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

[Andrew Alston]

Hi Junior,

As a matter of interest, have you raised this in the IETF.  It would be far
easier to get backing for a new protocol if the IETF agrees that
constructing one is worthwhile and you achieve consensus there first.

I suggest writing an initial RFC draft and then submitting it to
gen-dispatch, where they can decide if the IETF can support this and which
working group it belongs in.

I'd be happy to work with you on the process (and potentially even a
protocol draft) if that would assist.

Thanks

Andrew



On Tue, Mar 24, 2026 at 10:01 PM Junior <jjmututicloud at gmail.com> wrote:

> 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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