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# ERC-7231: Identity-aggregated NFT

Source: https://www.eipsfordesigners.com/standards/ERC-7231
Agent brief: https://www.eipsfordesigners.com/standards/ERC-7231/agent.md
Machine-readable JSON: https://www.eipsfordesigners.com/api/standards/ERC-7231
Last reviewed: 2026-04-05
Last updated: 2026-04-05

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Status | Final |
| Chain | both |
| Category | Identity & Privacy |
| Journey stages | Authentication & Identity |
| Detailed guide | Yes |
| Official specification | https://eips.ethereum.org/EIPS/eip-7231 |
| Discussion search | https://ethereum-magicians.org/search?q=ERC-7231 |

## UX Impact

NFTs aggregate multiple verified identities (Twitter, Discord, wallet addresses) into single on-chain profile — portable reputation. Design implications: show connected identities with verification status, add 'Link Identity' flow, display identity proofs. Design decisions: privacy controls for which identities visible — selective disclosure UI, granular sharing permissions, balance transparency with privacy.

## Summary

ERC-7231 creates identity-aggregated NFTs that bind multiple social accounts (Twitter, Discord, GitHub, etc.) to a single on-chain identity. Users can prove ownership of all their accounts with one NFT, enabling unified social proof without repeatedly re-verifying across dApps.

## For Designers

- You can design UI that delivers verify once, mint identity NFT, show proof anywhere.
- You can design UI that delivers single NFT proves all your verified social connections.
- You can design UI that delivers aggregated identity shows real human with real accounts.

## Applicability

### When to Use

- Your users must verify social accounts repeatedly on each dApp.
- Your product addresses: no portable proof of social reputation.
- The flow should deliver: verify once, mint identity NFT, show proof anywhere.
- You are designing a identity aggregation flow experience with visible states and recovery paths.

### When to Avoid

- Allow minting with any verified accounts, add more later.
- Provide clear update flow to modify connected accounts.
- Display friendly account names with verified badges.
- The product has no sign-in, attestation, or identity verification step.

## Problems It Solves

### Users must verify social accounts repeatedly on each dApp

Impact: critical

Old way: Connect Twitter to App A, connect again to App B, connect again to App C...

New way: Verify once, mint identity NFT, show proof anywhere

### No portable proof of social reputation

Impact: high

Old way: Each platform has isolated identity, reputation doesn't travel

New way: Single NFT proves all your verified social connections

### Sybil attacks with fake accounts

Impact: high

Old way: Create unlimited wallets, no way to verify uniqueness

New way: Aggregated identity shows real human with real accounts

### Complex identity verification flows

Impact: medium

Old way: OAuth redirects, popup hell, different flows per platform

New way: Mint once with all verifications, use NFT as proof

## MUST NOT (Anti-Patterns)

- **Requiring all platforms before minting** (critical)
  - Why: Users may not have accounts on every platform, blocks adoption
  - Instead: Allow minting with any verified accounts, add more later

- **No way to update identity after minting** (high)
  - Why: Users change usernames, create new accounts, need to add platforms
  - Instead: Provide clear update flow to modify connected accounts

- **Showing raw verification data** (high)
  - Why: Users don't understand technical proofs
  - Instead: Display friendly account names with verified badges

- **Forcing public display of all accounts** (medium)
  - Why: Privacy concerns - users may want some accounts private
  - Instead: Allow selective disclosure of which accounts to show

## UX Patterns

### Identity Aggregation Flow

Guide users through connecting multiple social accounts to mint unified identity NFT

User flow:

- User starts identity creation
- Select first social platform to connect
- OAuth flow verifies ownership
- Repeat for additional platforms
- Preview aggregated identity
- Sign and mint identity NFT
- NFT shows all verified accounts

Mockup registry key: `concept/nft-gallery` (React UI on the live standard page).

### Identity Verification Display

Show verified social accounts from identity NFT

User flow:

- dApp reads user's identity NFT
- Display verified social accounts
- Show verification badges
- Allow identity updates if owned

Mockup registry key: `concept/nft-gallery` (React UI on the live standard page).

### Quick Identity Check

Verify user identity for gated access

User flow:

- User attempts to access gated content
- System reads their identity NFT
- Compare against requirements
- Grant or deny access with clear feedback

Mockup registry key: `concept/verify-safety` (React UI on the live standard page).

## UI Components

### AccountConnector

OAuth-style button for connecting social accounts
States: disconnected, connecting, connected, error
Props: platform, username, onConnect, onDisconnect

### IdentityCard

Display aggregated identity with all verified accounts
States: loading, verified, partial, expired
Props: nftId, accounts[], lastUpdated, owner

### VerificationBadge

Small badge showing verified status for an account
States: verified, pending, expired, unverified
Props: platform, username, verifiedAt

### IdentityRequirements

List of required verifications for access
States: checking, met, unmet, partial
Props: requirements[], userIdentity, onMeetRequirements

## On Monad

### Verification Speed

Ethereum: Identity mint takes 15-30 seconds to confirm

Monad: Sub-second finality means instant identity creation

Design implication: Can show live verification status, no "waiting" screens

### Update Frequency

Ethereum: Expensive to update identity, users hesitate

Monad: Cheap updates enable frequent identity refreshes

Design implication: Show "Refresh Identity" button prominently, encourage updates

### Gas for Verification

Ethereum: Each account addition costs significant gas

Monad: Negligible cost for adding accounts

Design implication: Can prompt users to add more accounts without cost concerns

## Key Takeaways

- Identity aggregation = one NFT proves all your social accounts
- Allow incremental building - start with one account, add more
- Make verification status instantly clear with badges
- Provide update mechanisms for changing accounts
- On Monad: leverage cheap updates for dynamic identities

## Technical Notes

ERC-7231 extends ERC-721 to include identity aggregation. Each NFT stores an array of bound identities with platform identifiers and verification proofs. The standard defines methods for adding, removing, and querying bound identities. Verification typically happens off-chain via signed messages from each platform, with proofs stored on-chain.

## Official specification (reference only)

https://eips.ethereum.org/EIPS/eip-7231