Digital identity
Separate. Abstract. Choose.
Identity is not one thing. It is three connected—but not identical—layers. Understanding the difference helps you decide what identity you expose in each environment.
01
Layer 01
Legal / Real-World
The conventional identity used in the physical and legal world. It has an important purpose, but it should not need to follow you everywhere online.
- Legal name
- Government-recognized identity
- Business identity
- Contracts
- Regulatory identity
- Real-world credentials
02
Layer 02
Web2 Digital
The recognizable public presence used across the conventional internet, without requiring constant exposure of legal identity.
- Websites
- Domains
- Usernames
- Social identities
- Online brands
03
Layer 03
Web3 / Decentralized
A decentralized layer designed to create a more portable relationship between identity and digital ownership.
- Wallet addresses
- Web3 domains
- Blockchain identities
- Decentralized naming
- On-chain ownership
- Portable digital assets
Real world ↓ Web2 ↓ Web3 — connected, not identical
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