Litentry (LIT) was a decentralized identity aggregation protocol designed to enhance privacy and security across decentralized applications (dApps). Operating as a parachain on the Polkadot network, it facilitated real-time processing of decentralized identifiers (DIDs) and supported cross-chain identity verification. The protocol allowed users to manage their digital identities across multiple blockchains, enabling interoperability within decentralized ecosystems.

In February 2025, Litentry underwent a rebranding to become Heima (HEI). This strategic evolution expanded the platform’s focus from identity verification to include chain abstraction and broader cross-chain asset management, aiming to eliminate barriers between diverse blockchain networks.

The LIT token served multiple essential functions within the Litentry ecosystem:

• Payment:Users utilized LIT to pay for real-time credit computations and identity-related services.

• Staking:

Participants could stake LIT tokens to become identity registrars, contributing to the decentralization and efficiency of the network's identity verification processes.

• Rewards:Third parties who established and maintained indexed identity databases received LIT tokens as incentives, promoting active participation and ensuring data accuracy within the ecosystem.

• Collateral:

LIT tokens were also used as collateral within DeFi lending and borrowing services, integrating identity verification to potentially reduce collateral requirements based on credit assessments.

• Identity Aggregation:Litentry enabled users to aggregate and manage their identities from multiple blockchains into a unified decentralized profile, simplifying identity verification across dApps.

• Cross-Chain Verification:

The protocol facilitated identity validation across different blockchains, promoting secure and decentralized information verification.

• Privacy Preservation:Litentry integrated privacy-preserving mechanisms to ensure user data was processed securely and without exposure to third parties.

• Polkadot Integration:

As a Polkadot parachain, Litentry leveraged Polkadot’s interoperability to enhance cross-chain functionality and security.

In February 2025, Litentry rebranded to Heima (HEI) to align with its strategic shift towards chain abstraction and cross-chain asset management. The transition introduced enhanced functionalities, focusing on reducing friction in cross-chain operations and advancing the platform's role in Web3 interoperability.

Enhanced Focus: While Litentry focused on decentralized identity, Heima expanded to facilitate seamless cross-chain transactions and data flows.

Token Transition: The native token transitioned from LIT to HEI as part of the rebranding, maintaining its utility in payments, staking, rewards, and collateral services.