1 Nomenclature and Scope
1.1 Terminology
This document uses two complementary names for the same underlying technology:
1.1.1 AMT Protocol (Technical Name)
AMT (Autonomous Meta-Trust) is the technical name for the protocol, designed for international standardization. This is the name used in technical discussions, standards bodies, and peer-reviewed literature.
1.1.2 AMATELUS (Marketing Name)
AMATELUS is the marketing name, indicating "Japanese origin." This is used for brand identity, commercial deployment, and public communication in Japan.
1.1.3 Relationship
AMT Protocol = international-standard-oriented technical specification
AMATELUS = Japan-specific implementation and deployment brand
Both refer to the same underlying cryptographic authentication mechanism
1.2 Document Scope
This blueprint covers:
The AMT Protocol (technical foundation)
The did:amt DID Method Specification (standardized identifier format)
AMATELUS implementation guidance (Japan-specific deployment)
Cryptographic foundations and formal proofs