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Research Documentation: This site presents hypothetical implementations and research concepts for the Universal Resolver Matrix framework. Content represents educational explorations and may not reflect current or planned features of Ethereum Name Service (ENS) or related protocols.

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The Universal Resolver Matrix

The Universal Resolver Matrix (URM) is a comprehensive framework for implementing universal name resolution across diverse namespaces and ecosystems. It provides a systematic approach to mapping resolution pathways using four core dimensions:
  • Trust Model,
  • Proof System,
  • Rules & Lifecycle, and
  • Verification Path.
Built on Ethereum Name Service (ENS) infrastructure, the URM creates a unified identity resolution system that bridges traditional DNS, blockchain ecosystems, and modern authentication methods into a single, coherent framework.

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Universal Resolution Framework

The URM implements a consistent resolution choreography across all namespaces through a unified four-dimensional framework:
Diagram Legend: The conditional “alt” block shows two resolution strategies - direct onchain resolution for available data vs. CCIP-Read assisted resolution for cross-chain/namespace data fetching.

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Core Resolution Profiles

DNSSEC Onchain Resolution

Trustless DNS→ENS resolution via DNSSEC P-256 signatures validated onchain.

EVM Resolution

ENSIP-19 multichain primary names across EVM ecosystems.

Non-EVM Resolution

Extends ENSIP-19 to non-EVM blockchains (Cosmos, Solana, etc.)

WebAuthn Resolution

Passkey-based ENS name control and authentication.

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Framework Architecture

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Four Core Dimensions

The URM structures each resolution profile around four fundamental dimensions:
  1. Trust Model - Establishes the cryptographic and organizational trust foundations
  2. Proof System - Defines how proofs are generated, validated, and verified
  3. Rules & Lifecycle - Governs the creation, management, and expiration of names
  4. Verification Path - Maps the complete resolution pathway from query to result

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Technical Specifications

Each profile provides comprehensive technical references including:
  • Contract & namespace inventory
  • Deployment architecture considerations
  • Edge cases and client requirements
  • Implementation details and best practices

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Getting Started

1

Choose your resolution profile

Select the appropriate URM profile based on your target blockchain ecosystem or authentication method.
2

Review the technical specification

Study the complete implementation details, including trust models, proof systems, and verification paths.
3

Implement the resolver contracts

Deploy the required smart contracts and integrate with ENS infrastructure.
4

Test and validate

Ensure proper resolution across all specified pathways and handle edge cases appropriately.

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Technical Resources

ENSIP Specifications

Official ENS Improvement Proposals and technical standards.

EIP-7951: P-256 Precompile

Ethereum precompile for P-256 elliptic curve operations.

ENSIP-19: Multichain Names

Primary name resolution across multiple blockchains.

DNSSEC Algorithm 13

P-256 ECDSA signatures for DNSSEC validation.