Domain Settings
Manage entity Domains
A Domain in IXO represents the on-chain identity record (DID Document) of a Digital Entity, providing management capabilities for verification methods, services, and access controls. Each Digital Entity is anchored by its Domain, which forms a core component of its Digital Twin implementation. Managing Domain settings allows you to configure how your Digital Entity interacts with other participants and services on the IXO network.
IID Document Management
The IXO ID (IID) Module provides a comprehensive set of methods for managing a Domain’s properties on IXO blockchains. Each Domain has a unique identifier that resolves to a W3C-standard DID Document following the IXO ID Method specification. IIDs are IXO’s implementation of the W3C DID standard, extending it with specific features for cross-chain identity and interoperability in the Interchain ecosystem while maintaining full compatibility with the DID specification.
Key differences from standard DIDs:
- Cross-chain resolution through IBC (Inter-Blockchain Communication)
- Native integration with Cosmos SDK modules
- Extended verification methods for blockchain-specific operations
- Built-in support for IXO’s domain-specific digital twin features, such as Linked Resources, Linked Entities, Linked Claims, Accorded Rights, and Accounts
Prerequisites
Before managing Domain settings, ensure you have:
- An IXO wallet with sufficient tokens for transaction fees
- The Domain’s IID (identifier)
- Appropriate signing authority (you must be a controller of the Domain)
- The IXO SDK installed (if using programmatically)
Domain Management Operations
The following sections outline the key operations you can perform on your Domain’s IID Document.
Domain Management Workflow
Following these steps will help you effectively manage your Domain settings on IXO blockchains.
Update Document Structure
Update your Domain’s IID Document structure by:
- Modifying verification methods
- Updating service endpoints
- Adding or removing controllers
- Managing linked resources
Manage Verification
Handle verification methods and relationships:
- Add new verification methods
- Set verification relationships
- Handle method revocation
- Update verification proofs
Service Management
Configure and manage Domain services:
- Add new service endpoints
- Update existing services
- Remove deprecated services
- Configure service mediators
Access Control
Manage Domain access and permissions:
- Add Domain controllers
- Grant specific rights
- Set capability invocations
- Configure capability delegation
Implementation Guide
Each step in the process above corresponds to specific API calls in the IXO SDK. Expand the accordions above to see the code examples for each operation, or follow the detailed guides below for common domain management tasks.
Common Domain Management Tasks
Example: Creating a Service-Oriented Domain
Create the Domain IID Document
First, initialize a basic Domain document with a controller:
Add Service Endpoints
Add service endpoints to make your Domain functional:
Set Up Verification Methods
Add verification methods to enable authentication:
Example: Updating Domain Controllers
Retrieve Current Controllers
First, get the current list of controllers:
Add New Controller
Add a new controller to the Domain:
Update Verification Relationships
Ensure the new controller has appropriate verification relationships:
Troubleshooting
Related Resources
IXO Identity
Learn about the IXO identity system and how Domains fit into the broader identity framework.
Verification Methods
Explore different verification method types and their cryptographic properties.
Service Types
Discover standard service types and how to implement custom services for your Domain.
W3C DID Specification
Review the W3C standard that defines the Decentralized Identifier specification.
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