What Does Identity-Only NFT Mean for Property Passports?
Identity-only means the token is a verification handle, not a claim to legal ownership. Property Passport UK keeps the database canonical and uses conservative issuance rules.
Published: 22 Apr 2026 · Updated: 22 Apr 2026 · 7 min read
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Identity-only is shorthand for a strict boundary: the on-chain asset is intended to function as a public identity and verification reference for a passport record, not as a representation of legal title.
Why the distinction matters
If a project blurs identity and ownership, buyers get hurt. Property Passport UK’s public story separates canonical passport data in Supabase/Postgres from chain references.
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- What is Property Passport Blockchain Verification?
- How Property Passport UK uses blockchain as an identity and proof layer
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