# Masque ID (Decentralized Identity)

## Masque ID

Masque ID is a decentralized identity system for compliant digital assets . It streamlines KYC while streamlining data privacy.

The Masque ID protocol allows users to create their self-sovereign identity on the blockchain. Their private data is kept off-chain with trusted parties, encrypted identity proofs of data validation are published on the blockchain.

**Key Features**

1. **Self-Sovereign Identity (SSI):** Users manage their identities, including attributes like jurisdiction codes, risk scores, and compliance credentials.
2. **Off-Chain Privacy:** Sensitive data (e.g., passports) is stored with trusted KYC providers, while only encrypted identity proofs are published on-chain.
3. **Claims-Based Verification:** The Claim Registry manages compliance claims like KYC and AML, linked to user identities for real-time validation.
4. **Dynamic Risk Management:** Risk scores are updated dynamically based on activity, jurisdiction, and compliance status.

**Masque ID: Decentralized Identity System**

**Purpose:** Masque ID enables self-sovereign identity (SSI) management for compliant digital assets. It integrates on-chain identity proofs with off-chain data storage, streamlining KYC and regulatory compliance while preserving privacy.

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**Key Features**

1. **Self-Sovereign Identity (SSI):** Users manage their identities, including attributes like jurisdiction codes, risk scores, and compliance credentials.
2. **Off-Chain Privacy:** Sensitive data (e.g., passports) is stored with trusted KYC providers, while only encrypted identity proofs are published on-chain.
3. **Cryptographic Proofs:** Identity validation relies on tamper-proof cryptographic attestations, ensuring authenticity without exposing private data.
4. **Claims-Based Verification:** The Claim Registry manages compliance claims like KYC and AML, linked to user identities for real-time validation.
5. **Dynamic Risk Management:** Risk scores are updated dynamically based on activity, jurisdiction, and compliance status.

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**Processes**

1. **Identity Creation:** Users submit documents to KYC providers, who validate and generate on-chain identity proofs.
2. **Compliance Validation:** The Compliance Module queries the Identity and Claim Registries to ensure regulatory adherence during transactions.
3. **Updates and Restrictions:** Non-compliant identities and expired claims are dynamically revoked or updated.

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**Core Interactions**

* **Users:** Manage their identities and proofs through Masque ID.
* **KYC Providers:** Validate data and issue cryptographic proofs.
* **Smart Contracts:** Query Masque ID for compliance validation.

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