22d ago· 06 JulRelease

dotID Username Authority Live

Low3.0

◆ Description

dotID identity username authority is live on Polkadot People Chain, approved via OpenGov Referendum 1898, enabling human-readable .id usernames with verified on-chain identities.

◆ Why it matters

Why it matters: dotID Username Authority activating on People Chain adds a human-readable identity layer to Polkadot's identity infrastructure, but the launch was already pre-approved via Referendum 1898, making this an execution milestone rather than a new catalyst. The feature supports verified on-chain identities for ecosystem users without altering DOT's token mechanics, staking dynamics, or value-capture mechanisms. For traders, this is a peripheral ecosystem feature with limited direct re-rate impact on DOT.