We’re stepping back from this proposal.
Over the past few months, we shared parts of our roadmap with many people across the ecosystem. In those conversations, the idea of issuing usernames was occasionally mentioned and, at no point, did anyone raise a concern about it, or about the possibility of multiple authorities being an issue.
Based on the current on-chain logic, and after testing that confirmed everything works as expected (including with Chopsticks), we moved forward in good faith. Only after the proposal went live did concerns emerge about a potential future change to enforce a single-authority model within the identity pallet.
To avoid unnecessary confusion, we’ve chosen to withdraw and decline the proposal.
We’re sincerely grateful to everyone who supported the initiative with votes, feedback, and encouragement. That support reflects the trust this community has placed in our vision.
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Proponents:
WinterStamp: HnvBKihg27L2n6ijV1hfvYQDESrd9kwnBB7KjSt5boR8iUL
Authority: HurhThD66KBUf2zcE9Zhx46sCqNJXviKhWAct95rBCkPuix (PolkaIdentity)
DOT requested: NONE
If you haven't followed PolkaIdentity progress so far, take a look at:
https://forum.polkadot.network/t/polkaidentity-a-friendly-on-chain-identity-service/9702
Inspired by the first username authority proposal made by Parity at https://polkadot.polkassembly.io/referenda/1177 seeking to provide .DOT usernames through their new upcoming Polkadot mobile application, this proposal aims to make PolkaIdentity also an username authority.
We believe that PolkaIdentity has already demonstrated its success by being the first fully automated platform focused exclusively on identities at People Chain.
With that expertise, we believe we can accelerate the adoption of the usernames through the Polkadot ecosystem, allowing users to register their username and providing the necessary tools and clients for other services like mobile wallets and dApps can start using this feature.
Full proposal:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vexc3tb_h0AklF_ymefvkDRHN6O0Hh0TwV1N6R5esJY
About the proponents:
WinterStamp (Leonardo Custodio)
An accomplished software engineer with ten years of experience, joined the Polkadot ecosystem four years ago. He has recently graduated from the Polkadot Development Program offered by Sunset Labs and PUCPR in 2024 and has also graduated at the Polkadot Blockchain Academy, Wave 6. His active involvement includes participation in the 1KV Program and both cohorts of Decentralized Nodes.
Leonardo is the creator of Polkadart https://polkadart.dev a library designed to simplify the development of hybrid applications using Flutter for Polkadot. His leadership has resulted in over six grants delivered to the Web3 Foundation, promoting easier access for developers.
Additionally, he founded PolkaIdentity https://polkaidentity.com in Q3 2024, focused on enhancing trust within the Polkadot ecosystem through reliable identity solutions. Leonardo's dedication and contributions to the Polkadot community highlight his passion for advancing blockchain innovation.
Jay Stormy (João Pedro Novochadlo)
João is currently the Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) at DUX/Decentral, a fintech company focused on financial solutions for the creator economy. While rooted in Web2, the company explores Web3-native infrastructure and has received multiple grants—including from the Moonbeam parachain—for its on-chain innovations.
Previously, João was Project Manager for Innovation and Artificial Intelligence at the Secretariat of Economic Development of Curitiba (Brazil), where he led city-level strategies around AI, digital identity, and open innovation.
He also served as Head of Marketing at Socios.com (Chiliz) in Brazil, where he played a key role in expanding the platform’s presence across Latin America.
João is a multi-awarded innovator, with his most recent recognition being the Future Maker award at the 2024 BRICS Solutions Awards, where he represented Brazil among over 1,300 global applicants.
The proposal to make PolkaIdentity a username authority on Polkadot has been withdrawn due to concerns about a potential future change to enforce a single-authority model within the identity pallet. PolkaIdentity is a fully automated platform focused on identities at People Chain. The proposal aimed to make PolkaIdentity an authority for usernames, allowing users to register their username and providing necessary tools for other services like mobile wallets and dApps. The proponents, WinterStamp (Leonardo Custodio) and Jay Stormy (João Pedro Novochadlo), have experience in software engineering, blockchain development, and marketing.
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