What is SAS?
Solana Attestation Service (SAS) is a decentralized identity verification system that links real-world identity to on-chain addresses without exposing personal information. Only cryptographic proofs are stored—never your actual data.Zero-Knowledge
Verify identity without revealing underlying personal information
Decentralized
Distributed verification network with no single point of failure
Privacy-First
Documents processed in secure enclaves, immediately discarded
Solana Native
Purpose-built for Solana’s high-performance blockchain
How It Works
1
Connect Wallet
Link your Solana wallet to the maikers’ID portal at
id.maikers.com
2
Submit Documents
Upload identity documents through encrypted, secure channels
3
Liveness Check
Complete selfie verification to prevent document fraud
4
Processing
Automated verification takes 2-10 minutes (manual review: 1-24 hours for
edge cases)
5
Attestation Created
Cryptographic proof is generated and linked to your wallet address
6
On-Chain Registration
Verification status (not data) recorded on Solana blockchain
What Gets Stored
- Stored On-Chain
- Never Stored
Verification Status Only
- Cryptographic hash of verification
- Timestamp of verification
- Verification level achieved
- Attestation signature from verifier
Verification Levels
Basic Verification
| Requirement | Capability |
|---|---|
| Government-issued photo ID | Full maikers ecosystem access |
| Liveness selfie check | Agent creation and management |
| — | Governance participation |
| — | Partner ecosystem access |
Enhanced Verification (Coming Soon)
| Requirement | Capability |
|---|---|
| Additional proof of address | Increased agent creation limits |
| Enhanced documentation | Institutional feature access |
| — | Enhanced governance weight |
| — | Priority support channels |
Technical Implementation
Cryptographic Foundation
| Component | Description |
|---|---|
| Ed25519 Signatures | Solana’s native cryptography for all verification operations |
| SHA-256 / Blake2b | Hash functions ensuring data integrity and privacy |
| Merkle Trees | Efficient storage and lookup of verification status |
| Time-Locked Credentials | Automatic expiration for security |
Integration with maikers
| Integration | Description |
|---|---|
| Identity Linking | SAS verification permanently links to your Solana wallet, creating an immutable identity anchor |
| Agent Authorization | Only SAS-verified identities can create agents. Actions are cryptographically linked to verified owners |
| Governance Integration | Verified identity ensures one-person-one-vote in GAINS governance |
Benefits
For You
- Trust Building — Participate with verified reputation
- Agent Control — Secure ownership of AI agents
- Governance Rights — Legitimate voice in ecosystem decisions
- Privacy Protection — Identity verified without data exposure
For the Ecosystem
- Sybil Resistance — Prevents fake accounts and manipulation
- Accountability — Clear responsibility for agent actions
- Trust Networks — Confidence in human-AI interactions
- Regulatory Compliance — Meets identity requirements for financial services
Troubleshooting
| Issue | Solution |
|---|---|
| Verification Taking Too Long | Standard: 2-10 minutes. Manual review: 1-24 hours. Don’t refresh during processing. |
| Document Rejected | Ensure ID is valid, not expired, clearly photographed. Avoid glare, shadows, cropped edges. |
| Liveness Check Failed | Ensure good lighting, neutral background. Look directly at camera. Remove reflective glasses. |