Functional Spec: CHLOM Decentralized Licensing Authority (DLA) – Phase 3

Purpose: The DLA is CHLOM’s enforcement and governance engine, automating the issuance, verification, suspension, and revocation of licenses using AI risk assessment, blockchain-based audit trails, and DAO-approved governance policies. It’s the core compliance backbone for the CHLOM ecosystem.

1. Core Functions

  1. License Issuance Automation – Creates blockchain-verified smart licenses with metadata, fingerprints, and override rules.
  2. Risk Assessment Engine – AI models evaluate the credibility of license applicants and compliance risks before issuance.
  3. License Verification API – Third parties can instantly confirm license authenticity.
  4. Enforcement & Suspension – Auto-revokes licenses if terms are breached, with DAO arbitration triggers.
  5. DAO-Approved Policy Sync – Governance votes define and update licensing conditions in real time.
  6. Audit Trails & Evidence Lock – Immutable logs of all enforcement actions.
  7. KYC & Business Validation – Integrated onboarding verification for licensees.
  8. Override Compliance Checks – Confirms whether requested overrides are within scope.
  9. Cross-Industry Templates – Pre-configured licensing formats for sectors like media, gaming, finance, etc.
  10. Dispute Resolution Integration – Direct connection to CHLOM Governance Hub & Arbitration Panel.

UI Wireframe Outline: CHLOM DLA Dashboard

1. Global Header & Navigation

  • Logo + “CHLOM DLA” Branding
  • Navigation Tabs:
    • Dashboard
    • Issue License
    • License Registry
    • Compliance Reports
    • Risk Engine
    • Dispute Center
    • Governance Sync
    • API Access

2. Dashboard Overview

  • Quick Metrics:
    • Active Licenses
    • Suspended Licenses
    • Avg. Risk Score This Month
    • Licenses Pending Approval
  • Recent Enforcement Actions: Table view with timestamp, license code, action type, reason, status.
  • Governance Updates Feed: Live updates from DAO votes that impact DLA rules.

3. Issue a License Flow

  • Step 1: Select License Template (by industry)
  • Step 2: Enter Licensee Details (auto-pull from KYC)
  • Step 3: Upload Assets or Metadata (fingerprinting)
  • Step 4: Define Override Rules
  • Step 5: AI Risk Review Summary
  • Step 6: Issue & Record On-Chain

4. License Registry View

  • Search by License Code, Name, Category, Status
  • Filter: Active, Suspended, Revoked, Pending
  • Inline badge for Override Enabled / Not Enabled
  • View full license history and related disputes.

5. Risk Engine Module

  • Displays AI-generated Risk Score (0–100) per licensee.
  • Factors include compliance history, fraud detection, blockchain activity, governance participation.
  • Visual heatmaps for risk category distribution.
  • Integration with external AML/KYC providers.

6. Compliance Reports

  • Exportable PDF/CSV license compliance status.
  • License expiration timelines.
  • Enforcement trends (monthly, quarterly, yearly).

7. Dispute Center

  • View & manage active disputes.
  • Assign to DAO arbitration panel.
  • Store evidence securely on-chain.
  • Vote outcome integration.

8. Governance Sync Panel

  • Shows current licensing policies, DAO-approved rules.
  • Update logs with timestamps and proposer info.
  • Option to revert to earlier governance-approved versions.

9. API Access

  • API key management for third-party verification services.
  • Logs of verification requests.
  • Rate limiting & billing view.

Interaction Notes:

  • The DLA works hand-in-hand with CHLOM LEX — when a license is sold or transferred, the DLA automatically updates compliance status.
  • DAO governance is the ultimate authority — DLA enforces the rules but cannot override DAO-approved policies.

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