Humanity Protocol opened the doors to its fast and secure decentralized ID service on June 26. The H token saw its value explode following a successful “Fairdrop” to early users and supporters. The H token, meanwhile, has seen a 40% price surge over the last 24 hours. The flood, of...
Switzerland-based biometric and digital ID developer TECH5 is channeling its expertise in European digital identity to drive innovation in the Global South. TECH5 had great success with creating national identity infrastructure throughout the Middle East, Africa, and Latin America. Now, they’re continuing their innovation as a development force behind the...
In June 2025, cybersecurity researchers uncovered a staggering 16 billion login details circulating online, compiled into approximately 30 extensive data sets. This enormous leak has furthered the discussion around whether traditional password-based systems are secure enough. It has stimulated conversations far and wide about the promise of decentralized identity solutions....
Zero-knowledge proofs have proven to be an essential instrument for ensuring privacy in digital identity systems. These new systems allow individuals to verify their identity without exposing sensitive private data. Now, as concerns over data privacy and government surveillance mount, these solutions are increasingly becoming an enticing prospect. Though zero-knowledge...
Vouched, an industry-leading provider of identity verification solutions, has announced the hiring of Tom and Peter to their management team. Tom is an established and trusted expert in fraud prevention and business development. Peter brings deep experience in automating and scaling operational workflows. These strategic hires further showcase Vouched’s dedication...
It’s no wonder that the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) logged more than 1.1 million instances of identity theft last year. This disturbing statistic underscores the immediate need for companies to make their authentication measures more robust. Businesses now must walk a fine line between security and customer experience. As authentication...
Vitalik Buterin, co-founder of Ethereum, recently released a proposal for a new digital identity system—which he’s dubbed “pluralistic identity.” Buterin contends that this system is the key to protecting individual privacy, while allowing anyone to participate in an equitable way in the digital economy. He warns that even privacy-preserving systems...
As Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin recently explained, ZK technology has exciting possibilities for verifying identity. He pointed out the dangers posed by its implementation. His analysis comes amid growing interest in global digital identity projects, such as the World Project, which utilize ZK-proofs to verify user data without exposing the...
The ascent of artificial intelligence is subtly—and radically—transforming human identity, introspection and agency. As our experience with AI systems increases, we enter a new frontier. This is where human consciousness and machine feedback converge, in a space the artists have dubbed the "Algorithmic Self." This interaction holds promise in providing...
Mike O’Malley Connectivity Cybersecurity expert Diana Kelley warns on the dangers of blindly jumping to using Artificial Intelligence (AI) for identity management. She cautions that if we don’t get foundational pieces right, we could deepen vulnerabilities that already exist. At a recent cybersecurity conference in Kentucky, Kelley reiterated his call...
The cryptocurrency industry is currently going through a deep paradigm shift. Regulatory clarity is growing, enforcement actions are changing, and institutional interest is increasing. Recent developments across the globe signal a maturing market, with jurisdictions refining their approaches to digital assets and seeking to balance innovation with risk management. Read...
Remember the early days of the internet? Wild West, right? That’s how DeFi seemed just a few years ago. “Rug pulls” started entering the broader crypto lexicon. That’s starting to change and for the better. We know regulation can be a buzzkill but it’s the only way to find out...
The crypto world loves a good narrative, and Humanity Protocol's H token is dripping with one: a fairdrop revolution. Yet the promise is unmistakable. We will fight to reclaim airdrops from the arms of the bot armies and restore them to actual, live human beings. The method? Palm scans. Yes,...
A billion-dollar valuation for the ability to palm scan? No joke. While everyone’s chasing the next crypto unicorn, I can’t shake the feeling we're blindly galloping towards a future where our bodies are the ultimate key – and the ultimate target. Humanity Protocol’s H token has skyrocketed, partially fueled by...
It’s that same sort of exuberance you felt when you first heard about the metaverse. The fulfillment of digital utopia, being in touch with everyone on planet Earth through expansive online metaverses, creating prosperous virtual societies? It sounded revolutionary. Now, look at Horizon Worlds. Clunky avatars, digital tumbleweeds, and a...
Zuckerberg wants AGI. Personal superintelligence, he calls it. An AI that essentially runs your life. Sounds convenient, right? Maybe. But let's be brutally honest: entrusting the keys to your existence to a single, centralized entity – especially one with Zuckerberg's track record – is a recipe for disaster. Well, it’s...
Just as Mark Zuckerberg made headlines with a big pivot to the now overly-hyped Metaverse, he’s undertaking another big pivot. He’s recently been exploring the thrilling worlds of AI and AGI (Artificial General Intelligence). After the hype and billions of dollars, Meta’s Metaverse projects—especially Horizon Worlds—have found difficulty in attracting...
Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Meta, is currently navigating a complex path, attempting to redefine his public image and position himself as a leading figure in the burgeoning field of artificial intelligence. Zuckerberg has made no secret of his desire to see Meta take the lead in artificial general intelligence (AGI)....
