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Prometheus Protocol - Wiki 1.0 Getting Started This section is the primary entry point for new developers and provides a high-level understanding of the protocol's purpose and functionality.

1.1 Overview & Philosophy

What is the Prometheus Protocol? A detailed explanation of the protocol as a foundational SDK for the EmPower1 Ecosystem.

The Problem It Solves: Outlines the issues with centralized identity and data management.

Core Principles: A breakdown of the "Sovereign Key" doctrine, emphasizing user control, data integrity, and privacy by design.

1.2 Quick Start Guide

A step-by-step tutorial for installing the SDK.

A "Hello, Sovereign World!" example showing how to create a new Decentralized Identifier (DID) in less than 20 lines of code.

Instructions on running the example and seeing the output.

1.3 Core Concepts

A glossary defining the fundamental building blocks of the protocol:

Decentralized Identifier (DID)

DID Document

Verifiable Credential (VC)

Verifiable Presentation (VP)

Agent & Wallet

Shamir's Secret Sharing (SSS)

2.0 Developer Guides This section contains practical, task-oriented guides for implementing common features using the Prometheus SDK.

2.1 Creating & Managing DIDs

Detailed code examples for creating a new identity.

How to resolve a DID to retrieve its DID Document.

How to update a DID Document (e.g., changing a service endpoint or adding a new public key).

How to deactivate or revoke a DID.

2.2 Issuing & Verifying Credentials

A guide for an "Issuer" entity on how to create and sign a Verifiable Credential for a user's DID.

A guide for a "Verifier" entity on how to request a Verifiable Presentation from a user.

Code examples for validating the authenticity and integrity of a presented credential.

2.3 Implementing User Consent

A step-by-step tutorial on using the SDK's consent management functions.

How to generate a secure, auditable request for data access.

How to receive and cryptographically verify the user's consent response.

Implementing time-based and session-based permissions.

2.4 Architecting Social Recovery (SSS)

A detailed guide on implementing the Shamir's Secret Sharing protocol.

How to split a master key into a configurable number of "shards."

The user workflow for distributing shards to trusted guardians (other devices, contacts).

The process for securely recombining the shards to recover an identity.

2.5 Ensuring Data Integrity

A guide on using the SDK's cryptographic functions to create tamper-evident data logs.

How to hash and chain data records to ensure provenance.

Example of auditing a log to verify its integrity.

3.0 API Reference This section provides the detailed, auto-generated documentation for every public module, class, and function within the SDK.

3.1 did Module

create()

resolve()

update()

3.2 credentials Module

issue()

verify()

createPresentation()

3.3 consent Module

request()

approve()

verifyConsent()

3.4 crypto Module

Low-level cryptographic primitives for signing, encryption, and hashing.

4.0 Architecture & Core Protocols This section is for those who want a deeper understanding of the "why" behind the protocol's design.

4.1 The "Sovereign Key" Doctrine

A deep dive into the security philosophy governing DID management.

Architectural diagrams of the Device Mesh attestation model.

The security trade-offs and benefits of the Social Recovery model.

4.2 The Consent & Permission Model

A formal specification of the protocol's consent receipt data structure.

An explanation of how smart contracts can be used to enforce time-based and session-based data permissions.

5.0 Community & Contribution This section provides resources for the community built around the Prometheus Protocol.

5.1 Contribution Guide

Coding standards and style guides.

The formal process for submitting issues and pull requests.

Instructions for building the SDK and running the full test suite.

5.2 Protocol Governance

An explanation of how the Prometheus Protocol standard itself is updated.

Links to the broader EmPower1 Ecosystem governance process and Protocol Improvement Proposals (PIPs).

5.3 Showcase & Use Cases

A curated list of projects and applications being built with the Prometheus Protocol.

Case studies on how the protocol is being used to solve real-world problems.