Research Article: Bridging Physical Reality and Digital Sovereignty: A Protocol for Self-Sovereign Identity and Human-AI Symbiosis
Abstract
This paper proposes a unified protocol that re-anchors digital identity and AI autonomy to physical reality. By integrating Self-Sovereign Identity with a Proof of Physicality network, digital rights and influence become conditional on verified real-world existence and contribution. An Alignment Gateway embeds human-centric ethics at the protocol level, enabling a stable, secure foundation for long-term human–AI symbiosis and sustainable digital civilization.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Ethics and Social Impacts of AI
Neuroethics
Human Enhancement
Biomedical Innovations
Digital Media and Philosophy
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
- Publication date
- 7 January 2026
- Document type
- Thesis