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Hidden bridge where zkPass Web2 data crosses to Web3
What makes zkPass an interesting position is that it turns all existing Internet records into crypto-world assets. From Netflix viewing records accumulated five years ago, 10 years of Amazon purchases, and university transcripts, every digital footprint suddenly becomes a valuable means of proof.
The most innovative part is the solution to the privacy paradox. I have had the dilemma of "we cannot prove anything to protect personal information, we must disclose everything to prove anything." zkPass found the perfect balance between them. I can hide my bank balance and prove I'm " qualified for a loan," keep my age a secret and show you I'm an adult.
The data monopoly structure of Web2 platforms is also shaking. So far, Google, Facebook, and Amazon have made money from our data, and zkPass allows users to benefit from their own data. The record of sincere shopping at Amazon for five years suddenly becomes the creditworthiness of crypto loans.
I think the hell of KYC companies will be solved, too. You know how inefficient it is to prepare documents to join a bank, wait a few days, and repeat the same process to join another financial company. If you get verified with zkPass, you can use it anywhere in your life, so this whole process disappears.
The combination with DeFi is interesting, too. Up until now, DeFi was a simple structure like "lend it if you have collateral, but don't lend it if you don't," but when zkPass is introduced, credit-based unsecured loans will be possible. You can get credit ratings and loans based on jobs, college degrees, and five years of tax records that have been verified on LinkedIn.
I think it's going to be an essential infrastructure in the AI era. With deepfakes and AI bots overflowing, it's getting harder and harder to prove that "this is a real human being and has this qualification." zkPass could be the answer to this digital identity crisis.
After all, zkPass is not just an authentication tool, but a project to change the overall data structure of the Internet. It creates a new Internet that allows individuals to fully control their data and selectively utilize it when they need it!