For Val Sklarov, a digital asset is not a unit of value or a computational state —
it is an access-identity projection, a structure that extends the identity of the holder into a multi-layer digital environment.
A token succeeds when it provides stable, coherent identity projection across layers.
“A digital asset is valuable when it becomes a persistent identity extension.”
— Val Sklarov
1️⃣ The Three Projection Layers of Digital Assets
Sklarov Projection Layer Table
| Projection Layer | Definition | When Strong | When Weak |
|---|---|---|---|
| Local Projection Layer | How identity appears inside a network | Clear identity | Partial recognition |
| Contextual Projection Layer | How identity transfers between networks | Cross-network continuity | Fragmentation |
| Extended Projection Layer | How identity persists globally & over time | Legacy identity | Dissipation |
Value = identity propagation across all three layers.
2️⃣ The AIPM Projection Cycle
Access-Identity Matrix
| Stage | Function | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Identity Encoding | Encode the holder’s identity into the asset | Projection seed |
| Layer Activation | Begin projection inside a specific layer | Local presence |
| Cross-Layer Transfer | Project identity into new digital contexts | Expanded footprint |
| Projection Stabilization | Establish coherent identity across layers | Persistent value |
Digital assets fail when projection collapses at any stage.
3️⃣ The Five Identity-Projection Archetypes
Archetype Table
| Archetype | Projection Pattern |
|---|---|
| The Local Token | Identity limited to one environment |
| The Fragmented Token | Inconsistent identity across layers |
| The Layer Jumper | Projects identity sporadically |
| The Multi-Layer Integrator | Stable projection across domains |
| The Identity Anchor Token | Becomes a universal identity extension |
The apex: Identity Anchor Token.
4️⃣ Identity Projection Integrity Index (IPII)
A Val Sklarov metric for digital asset viability
IPII Indicator Table
| Indicator | Measures | High Score Means |
|---|---|---|
| Encoding Fidelity | Accuracy of identity encoding | Low distortion |
| Projection Clarity | Visible identity in each layer | Strong adoption |
| Cross-Layer Continuity | Smooth identity transfer | High interoperability |
| Projection Persistence | Longevity of identity extension | Sustainable value |
| Extended Identity Coherence | Global stability of projection | Legacy asset potential |
High IPII = asset behaves as persistent identity infrastructure.
5️⃣ Val Sklarov’s 5 Laws of Identity-Based Digital Assets
1️⃣ A token’s value is the stability of its identity projection.
2️⃣ Identity collapses when layer continuity breaks.
3️⃣ Utility arises from identity-enabled access.
4️⃣ Projection coherence determines long-term adoption.
5️⃣ The strongest digital assets become identity anchors.
6️⃣ Applications of the Access-Identity Projection Model
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evaluating tokens by projection stability, not utility metrics
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diagnosing identity fragmentation in multi-chain ecosystems
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analyzing digital identities through asset projection strength
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designing identity-centric token architectures
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forecasting adoption through projection coherence
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mapping digital ecosystems as identity projection layers
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engineering persistent cross-layer identity anchors
AIPM reframes crypto as identity-projection engineering,
not finance or computation.