[rpd] [QUIP] A new federated identity and interaction layer over QUIC – seeking engagement with the AFRINIC community

[Junior]

Dear AFRINIC RPD list members,

My name is Junior Joseph Mututi, and I’ve been working on a new protocol
called QUIP (QUIC Identity Protocol). QUIP is designed as an open,
federated identity and interaction layer built entirely on QUIC (RFC 9000).
It combines the domain-based addressing of XMPP, the vocabulary of
ActivityStreams, and a novel trust model where ISPs act as neutral trust
anchors – verifying user identities without owning them.

The protocol’s whitepaper (attached) details its architecture: a generic
state machine over QUIC, ISP‑based attestation, a distributed CA
foundation, end‑to‑end encryption extensions, and built‑in federation
mechanics. It is meant to run in parallel with the existing web and to give
ISPs a direct role in enabling secure, privacy‑respecting communication for
their subscribers.

I’m reaching out to the AFRINIC community because Africa is a key region
for QUIP’s vision. The whitepaper notes (Section 13.3.1) that Africa’s ISP
landscape – with its growing number of operators, mobile‑first
connectivity, and strong data sovereignty concerns – is a natural early
adopter. I’d like to present QUIP at an upcoming AFRINIC meeting (e.g.,
AFRINIC‑OPEN) to get feedback from network engineers, policy makers, and
the ISP community.

Specifically, I’d be grateful for:

· Guidance on how to propose a presentation or technical talk at an AFRINIC
meeting.
· Feedback on the ISP trust model and its alignment with regional
regulatory frameworks.
· Interest from ISPs willing to participate in a pilot deployment (the
whitepaper outlines a potential Zimbabwe pilot with ZISPA and POTRAZ).

I welcome any questions or comments – I’m happy to clarify technical
details or discuss how QUIP could fit into AFRINIC’s capacity‑building and
infrastructure development goals.

Thank you for your time, and I look forward to engaging with the community.

Best regards,
Junior Joseph Mututi
WhatsApp/Calls: +27658095749/+27812629742
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