| Form | A digital-residency identity with a physical card and supported digital copy | A non-transferable on-chain identity token issued to a specific wallet |
| Basis | A Palau Digital Residency application and government review | A supported verified identity, including an eligible Palau ID or standalone Legal DID journey |
| Primary management | RNS.ID account and ID-management page | RNS.ID claims controls plus the wallet holding the token |
| Blockchain action | Not required to possess the physical ID | Minted or airdropped to a supported wallet; cannot be transferred to another wallet |
| Information | Identity and card details used by the Digital Residency program | Selected public claims and supported KYC-verification controls |
| Acceptance | Determined by each recipient or service | Determined by each integrated verifier or service |
| End action | Account-based ID lifecycle actions, including deletion when offered | The holding wallet can irreversibly burn the token |
