Billions.Network has launched a digital identity verification platform designed to offer a non-biometric and privacy-focused alternative to existing verification systems, including Sam Altman’s crypto project, World.
The platform, which utilizes zero-knowledge proof tech, seeks to provide a scalable and secure method for verifying both human and AI identities.
The company said more than 9,000 projects, including TikTok, Top Doctors, and World—previously Worldcoin—have implemented its underlying verification framework, Circom.
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Financial institutions such as Deutsche Bank and HSBC have also tested the system in proof-of-concept trials, the company told Decrypt.
The launch comes amid growing regulatory scrutiny of digital identity systems and increasing concerns over AI-driven fraud, including deepfakes, Sybil attacks, and bot activity.
Billions.Network’s verification model allows users to confirm their identity without storing biometric data, addressing privacy concerns associated with alternative systems.
"Billions is creating a world where each human can be uniquely identified and unlock personalized benefits in the age of AI with verification solutions that are universally accessible and scalable,” Evin McMullen, CEO and co-founder of Billions.Network said.
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Unlike some biometric-based verification models, the platform does not require proprietary hardware and offers token-based incentives for users.
The company said it is working with the Indian government to integrate its system with Aadhaar, the country’s national identity framework.
Billions.Network was developed by the team behind Privado ID, a firm specializing in institutional verification solutions.
The project originated as PolygonID, a digital identity system built on the Polygon blockchain, before expanding into a broader verification network.
