "did:example:123456#keys-1",
    "verificationMethod": "Ed25519VerificationKey2020"
  }
}

Representation Configuration

{
  "@context": {
    "@vocab": "https://schema.org/",
    "mvmd": "https://mvmd.org/v1/"
  },
  "representation": {
    "defaultAvatar": "https://example.com/avatars/explorer.glb",
    "displayName": "Virtual Explorer",
    "pronouns": "they/them",
    "bio": "Exploring the digital frontier",
    "colorScheme": {
      "primary": [0.2, 0.4, 0.8],
      "secondary": [0.8, 0.3, 0.2]
    }
  }
}

Complete Example

{
  "@context": {
    "@vocab": "https://schema.org/",
    "mvmd": "https://mvmd.org/v1/",
    "c2pa": "https://c2pa.org/statements/"
  },
  "@type": "Person",
  
  "name": "Virtual Explorer",
  "description": "Digital identity for metaverse exploration with cross-platform persistence, achievement tracking, and privacy controls",
  
  "identifier": {
    "@type": "PropertyValue",
    "propertyID": "MVMD-ID",
    "value": "identity-2024-001"
  },
  
  "alternateName": ["VExplorer", "Explorer42"],
  "email": "explorer@example.com",
  "url": "https://metaprofile.example.com/explorer",
  
  "identityType": "pseudonymous",
  "privacyLevel": "controlled",
  "dateCreated": "2024-01-15",
  "dateModified": "2024-03-15",
  
  "authentication": {
    "method": "decentralized",
    "provider": "did:example:123456",
    "publicKey": "did:example:123456#keys-1",
    "verificationMethod": "Ed25519VerificationKey2020",
    "recoveryMethod": {
      "type": "social",
      "threshold": 3,
      "totalGuardians": 5
    }
  },
  
  "representation": {
    "defaultAvatar": "https://example.com/avatars/explorer.glb",
    "avatarVariants": [
      {
        "name": "Professional",
        "url": "https://example.com/avatars/explorer-pro.glb",
        "context": ["meetings", "professional"]
      },
      {
        "name": "Casual",
        "url": "https://example.com/avatars/explorer-casual.glb",
        "context": ["social", "gaming"]
      }
    ],
    "displayName": "Virtual Explorer",
    "pronouns": "they/them",
    "bio": "Exploring the digital frontier",
    "colorScheme": {
      "primary": [0.2, 0.4, 0.8],
      "secondary": [0.8, 0.3, 0.2]
    },
    "profileImage": "https://example.com/images/explorer-profile.jpg",
    "bannerImage": "https://example.com/images/explorer-banner.jpg"
  },
  
  "privacy": {
    "dataSharing": {
      "profile": "public",
      "contact": "connections",
      "activity": "followers",
      "location": "private"
    },
    "visibilitySettings": {
      "onlineStatus": "public",
      "activeWorlds": "connections",
      "currentActivity": "followers"
    },
    "consentPreferences": {
      "dataCollection": false,
      "behavioralTracking": false,
      "thirdPartySharing": false,
      "targetedAdvertising": false
    }
  },
  
  "reputation": {
    "verifiedCredentials": [
      {
        "id": "vc-1",
        "type": "VerifiedCreator",
        "issuer": "did:example:platform123",
        "issuanceDate": "2024-02-01",
        "expirationDate": "2025-02-01",
        "evidence": "https://example.com/credentials/creator-badge"
      }
    ],
    "trustLevel": {
      "overall": 0.94,
      "communityRating": 4.8,
      "verificationScore": 0.92,
      "completenessScore": 1.0
    }
  },
  
  "achievements": {
    "badges": [
      {
        "id": "badge-1",
        "name": "Pioneer",
        "description": "Early adopter of the platform",
        "issuer": "DigitalFrontier",
        "issuanceDate": "2024-01-20",
        "image": "https://example.com/badges/pioneer.png",
        "criteria": "Joined during alpha phase"
      },
      {
        "id": "badge-2",
        "name": "Creator",
        "description": "Published 10+ original creations",
        "issuer": "CreatorGuild",
        "issuanceDate": "2024-02-15",
        "image": "https://example.com/badges/creator.png",
        "criteria": "10 original works published and verified"
      }
    ],
    "skills": [
      {
        "name": "3D Modeling",
        "level": 4,
        "endorsements": 12,
        "projects": [
          "https://example.com/projects/model-1",
          "https://example.com/projects/model-2"
        ]
      },
      {
        "name": "Virtual Architecture",
        "level": 3,
        "endorsements": 8,
        "projects": [
          "https://example.com/projects/building-1"
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  
  "social": {
    "connections": {
      "friends": 42,
      "followers": 156,
      "following": 78,
      "collaborators": 15
    },
    "groups": [
      {
        "id": "group-1",
        "name": "Creator Collective",
        "role": "member",
        "joinDate": "2024-02-01"
      },
      {
        "id": "group-2",
        "name": "Explorer's Guild",
        "role": "moderator",
        "joinDate": "2024-01-25"
      }
    ],
    "communities": [
      {
        "id": "community-1",
        "name": "Digital Frontier",
        "level": 5,
        "joinDate": "2024-01-15"
      }
    ]
  },
  
  "c2pa:claims": [
    {
      "title": "Identity Verification",
      "dateCreated": "2024-03-15T10:30:00Z",
      "producer": {
        "name": "Identity Verification Service",
        "identifier": "did:example:verifier456"
      },
      "signature": {
        "type": "Ed25519Signature2020",
        "created": "2024-03-15T10:30:00Z",
        "verificationMethod": "did:example:verifier456#key-1"
      }
    }
  ],
  
  "preferences": {
    "language": "en-US",
    "theme": "dark",
    "notifications": {
      "messages": true,
      "mentions": true,
      "events": true,
      "updates": false
    },
    "accessibility": {
      "highContrast": false,
      "reduceMotion": false,
      "textToSpeech": false,
      "subtitles": true
    }
  },
  
  "platformAssociations": [
    {
      "platform": "MetaVerse One",
      "id": "explorer-one",
      "url": "https://metaverse-one.example.com/users/explorer-one",
      "dateJoined": "2024-01-15"
    },
    {
      "platform": "VirtualRealm",
      "id": "v-explorer-42",
      "url": "https://virtualrealm.example.com/users/v-explorer-42",
      "dateJoined": "2024-02-10"
    }
  ]
}

Validation Rules

Required Properties

Valid identity type
Complete authentication information
Proper representation settings
Privacy configurations
Security measures

Technical Properties

Valid authentication methods
Proper credential formats
Complete profile information
Appropriate privacy settings
Valid reference URLs

Best Practices

Identity Configuration
- Choose appropriate identity type
- Configure clear privacy settings
- Implement strong authentication
- Define representation preferences
- Maintain consistent identifiers
Privacy Management
- Create granular privacy controls
- Document data usage policies
- Implement consent mechanisms
- Allow context-specific settings
- Plan for jurisdiction compliance
Cross-Platform Integration
- Define consistent identifiers
- Document platform associations
- Create transition protocols
- Maintain reputation portability
- Plan for data synchronization
Reputation Systems
- Implement verifiable credentials
- Document trust metrics
- Create transparent rating systems
- Define achievement criteria
- Support endorsement mechanisms

Common Issues

Identity Verification
- Pseudonymity vs. verification
- Cross-platform authentication
- Credential management
- Recovery mechanisms
- Security vulnerabilities
Privacy Compliance
- Regional regulations
- Data minimization
- Consent management
- User control implementation
- Metadata privacy considerations

Next Steps

Review Avatar Profile for representation integration
See C2PA Standard for authentication and verification
Check Validation Tools for testing

Purpose and Use Cases​

Core Structure​

Required Properties​

Basic Information​

Identity Properties​

Technical Specifications​

Authentication Configuration​

Representation Configuration​

Complete Example​

Validation Rules​

Required Properties​

Technical Properties​

Best Practices​

Common Issues​

Next Steps​

Purpose and Use Cases

Core Structure

Required Properties

Basic Information

Identity Properties

Technical Specifications

Authentication Configuration

Representation Configuration

Complete Example

Validation Rules

Required Properties

Technical Properties

Best Practices

Common Issues

Next Steps