Polygon ID Rebrands to Privado ID

Identity theft and fraud have become pressing issues in the crypto world, exacerbated by AI-generated misinformation. A recent report by Javelin Strategy & Research reveals that identity theft and fraud led to losses of $43 billion in 2022, affecting over 40 million U.S. adults. As AI deepfakes grow, this problem could worsen globally.

Fortunately, the crypto industry is actively addressing these concerns. Experts note significant progress in enhancing online security. The team at Privado ID, emerging from Polygon, is at the forefront of this effort. By focusing on a secure, self-sovereign digital ID solution built on blockchain, Privado ID aims to combat AI-generated misinformation effectively.

Privado ID’s Decentralized Approach

Privado ID offers an on-chain solution that ensures private interactions and risk mitigation. This protocol-agnostic platform provides identity tools to verify the authenticity and source of digital content. Users retain full control of their data, leveraging cryptography and zero-knowledge proofs (ZKPs) to confirm attributes like age and qualifications without exposing sensitive details.

In addition to compliance verification, Privado ID facilitates interactions with tokenized assets and the distribution of incentives. “Privado ID’s identity infrastructure empowers everyday people and lowers the cost of trust across industries,” said Antoni Martin, co-founder of Privado ID, to crypto.news.

“We believe that Privado ID’s technology, with its emphasis on privacy, user control, and interoperability, will revolutionize how individuals, agents, and organizations find each other and interact in connected spaces, lowering the cost of trust and mitigating the risks of identity theft, fraud, and misinformation,” Martin added.