#+title: Social Protocol Requirements: User Journey & Product Experience
#+AUTHOR: Passepartout Social Protocol
#+DATE: 2026-03-26

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:CREATED:  [2026-05-24 Sun]
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* The Sovereign User Journey

This document outlines the cohesive, narrative user journey of the [[id:1d074690-a279-59cb-b91d-e9a22ae104ad][Social Protocol]] platform, illustrating how the underlying technical primitives (Master Keys, DIDs, PDS, Lightning, and Smart Contracts) translate into a seamless product experience.

** Phase 1: Onboarding (The Birth of the Persona)

- *Download & Seed:* The user downloads the app. The very first action the app takes is generating a cryptographic Seed Phrase (the Master Key / Anima). This anchors their sovereignty immediately.
- *Persona Creation:* The user is not asked to create a global "Username." Instead, they create context-specific Personas, for example, a "Work" persona and a "Social" persona. Behind the scenes, the app derives two distinct DIDs from the single Master Key.
- *The Founder Connection (Minors):* For younger users (minors), a parent or guardian can scan a QR code to "Co-sign" the identity inception. This immediately establishes the Succession Logic and delegated authority outlined in the Identity specifications.
- *PDS Selection:* The user is prompted with: "Where would you like to store your data?" They are presented with options and might select a Community PDS run by a local NGO or guild they trust, ensuring their data sovereignty from day one.

** Phase 2: Consumption & "Seeding" (The Data Economy)

- *Choosing a Lens:* The user navigates to the "Marketplace" and selects a curation algorithm, such as the "Scientific Signal" Lens. Their feed instantly rearranges to prioritize verified research and high-signal content, bypassing centralized algorithmic manipulation.
- *Micro-Earning (Bandwidth Sharing):* The user watches a video. In their settings, a toggle is enabled: "Support this creator by seeding." As they watch, their phone (via WebRTC) serves bits of the video to 3 other nearby users, acting as an ephemeral CDN node.
- *The Reward:* Because they provided bandwidth and aided the network, the creator’s PDS sends a micro-transaction "Thank You" of 5 sats ($0.002) directly to the user’s integrated Lightning wallet. While small, this passive income covers the cost of their own PDS hosting for the month.

** Phase 3: The Civil Contract (Digital Law)

- *The Deal:* User A wants to purchase a custom-built chair from User B.
- *The Contract:* They click "Create Contract" and select a standardized Markdown Template for "Handmade Goods."
- *Arbitration Choice:* Both parties agree to use the "Carpenters' Guild" as the Level 2 Arbitrator in case of a dispute.
- *The Lock:* User A pays the Lightning invoice. The funds move into a HODL Escrow. User B sees the "Funds Locked" status and confidently begins building the chair.
- *The Delivery:* User B delivers the chair. User A scans a QR code physically attached to the chair, which acts as the cryptographic release of the Preimage, instantly settling the smart contract and paying User B.

* Related Documents
- [[id:6fe67db6-25bd-4d11-bd1d-b44ec809e858][02 Identity (Master Keys & Personas)]]
- [[id:3b43a9b8-31d1-4479-a35f-22273b74f0c7][03 Infrastructure (PDS & WebRTC Seeding)]]
- [[id:90484f4a-5b70-4001-93d6-e610e54ed573][06 Exchange & Contracts (HODL Escrows & Arbitration)]]