Holonym Foundation has acquired Gitcoin Passport for $10 million, renaming it Human Passport to create a prominent Proof of Personhood network. This protocol allows users to verify their uniqueness without sharing sensitive data. It integrates multiple verification methods and employs zero-knowledge proofs to enhance privacy in digital identity systems, ultimately seeking to empower human rights…
AI agents are revolutionizing the need for biometric solutions in digital identity verification. OpenAI’s Operator aims to help users distinguish themselves from AI, while Eurostar transitions from its SmartCheck system to the EU’s EES. Investments in the biometric sector are on the rise, reflecting the rapid adoption of these technologies across various applications while raising…
Worldcoin, now branded as World, plans to revolutionize online authentication with over 10 million users through iris recognition technology. Despite its rapid growth, the project encounters severe regulatory challenges due to privacy concerns linked to biometric data. Countries like Kenya and Spain have instituted bans, raising critical questions about data protection. Worldcoin’s success hinges on…
Humanity Protocol has partnered with universities globally to deploy palm vein scanning devices for on-campus registration of its blockchain-based digital identity system. Surpassing 500,000 users, the initiative aims to streamline processes like issuing academic credentials and improve event access. Plans for personal biometric enrollment via smartphones are also in discussion, signaling promising growth potential in…
