> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.maikers.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# SAS Verification

> Privacy-preserving identity verification through Solana Attestation Service

## 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.

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  <Card title="Zero-Knowledge" icon="eye-slash">
    Verify identity without revealing underlying personal information
  </Card>

  <Card title="Decentralized" icon="network">
    Distributed verification network with no single point of failure
  </Card>

  <Card title="Privacy-First" icon="shield-check">
    Documents processed in secure enclaves, immediately discarded
  </Card>

  <Card title="Solana Native" icon="bolt">
    Purpose-built for Solana's high-performance blockchain
  </Card>
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## How It Works

<Steps>
  <Step title="Connect Wallet">
    Link your Solana wallet to the maikers'ID portal at
    [id.maikers.com](https://id.maikers.com). Maikers never asks for your seed
    phrase or private key; wallet signatures only prove address ownership.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Submit Documents">
    Upload identity documents through encrypted, secure channels
  </Step>

  <Step title="Liveness Check">
    Complete selfie verification to prevent document fraud
  </Step>

  <Step title="Processing">
    Automated verification takes 2-10 minutes (manual review: 1-24 hours for
    edge cases)
  </Step>

  <Step title="Attestation Created">
    Cryptographic proof is generated and linked to your wallet address
  </Step>

  <Step title="On-Chain Registration">
    Verification status (not data) recorded on Solana blockchain
  </Step>
</Steps>

## What Gets Stored

<Tabs>
  <Tab title="Stored On-Chain">
    **Verification Status Only**

    * Cryptographic hash of verification
    * Timestamp of verification
    * Verification level achieved
    * Attestation signature from verifier
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="Never Stored">
    **Personal Information Protected**

    * Identity documents
    * Personal names or addresses
    * Biometric data
    * Government ID numbers
    * Any recoverable personal information
  </Tab>
</Tabs>

<Warning>
  **Zero Personal Data Storage**: Your actual identity documents are never
  stored on-chain or in any centralized database. Only the fact that you
  verified is recorded.
</Warning>

## 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. |

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