Every Web3 vertical. One identity layer.
Zero-knowledge powered KYC, Proof-of-Personhood, KYB, and KYT tuned for DeFi, DAOs, Real-World Assets, NFTs, and the entire on-chain economy. One integration. Cross-chain. Regulation-ready.
Market data: Research and Markets, Decentralized Identity Market Report 2026
DeFi & On-Chain Finance
Lending, borrowing, and trading protocols that need compliant, privacy-preserving user verification.
DeFi Protocols
Lending platforms, DEXs, and yield aggregators under MiCA and SEC scrutiny. Reusable KYC + on-chain attestation verify once, access every pool.
See how it works →Real-World Asset Tokenization
Tokenized real estate, commodities, and treasuries demand institutional-grade identity verification. KYC + KYB + UBO screening for every investor and issuer.
See how it works →Regulated On-Chain Transactions
Compliance-ready transaction flows with Travel Rule support, wallet screening, and real-time risk scoring. Built for VASPs navigating 6AMLD and MiCA.
See how it works →DAOs & Governance
Decentralized organizations that need Sybil resistance, verified voting, and compliant treasury management.
DAO Voting and Governance
One-person-one-vote requires proof that each wallet belongs to a unique human. Proof-of-Personhood + on-chain attestation Sybil-resistant governance without exposing voter identity.
See how it works →DAO Treasury Compliance
Multisig wallets and treasuries handling regulated assets need KYB and beneficial-owner screening. Verify signers and entities without centralizing control.
See how it works →Token Launch & Distribution
ICOs, IDOs, airdrops, and launchpads that must verify participants while preserving the ethos of decentralization.
Airdrops and Token Distributions
Sybil-resistant airdrops that reach real humans, not bot farms. Proof-of-Personhood ensures fair distribution verify uniqueness without collecting personal data.
See how it works →ICOs, IDOs and Crypto Launchpads
Token sales under regulatory scrutiny need full KYC and accredited-investor checks. Modular verification deploy only the checks you need per jurisdiction.
See how it works →NFTs, Gaming & Metaverse
Digital economies where identity unlocks access, prevents fraud, and enables compliant commerce.
NFT Marketplaces
Age verification, fraud prevention, and creator authentication for high-value digital asset trading. Face-match + document verification for KYC-grade marketplace trust.
See how it works →Web3 Gaming and Token-Gated Access
Token-gated experiences that need verified human players, not bots. Proof-of-Personhood + wallet authentication gate entry without collecting player data.
See how it works →Metaverse Identity
Portable, self-sovereign identity that travels across virtual worlds. Verifiable credentials tied to avatars access gated events and communities with one reusable credential.
See how it works →Crypto Infrastructure & Wallets
Wallets, exchanges, and custody providers at the front line of regulatory compliance.
Crypto Wallets and Exchanges
CEXs, DEXs, on/off-ramps, and custody under MiCA, SEC, and FCA mandates. Full KYC + AML + KYT on a single session liveness, document, face-match, and wallet screening.
See how it works →P2P Exchanges and Remittance
Peer-to-peer trading platforms needing identity verification that respects privacy. Zero-knowledge proofs verify compliance without exposing trader identities to counter-parties.
See how it works →Payment and Stablecoin Providers
Stablecoin issuers and payment processors navigating global AML regulations. KYC + KYB + ongoing transaction monitoring with smart contract hooks for real-time compliance.
See how it works →Built on Hypersign
Every vertical runs on the same identity infrastructure.
W3C DID and Verifiable Credential specifications. Zero-knowledge proofs for privacy. On-chain attestation for portability. Low-code widget for integration in minutes, not months.
Privacy-First
ZK proofs verify compliance without exposing user data. Raw documents never leave the encrypted identity vault.
Cross-Chain Ready
Chainlink-powered cross-chain KYC for multi-chain dApps. One verification, accepted on 9+ networks.
Low-Code Integration
Deploy with a widget, an API, or SDK no infrastructure overhaul. Most teams go live within a single sprint.
Integrations
Regulation Ready
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Identity infrastructure for the on-chain economy.
Zero-knowledge compliance. Self-sovereign credentials. One integration. Get started with 500 free verifications.
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From the Blog
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Crypto KYC Rules in 2026: Why Exchanges, DeFi, and Wallets Differ
KYC for crypto isn't one rule. Exchanges, DeFi front-ends, and custodial wallets each carry a different obligation under FATF, MiCA, and local AML law, and that patchwork is why the same user ends up verifying five times. Here's the obligation map, the regulations behind it, and the fix.
MiCA Regulation Deadline Passed: What Unlicensed Exchanges Must Fix
The MiCA CASP authorization deadline passed on July 1, 2026, and most European crypto exchanges are still unlicensed. This is a triage guide for firms mid-application or still exposed: what ESMA's wind-down statement actually requires this week, and why the AML and travel-rule infrastructure exchanges are racing to build now will need to be rebuilt again the moment inter-CASP data exchange kicks in, unless it's built on reusable credentials from the start.
VASP Meaning & Full Form: What Is a Virtual Asset Service Provider?
VASP stands for virtual asset service provider: any business that exchanges, transfers, custodies, or issues virtual assets on behalf of customers, a FATF-defined category that comes with a specific set of KYC and AML obligations attached. What counts, who's on the hook, and what compliance actually requires.
Best KYC Providers for Web3 Companies in 2026: 9 Platforms Compared
Web3 teams need more from a KYC vendor than a pass/fail check document coverage, AML depth, and whether the provider's model fits a decentralised, cross-protocol world. Here's how nine leading providers compare.
Why Compliance Kills Early-Stage Projects and How to Fix It
Compliance itself isn't the villain. The problem is a system designed for large banks being forced onto small teams who measure time in sprints, not fiscal quarters.
Why Reusable KYC Is the Future of Web3 Onboarding
Users shouldn't have to re-verify themselves every time they join a new platform. Here's how portable verifiable credentials fix that and why the shift is already underway.
Why KYC Is Essential for Blockchain Validators and How Self-Custodian Solutions Change the Equation
Blockchain validators are the backbone of network security. As regulatory pressure mounts globally, the question is no longer whether validators need KYC it's how to implement it without compromising decentralisation.
Data Breach Hits Blockchain Identity Platform Fractal ID: What 50,000 Exposed KYC Records Tell Us About Centralised Identity Storage
On July 14, 2024, an attacker extracted KYC documents, wallet addresses, and personal data from over 50,000 users of Fractal ID in just over two hours. The breach exposes a structural flaw in how most KYC platforms store sensitive identity data and points to the architecture that prevents it.
Hypersign to Provide On-Chain KYC for Nibiru Chain, Bringing Identity Verification to DeFi
Hypersign has partnered with Nibiru Chain to deliver decentralized, reusable identity verification for dApps and real-world asset projects meeting regulatory compliance without compromising Web3's core values.