China is reportedly proposing a digital ID system for users of the Metaverse and other online virtual worlds, similar to its social credit system. The proposed system would collect personal information and identifiable signs, including a person's job, to maintain order and safety in the virtual world. The digital ID would allow authorities to quickly find and punish problem users, similar to the enforcement tool of China's social credit system.

The proposals were put forward by state-owned telco China Mobile as part of discussions with a focus group on the Metaverse organized by the International Telecommunication Union. If passed, the proposals could significantly influence telcos and tech firms as the ITU's Metaverse group aims to develop new standards for metaverse services.