Zero-Knowledge Identity Startup Self Raises $9M, Introduces Points Program

Self, a startup focusing on zero-knowledge identity verification, has successfully raised $9 million in seed funding to enhance its privacy-preserving identity platform. Notable investors include Greenfield Capital, SoftBank, and various angel investors. The firm provides a protocol utilizing zero-knowledge proofs to verify attributes like age without revealing personal information. To encourage adoption, Self has launched a new points-based rewards program which incentivizes users to engage in on-chain identity verification. Self has already established integrations with major companies, including Google and Aave, facilitating a variety of applications from compliance to airdrops. The points program aims to not only reward users for verifying their identities but also for interacting with partner platforms, promising future enhancements in earning opportunities.

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