The first phase of the research will focus on mapping the current landscape of decentralized digital identity (DDI) solutions and identifying key challenges, opportunities, and integration possibilities for SingularityNET’s ecosystem. This will be achieved through comprehensive desk research and expert interviews with key stakeholders in the identity, reputation, and blockchain governance space. We will review existing DDI architectures (e.g., Gitcoin Passport, OpenPassport, Privado, WaLT), analyze technical feasibility, governance models, and security frameworks, and assess how these solutions align with SingularityNET’s reputation platform and data privacy requirements. The interviews with 10+ industry experts, including identity researchers, blockchain engineers, and cybersecurity specialists, will provide firsthand insights into best practices, unresolved pain points, and potential future developments in decentralized identity. This phase will set the foundation for the technical research and testing in later milestones.

This milestone will result in a comprehensive research report that includes: > Expert Interview Report: A detailed summary of discussions with leading experts in DDI, privacy-preserving identity mechanisms, and reputation systems, providing key takeaways on what works and what doesn’t. > Comparative Analysis of DDI Solutions: A technical and functional comparison of major existing identity solutions, their interoperability challenges, and how they could fit within SingularityNET’s reputation model. > Gap Analysis & Research Hypothesis: Identification of major gaps in current DDI solutions, emerging technical challenges, and critical questions that need further investigation during hands-on testing. > Proposed Evaluation Framework: A structured framework outlining key performance indicators (KPIs), stress-test conditions, and evaluation methodologies for the next milestone.

$36,000 USD

> 10+ expert interviews completed, covering perspectives from blockchain identity researchers, developers, legal/compliance specialists, and AI governance experts. > At least five major DDI solutions reviewed in depth, with a comparison of their strengths, weaknesses, and potential integration paths into SingularityNET. > Clear research hypotheses formulated, establishing the key focus areas for technical evaluation and hands-on simulations in the next phase. > Preliminary strategic roadmap outlining SingularityNET’s potential pathways for DDI implementation, ensuring alignment with its reputation platform objectives.

Building on the findings from Milestone 1, this phase will focus on hands-on testing and real-world scenario simulations to evaluate how existing DDI solutions can function within SingularityNET’s ecosystem. The goal is to analyze their scalability, security, privacy-preserving capabilities, and interoperability under real-case conditions. We will integrate leading identity frameworks (e.g., Gitcoin Passport, OpenPassport, Privado) into a test environment, ensuring they interact seamlessly with WaLT, Deep Funding, and SingularityNET’s Reputation Platform. The research will also explore ZKP-based identity verification to prevent Sybil attacks while maintaining privacy. Stress tests will emulate high-volume identity verifications, reputation adjustments, and identity-revocation scenarios to understand potential failure points. The outcome will provide a data-driven evaluation of which DDI models work best for SingularityNET and recommendations on how to build a robust and privacy-first identity framework.

> Integration Feasibility Report: A structured evaluation of how well different DDI solutions function in SingularityNET’s reputation and funding mechanisms, highlighting strengths and limitations. > Performance Stress-Test Report: A technical study analyzing how identity verification and reputation scores hold up under simulated high-traffic conditions, Sybil attack attempts, and high-stakes funding/voting events. > Comparative Analysis of Privacy-Preserving Identity Solutions: A deep dive into how ZKPs, self-sovereign identity models, and sub-IDs can enhance security while keeping user data private. > Security & Compliance Report: Analysis of identity duplication risks, compliance with GDPR/AI Act, and governance models for identity revocation, ensuring SingularityNET can adopt identity solutions in a legally sound way.

$60,000 USD

✅ At least three major DDI solutions integrated and tested within a SingularityNET test environment, simulating real-world user interactions. > Identity and reputation workflows successfully emulated, including voting processes, funding allocation, and trust-based reputation building. > Security & Sybil resistance validation, assessing the effectiveness of ZKP-based identity verification and other fraud prevention mechanisms. > Clear data-driven recommendations on the most effective identity model(s) for SingularityNET, providing the foundation for the next phase of the research.

The final phase will focus on knowledge dissemination and stakeholder engagement to ensure that the research findings translate into actionable insights for SingularityNET’s development roadmap. The goal is to educate the ecosystem, foster discussions, and provide clear next steps for implementing a scalable, privacy-first DDI framework. The results will be shared through webinars, conference presentations, online reports, and educational content, ensuring that both technical and non-technical stakeholders can grasp the key takeaways. Additionally, the research will be structured into 2-3 RFPs detailing specific development pathways for the DDI Hub. The dissemination will also include video explainers and blog articles, making insights more accessible to a broader blockchain and AI governance audience.

> Final Research Report: A comprehensive report summarizing technical evaluations, feasibility assessments, and RFP recommendations for SingularityNET’s DDI Hub. > Webinars & Online Discussions: Public and private knowledge-sharing sessions to present findings and gather stakeholder feedback. > Conference Presentation: A talk or panel discussion at a leading blockchain identity event, ensuring engagement with industry leaders. > Educational & Promotional Content: 1. Video explainers breaking down key findings for non-technical audiences. 2. Technical blog posts and infographics providing deep insights into the research process and outcomes.

$24,000 USD

> At least one high-impact webinar engaging SingularityNET stakeholders, developers, and governance experts. > Presentation at a blockchain or AI governance conference, ensuring broad knowledge-sharing beyond SingularityNET. > Final research report published, with RFP recommendations structured for implementation. > Content reach & impact tracked, with at least 500+ community engagements across blogs, videos, and social media discussions.