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Namespaces

ReddID is designed to support multiple identity namespaces (think: @name@twitter, @name@tiktok, @name@reddit, etc.) while keeping the underlying ownership, auctions, and renewal rules enforceable on-chain.

This section curates the Namespace documents from the ReddCoin GitHub wiki into a builder‑ready view.

Core idea

A two-tier market:

  1. Top-level namespaces are auctioned first (e.g., twitter, reddit, youtube).
  2. The namespace owner defines the rules and economic parameters for user IDs within that namespace, and receives a share of the revenue generated by user ID auctions.

Namespace ID rules (top-level)

Namespace IDs have explicit format constraints (length and allowed characters) and are intended to be globally unique across the system.

Auction lifecycle (high level)

A namespace auction has a defined lifecycle:

  • Create auction (with configuration parameters)
  • Auction open (bids)
  • Auction ends (finalize winner)
  • Namespace becomes active (renewal required over time; configuration updates possible)

Anti-sniping and deposit requirements are used to discourage low-effort squatting.

Configuration parameters (what a namespace controls)

A namespace can define:

  • Allowed characters for user IDs (numbers, hyphens, underscores)
  • Min/max ID length
  • Auction duration bounds and bid increment rules
  • Renewal / grace periods
  • Revenue distribution percentages (namespace owner / burn / nodes / dev fund)
  • Pricing tiers by name length (e.g., 1–2 chars premium)

These parameters are hashed for integrity and propagated so that validation is consistent across nodes.

Builder checklist

If you’re implementing or integrating Namespaces:

  • Implement namespace validation (format + uniqueness)
  • Store/propagate namespace configuration (hash + update rules)
  • Enforce auction rules (deposit %, min increments, anti-sniping windows)
  • Handle settlement (winner assignment + revenue distribution + refunds)
  • Track expiration/renewal and grace periods
  • Expose wallet UI: browse, bid, manage namespace configuration, renew

Canonical sources

Last reviewed: 2026-02-13