Identity Rename Option Step 1 Solution Assessment

Problem Statement

Users need a safe re-setup or change-name option that can create a public rename or link record and clarify approval implications. Source: thread-20260826034147-0f5e8193, submitted 2026-08-26T03:41:47Z.

Option A: Allow local display-name changes only

Pros:

• Simple and low-risk.

• Avoids changing public identity history.

• Useful for browser-local correction.

Cons:

• Does not create an auditable public rename.

• May differ across devices.

Option B: Add a canonical public rename/link record

Pros:

• Auditable and portable.

• Can preserve identity continuity across old and new names.

• Supports public profile history.

Cons:

• Needs schema and read-model decisions.

• Approval inheritance must be explicit.

Option C: Require a new identity for name changes

Pros:

• Avoids rename semantics.

• Keeps existing identity records immutable.

Cons:

• Fragments profile history.

• Creates confusing approval and authorship behavior.

Recommendation

Recommend Option B.

Brief justification:

• The request is about public rename/link behavior, so an explicit canonical record is the most coherent path if approval rules are resolved first.