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EDEBIT
EDEBIT Top Level Domain
High-Level Architecture
At a high level, EDEBIT consists of five layers:
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User Interface Layer (Web2/Web3 Front Ends)
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Domain Resolution Layer
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Routing & Logic Layer
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Settlement Layer
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Optional Intelligence Layer (Automation & Optimization)
Each layer is modular and can evolve independently.
Domain Resolution Layer
- Domain Ownership
Domains within the EDEBIT ecosystem (e.g., merchant.edebit) represent identity and intent, not custody.
Domain ownership is cryptographically verifiable via:
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blockchain-based domain registries (e.g., Handshake-style ownership),
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or registrar-backed records linked to verifiable wallets.
Routing & Payment Logic
- Context-Aware Routing
When a payer enters a domain (e.g., shop.edebit), the system evaluates:
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selected currency or asset,
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payer wallet capabilities,
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merchant preferences,
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regulatory constraints,
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network fees and latency.
The routing layer then selects the best available settlement path.
- No Mandatory Token Dependency
EDEBIT does not require the use of a proprietary token for basic payment routing.
Optional tokens may be used for:
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fee optimization,
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staking access to premium features,
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governance,
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or incentive alignment.
Settlement Layer
Settlement occurs directly on existing rails, such as:
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blockchain transfers (stablecoins, native tokens),
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payment service providers,
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on-ramp/off-ramp partners.
EDEBIT does not intermediate or re-custody funds during settlement.
- Example Flow (On-Chain)
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User enters
merchant.edebit -
Resolver returns supported payment endpoints
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Wallet executes a standard on-chain transfer
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Settlement finalizes on the target network
- Example Flow (Hybrid)
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User enters
merchant.edebit -
Resolver routes to fiat on-ramp
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PSP handles compliance and settlement
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Merchant receives funds via existing rails
EDEBIT
(Part of an IBM Partner Programme)
EDEBIT TLD Agentic AI Programme
Domain-Based Payments for Web2 and Web3
Overview
EDEBIT is a non-custodial payment abstraction layer that allows human-readable domain names to be used as payment identifiers, while actual settlement continues to occur on existing blockchain and traditional payment rails. EDEBIT improves usability.
EDEBIT does not replace blockchains, wallets, or payment networks. Instead, it provides a resolution and routing layer that maps a domain name to one or more underlying payment endpoints, depending on context, currency, and user preference.
The system is designed to:
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reduce user error and improve payment UX,
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preserve user custody,
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and remain compatible with existing infrastructure.
Core Design Principles
- Non-Custodial by Default
EDEBIT does not hold user funds and does not require custody of private keys.
Users retain full control of their wallets, accounts, and assets.
- Human-Readable Addressing
Domain names act as payment aliases, not wallets themselves.
The domain resolves to one or more destination endpoints (on-chain or off-chain).
- Rail-Agnostic Payments
EDEBIT does not mandate a single blockchain, token, or payment network.
It supports multi-rail routing, including:
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blockchain networks,
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stablecoin rails,
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fiat on-ramps and off-ramps.
- Progressive Decentralization
The architecture supports decentralization where practical, while allowing centralized components where required for performance, compliance, or interoperability.
EDEBIT Token
The EDEBIT Token is backed by the EDEBIT TLD and other assets. View the EDEBIT Token Price and details HERE
Security
- Assumptions
EDEBIT assumes:
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Users control private keys,
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Blockchains provide settlement security,
- Protections
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Cryptographic domain ownership
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Signed resolver records
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Optional hash anchoring on-chain
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No centralized honeypots of funds
Because funds are never pooled, systemic risk is reduced.
- Wallet Compatibility
Wallets can integrate EDEBIT by:
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resolving domains to standard addresses,
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executing standard transactions,
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without protocol-level changes.
Why Domains as Payment Identifiers?
Domains provide:
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human readability,
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global uniqueness,
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portability across platforms,
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brand alignment,
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and long-term persistence.
EDEBIT uses domains as an abstraction layer, not as a replacement for existing payment infrastructure.
In Summary
EDEBIT is best understood as:
A domain-based payment resolution and routing layer that sits above existing payment rails, preserving custody while improving usability.
It does not attempt to replace:
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wallets,
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blockchains,
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banks,
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or payment processors.
Instead, it connects them through a consistent, human-readable interface that can evolve alongside both Web2 and Web3 ecosystems.