Defensive Publication: The APGP Theory - Sovereign Digital Identity
Abstract
This document constitutes a formal Defensive Publication regarding the theoretical framework known as APGP (Autonomous Personal Governance Protocol).The primary purpose of this disclosure is to establish Prior Art, ensuring that the conceptual model, foundational principles, and novel architecture of APGP are legally recognized as originating from the inventor named above. This publication is made voluntarily to prevent any third party from claiming novelty, ownership, or exclusive patent rights over the theoretical constructs described herein.Note: This disclosure does not grant permission for commercial use, reproduction, or implementation without explicit authorization from the inventor. APGP is a novel theoretical framework introducing a paradigm shift in digital identity: Sovereign Bio-Spatial Presence. It defines a self-contained identity architecture where the individual becomes the sole origin, holder, and validator of their own identity, independent from traditional institutional dependencies. Unlike legacy systems, APGP operates on the principle of "Instant Derivation" rather than "Storage". Identity is not issued by a centralized authority; it is computed locally in real-time based on the convergence of Biology, Hardware, and Spacetime. Key Distinction:APGP is designed to function independently from Centralized Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) Authorities, Blockchain ledgers, or Corporate Identity Providers (IdPs). It establishes a new category: Self-Derived Sovereign Identity.
Fields of Study & Subjects
User Authentication and Security Systems
Privacy
Security
and Data Protection
Blockchain Technology Applications and Security
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
- Publication date
- 29 January 2026
- Language
- EN
- Document type
- Preprint