Palau ID: A Revolutionary Step towards a Global Digital Existence

Dmitrii 迪玛 Lunin
4 min readApr 23, 2023

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The concept of digital residency is not new, but the Palau Digital Residency Program has taken it to the next level. On February 1st, 2022, President Surangel Whipps, Jr. hosted an Inauguration Ceremony with Founding Digital Resident Tim Draper, marking the beginning of a new era of global citizenship. The program offers individuals the ability to have a legal government-issued ID from the comfort of their home, with both a physical ID card and a digitalized ID for connected services.

Palau IDs examples from the official website

The Palau Digital Residency Program is a Web3 Legal Identity Protocol, where RNS (Root Name System) is the official technology provider. RNS is the world’s first digital Web3 identity platform developed to support the application and issuance of sovereignty-backed IDs. This program aims to provide universal access to virtual government services and turnkey access to the borderless financial world.

The Palau ID is not just a digital residency card; it is a revolutionary program for the Web3 era. The ID offers universal access to virtual government services, and it is a legal ID for KYC on 90%+ exchanges, including Binance. The Palau ID checks are also accepted for hotel check-in, train tickets, and other services that require identification. Additionally, holders of the Palau ID will have a Palau physical address, which is beneficial for businesses that require a physical presence in Palau.

The Palau ID program has received support from many prominent figures in the crypto world, including CZ, Founder and CEO of Binance, who stated that the program is “a very innovative one; a very symbolic and meaningful one,” and Vitalik Buterin, Founder of Ethereum, who publicly minted the Voyager Pass NFT#1430 using his public wallet vitalik.eth. The “Sovereignty Concept” NFT offers the holder official status as a Palau Digital Resident, supporting Buterin’s conviction in the significance of Individual Sovereignty.

The Palau ID program has several benefits for its holders. The Voyager Pass, which comes with the Palau ID, offers free one-year Palau ID access, 150 RNS points, and 40% off RNS point consumption. Holders can also avail of hotel, flight, and car rental discounts by logging in with their account and contacting customer service.

The Palau Digital Residency Program addresses some significant issues faced by the blockchain industry. Geographic boundaries restrict innovation in an increasingly hyper-connected world, and current blockchain solutions lack sovereign legitimacy and accountability. RNS solves these problems by bridging the privacy and security of Web3 identity with the capabilities and validity of global sovereignties.

To apply for the Palau ID, individuals can submit their applications through the RNS portal. The application process involves verification, profile confirmation, screening, and government approval. The entire process takes approximately 5–10 business days for approval, and printing and shipping take another 10–20 days. Once successful, holders can start using their ID immediately and avail the benefits of the Palau Digital Residency Program.

In conclusion, the Palau Digital Residency Program is a significant step towards a global digital existence, where borders no longer restrict innovation and business activity. The Palau ID is a legal government-issued ID that provides universal access to virtual government services and turnkey access to the borderless financial world. With the support of prominent figures in the crypto world, the Palau Digital Residency Program is sure to gain popularity in the coming years.

These links will provide readers with additional information about Palau ID, its partners, and its technology.

RNS Astronaut Program
As a decentralized community with a vision of building a borderless world where everyone has equal economic access to fundamental business activities, RNS welcomes anyone to join, regardless of physical location or experience.

To apply for the RNS Astronaut Program, click here: https://airtable.com/shryjEmJMocOet7Zy

As an RNS Astronaut, you’ll have a unique influence in shaping the platform’s vision and mission. Your role as an Astronaut is to shape the future of RNS, raise awareness of the RNS vision, and help establish an RNS presence in other parts of the world.

Joining the RNS Astronaut Program also comes with its perks. You’ll have access to the exclusive RNS Astronaut private Discord channel, get invited to RNS Astronaut and partner events, work closely with other passionate Astronauts and RNS team members, and gain priority access to selective RNS features.

You’ll even gain access to whitelists for exclusive drops and educational materials such as Web3. So what are you waiting for? Apply now and become an RNS Astronaut today to shape the future of borderless economic access!

Feel free to ask me anything, I’m a Palau ID Digital Residency owner and can answer every your question.

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Dmitrii 迪玛 Lunin

Founder & CEO @ Shegby Inc. - Web3 KYC SaaS (the Network State). MBA, CEC, JD in Digital Forensics. https://linktr.ee/shegby