Solana has introduced its new Attestation Service (SAS) protocol, a groundbreaking solution designed to power trust within Web3 ecosystems. SAS is now live on the Solana mainnet and offers a standard for securely verifying identities, eliminating the need for cumbersome off-chain data management. The protocol facilitates the linking of off-chain credentials such as KYC data, investor status, or jurisdictional information to user wallets. These credentials are cryptographically signed and reusable across different applications, enabling secure interactions without exposing sensitive personal data on the blockchain.
SAS is built for flexibility and permissionless integration. It can be integrated by any developer or identity provider without relying on centralized gatekeepers. Developers utilize the SAS SDK to quickly perform secure identity checks, ensuring scalability for financial applications and compliance with industry standards. Solana aims to establish a universal “trust layer” for online transactions, ensuring effortless and efficient identity verification akin to its blockchain’s speed and accessibility.