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AI Agents & the Future of Digital Identity - Interview with Billions Network CEO Evin McMullen by The Index Podcast

What happens when more than half of the internet is no longer human? Over 51% of online interactions now come from unidentified bots and AI agents. Evin McMullen of Billions Network explains why the internet needs an identity layer - and how zero-knowledge proofs can verify humans without surveillance.

Microsoft is building identity tech on the same foundation as Billions Network

Microsoft’s original identity privacy system is built on Circom, a technology created by the Billions founding team. Here's why that matters.

World’s First Collaborative AI Agentic Movie (+bonus for participants)

Make history with your agent by joining 500+ Al builders in the world's first agentic tile movie limited to only 1,024 tiles. Turn your agent into a film-maker with our human proof extension of the x402 payment protocol.

Anyone can join a Discord server. Not everyone can prove they're human.

Human Pass by Billions is coming to Discord - verify real, unique humans, unlock exclusive access, and keep every member's privacy intact.

The New Trust Model for the AI Agentic Economy

Everybody's thinking how the agentic commerce will look like, how agents will consume this infrastructure, how agents will participate in these social networks. But before that, we need to find out how we tell what is a good bot versus a bad bot.

Indian Railways Verifies 1.2 Million Workers With TruFace AI by ChainCode on Billions Network

India's largest employer is bringing AI verification to 1.2 million railway workers, 7,300 stations, and 18 zones. Powered by Billions Network and ChainCode Consulting.

The existing infrastructure for AI agents: 5 ways to build with Billions Network

Five gaps are holding back the agent economy: identity, governance, payments, verification, and user control. Billions Network already ships the infrastructure to close each one, so teams can build agents that operate safely in the real world.

A school in Barcelona just solved a $21 billion problem. Here's what they built with Billions.

St. Peter's School in Barcelona deployed blockchain-verified academic records for 600 families using Billions Network and BLOOCK. Here's the infrastructure behind it - and why it matters now.

The First End-to-End Encrypted AI Network Now Has Verified Identity

NESA processes 3M+ encrypted inference requests daily - the highest in crypto AI. Now every agent running on their network has a verified identity.

AI Broke Identity. We're Fixing It—Starting With Your Agents.

Over 51% of online traffic comes from fake or unaccountable identities, and AI agents are part of the problem. This article explains why giving agents a decentralized identifier isn't enough, what Billions built to fix it, and how you can give your OpenClaw agent a real identity backed by a verified human in seconds. Plus: a first look at FAIAR, the First AI Agent Rewards program.

Privacy-Preserving Age Verification: A Zero-Knowledge Approach to Digital Identity Compliance

Zero-knowledge age verification proves users are old enough without exposing personal data. Privacy-first compliance for websites - no surveillance, just proof.

Case Study: Spanish Red Cross runs privacy-first aid platform with Billions ZK technology

How do you make social aid transparent without exposing people in a surveillance system?

Billions is Now Live on BNB Chain

Billions is expanding its Human and AI Network to BNB Chain, bringing private, mobile-first verification to one of the most widely used onchain ecosystems globally. This launch demonstrates Billions' multichain vision and makes privacy-preserving identity infrastructure available to BNB Chain users and builders.

Global KYP for Sustainable Compliance: How CircularPass Proved Verifiable Supply Chains Are Ready

Your recycled plastic bottle has better identity verification than most government databases. CircularPass just proved it using the same ZK protocol behind Billions—live, deployed, institution-ready.

Billions’ Know Your Agent - Identity and accountability for AI agents

Know Your Agent gives AI agents verifiable identity, clear ownership, and public accountability. Built on Deep Trust, it enables trust and reputation to scale across humans, AI agents, and organizations without sacrificing privacy.

Case Study: How Billions Tech Is Protecting Customer Privacy at Sony Bank

One of Japan's largest banks just proved something every financial institution needs to see: You can verify customer identities WITHOUT violating their privacy.

Case Study: How Sentient Delivered Privacy-First Token Distribution with Billions

How Sentient delivered one of Web3’s fairest token launches using zero-knowledge verification and Billions’ Proof of Uniqueness (PoU) - proving users were human and unique without collecting a single piece of personal data.

We Fixed $10.5 Trillion* Scams - Billions Official Profiles

AI-driven fraud challenges the global economy — this is how we combat it

Gateway + Billions: Enterprise Blockchain With Built-In Compliance That Actually Works

Gateway CDK Enterprise + Billions: Verify once, prove everywhere - without exposing your data

Billions is Now Live on Base

Billions is now live on Base, bringing private, mobile-first verification to the Base ecosystem.Users can prove they’re real without sharing personal data, and builders can verify humans and AI agents natively on Base.This partnership strengthens both networks and expands the Human and AI Network across chains.

How Billions Tech Is Protecting Patient Data Across Europe

What if your medical history stayed yours, always?

How HSBC Turned Onboarding Friction Into Growth With Reusable KYC

When every second counts in customer acquisition, friction kills conversion.

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Building the Trust Economy for Humans and AI

Building Trust in Europe: Billions Network Selected for European Blockchain Sandbox

Billions is institution-ready. Our selection for the EU’s third regulatory cohort proves it.

Billions becomes Agglayer’s Official Identity Layer

The Problem Web3 Can’t Ignore — Solved!

Billions × Tria: Bringing Privacy-Preserving KYC to the Next Generation of Web3 Finance

How zero-knowledge identity is unlocking self-sovereign, compliant, borderless crypto spending - without compromising user data.

When Deloitte Validates Your Vision: Billions’ Tech Stack Named in $4 Trillion Market Report

Billions’ tech stack and Privado ID is now part of the institutional playbook for tokenized finance.

Billions x Camp Network Partner to Preserve Human Creativity in the AI Era

Billions x Camp: Preserving human creativity in the AI era with Proof of Humanity and tokenized IP. Protect creators. Own, share & monetize your work.

Billions Becomes Sentient’s Official Identity and Reputation Partner

Billions joins Sentient as its official identity partner—powering privacy-first, composable, and human-first verification at global scale.

Impact of Proof of Humanity on Token Distribution: A Billions x Lagrange Case Study

Discover how Lagrange used Billions' Proof of Uniqueness to deliver one of Web3’s most secure, bot-resistant airdrops, verifying real users with privacy-first zero-knowledge tech.

“Does digital ID have risks even if it’s ZK-wrapped?” — Breakout digital verification solution Billions.Network solves them

Vitalik Buterin raised serious concerns about ZK-wrapped identity. At Billions Network, we’ve already built and shipped the solution: mobile-first, per-app pseudonymity, unlinkable ZK proofs, and real user control—live in production.

Billions Launches Mobile App for Digital Identity Verification in the Age of AI

Billions Launches Mobile App for Digital Identity Verification in the Age of AI

Privado ID and DigiShares Partner to Revolutionize KYC in Real Estate with Privacy-Preserving Identity

SingularityNET x Privado ID: Making AI Trustworthy with Decentralized Identity

SingularityNET and Privado ID are building the Decentralized AI Agent Trust Registry to bring verifiable identity to AI agents. This partnership enables agents to be trusted, accountable, and interoperable in the emerging agent-to-agent economy.

Privado ID introduces Billions: The First Global Human & AI Network

Privado ID introduces Billions, bringing the first human and AI verification network built on mobile-first, privacy-first verification — no biometrics, just a passport and phone. Designed for global accessibility, Billions lets users prove their identity while keeping full control over their data. Backed by the creators of Circom, the ZK framework powering Worldcoin, TikTok, and 150M+ users, Billions is setting a new standard for trusted, decentralized proof of personhood globally.

Hovi leverages Privado ID to Simplify Digital Trust for Businesses

Privado ID and Hovi have partnered to simplify identity verification with privacy-first, decentralized solutions. By combining Hovi’s no-code tools with Privado ID’s middleware, businesses can seamlessly adopt secure, scalable, and user-centric digital identity solutions with minimal technical overhead.

The Need for Standardized Proof of Age Credentials in the Digital Age

Privado ID is transforming online age verification with privacy-preserving solutions using zero-knowledge proofs, ensuring users can verify their age securely without sharing sensitive data. Collaborating with the Decentralized Identity Foundation and partners like Privately SA, Privado ID is driving the adoption of standardized credential schemas and AI-powered age estimation technologies. These innovations provide safe, compliant, and user-centric verification methods for platforms across Web3, gaming, and more.

What’s Next In Web3? Privado ID's Predictions for 2025

Privado ID is making bold predictions for 2025: AI agents will need verifiable identities, reusable KYC will become standard, institutions will drive decentralized identity adoption, and wallets will evolve into identity tools to improve user experience.

Top 3 Trends in Digital Identity: What’s New in Standards, Privacy, & Institutional Adoption

At the Internet Identity Workshop (Fall 2024), three key trends emerged: the push for credential schema standardization to drive adoption across industries, the increasing importance of privacy in identity solutions powered by zero-knowledge proofs, and the transition of decentralized identity from pilot phases to real-world institutions applications. From demonstrating multichain verification capabilities to engaging with global leaders in identity standards, Privado ID showcased its commitment to advancing privacy, interoperability, and scalability.

Age Verification Done Right: Privacy & Interoperability Frameworks

Digital age verification has become increasingly important due to global regulations aiming to protect minors from harmful online content. This article explores how decentralized, privacy-preserving age verification systems can be built without compromising user privacy.

Privately SA and Privado ID Join Forces to Deliver a Privacy-first On-device Solution for Platforms Navigating Age Verification Challenges

This collaboration provides fully autonomous Self-Sovereign Identification for Age Verification, with control over personal data and digital identity in blockchain, adult content, video games and more.

Privado ID Enables Unified Identity: Every Chain, Any Device

Privado ID introduces Release 8, setting a new standard in digital identity for Web3 with the first chain-agnostic, multidevice protocol. Now, users can verify their identity once and reuse credentials seamlessly across any EVM-compatible chain and device, no more re-verifications or chain limitations! Developers and dApps benefit from faster onboarding, streamlined development, and increased access to verified data across protocols. With a newly launched Privado ID Wallet App and unified Web Wallet, managing identity has never been easier. Embrace a secure, efficient, and interoperable identity solution across the entire blockchain ecosystem.

Get Ready for q/acc Decentralized Funding! Complete Your Zero-Knowledge KYC Early with Privado ID

The Quadratic Accelerator (q/acc) is changing decentralized funding by combining quadratic funding with bonding curves, empowering smaller contributors and driving a more community-driven approach. The q/acc protocol addresses Sybil attacks through mandatory KYC verification, ensuring each identity is verified and unique, while also complying with local regulations that limit participation from countries like the US and UK. With Privado ID's zero-knowledge powered KYC, users can verify these requirements while keeping their personal data private and under their control.

Reclaiming Trust in the Age of AI: Private Proofs of Uniqueness and Digital Reputation

Ensuring digital identity verification while protecting privacy is more important than ever, especially with the rise of AI and deepfakes. Proof of Uniqueness –verifying each user is a real and unique person– helps mitigating fake accounts and bots. However, using permanent digital identifiers can pose significant privacy risks, such as perpetual tracking and loss of control over personal information. To address this, privacy-focused solutions like zero-knowledge proofs and Context-Based Unique Identifiers enable identity verification without exposing sensitive data.

Privado ID and Disco.xyz Announce Merger to Launch Unified Identity Across Blockchains and Legacy Systems

The merger between Privado ID and Disco.xyz will unify established connections across multiple blockchain ecosystems to expand Privado ID’s identity solutions, creating a comprehensive Unified Identity Infrastructure capable of bridging identities across Web2 and Web3.

Telefónica Tech Partners with Privado ID to Drive Adoption of Private, Compliant Digital Identities Across the EU

Privado ID has partnered with Telefónica Tech to accelerate the adoption of privacy-compliant digital identities across the EU. By integrating Privado ID’s platform with Telefónica Tech’s TrustOS, a blockchain service that simplifies Web3 adoption, the collaboration aims to enhance secure and compliant identity services. This partnership is well-timed as the EU prepares to implement the eIDAS2 regulation, requiring Digital Identity Wallets for citizens.

The Moment of Trusted Identity: why decentralized identity infrastructure is now ready to onboard millions of users.

Privado ID made its debut at EthCC, unveiling its vision for a trusted digital identity ecosystem at the "Moment of Trusted Identity" event. The company highlighted its innovations, including Proof of Uniqueness and reusable KYC, through discussions with industry experts and product demos. With strong backing from major financial institutions, Privado ID aims to issue 100 million credentials and become a key infrastructure layer for secure, decentralized digital identity across Web3 and beyond.

First Private Biometric Proof of Uniqueness on Linea Blockchain by Synaps, Verax & Privado ID

The Linea ecosystem has launched its first private biometric Proof of Uniqueness (PoU) solution to combat bots and fake accounts, in collaboration with Synaps, Verax, and Privado ID. This system leverages zero-knowledge technology and computer vision algorithms to verify that users are real humans without compromising their biometric data. The PoU solution is important for maintaining fairness in web3, particularly in reward distributions like the Linea LXP tokens. Users authenticate via an Ethereum wallet and complete a 3D face scan for verification, with credentials available at two reputation levels for extra security.

Making Airdrops More Efficient with Proof of Humanity

Airdrops are increasingly exploited by bots and farmers, undermining their effectiveness and trust. Fake wallets and Sybil attacks lead to diluted campaigns and disengaged real users. To combat this, solutions like Privado ID use Proof of Humanity to ensure rewards go to genuine participants. Advanced verification methods, such as 3D face scans and zero-knowledge proofs, preserve user privacy while confirming identity. This approach aims to restore trust and build loyal, active communities. Additionally, integrating reputation systems and offering ongoing, non-financial rewards can enhance community engagement and project sustainability, ensuring that genuine contributors are fairly recognized and rewarded

Simplifying the Decentralized Identity Stack with Vidos and Privado ID

We're thrilled to announce our integration with Vidos, a leader in digital identity tech. This partnership enhances our mission to make decentralized identity solutions more accessible. Vidos streamlines development with pre-built resolvers and verifiers, ensuring easy integration, enhanced interoperability, reduced development time, and minimal maintenance. This collaboration significantly expands the reach and usability of Privado ID, fostering innovation and simplifying access to decentralized identity solutions. Join us in shaping the future of digital identity!

Privado ID launches Identity Verification for Apps: in-app, zero-install human verification 50% faster!

Privado ID has launched its new Identity Verification for Apps, which streamlines in-app human verification by reducing customer interactions from 9 to 4, speeding up the process by 50%. This enhancement is part of Privado ID Release 7, aimed at blending Web2 user experience with Web3 decentralization and security. The update includes a new Web Wallet, making verification seamless by auto-creating identity wallets and storing encrypted credentials on the cloud. Additionally, new features like context-based unique identifiers and advanced query operators have been introduced, all while maintaining user privacy and ease of integration for developers

Introducing Privado ID: Moving Beyond Polygon to Deliver Independent, Privacy-Preserving Identity Solutions

Privado ID is now an independent company, spun out from Polygon Labs to address the global demand for secure digital identity solutions. This decentralized platform supports apps, users, and credential providers, ensuring privacy and data sovereignty. By separating from Polygon, Privado ID enhances market reach and interoperability within the blockchain ecosystem. Leveraging cryptography and Zero-Knowledge Proofs, Privado ID validates credentials without exposing sensitive information. This user-centric model reduces costs and complexity, empowering individuals to control their data. With strategic partnerships and upcoming product releases, Privado ID is poised to revolutionize digital identity across platforms.

Reusable eKYC – The Fintech white whale

Learn about the challenges and solutions for reusing KYC credentials to improve user experience.

Don’t Trust the Content, Trust the Source - Content Authenticity in the Era of AI

In today's digital age, distinguishing between human-created and AI-generated content is increasingly difficult, posing significant risks as AI is used to create deepfakes and propaganda.

The Future of Identity: navigating the frontier of a new paradigm in our lives

The Future of Identity explores the transformative landscape of identity management through expert insights into blockchain and decentralized identity solutions.

Introducing Polygon ID, Zero-Knowledge Identity for Web3

At Polygon, we believe that putting people firmly in control of their digital identities is at the core of Web3’s promise to empower users over networks.

Privado ID Release 6: Introducing the First-Ever Implementation of Dynamic Credentials by a Privacy Protocol

Everything you need to know about the latest Polygon ID release

Privado ID Release 5: Boosting Credential Liquidity

Privado ID Release 5 is live, bringing with it enhanced quantity and diversity of available credentials and marking a major milestone on the path toward building a vibrant decentralized identity ecosystem.

Why HSBC is Building a Decentralized Identity Solution With Privado ID

The Internet is a brilliant piece of technology, but it wasn’t built with digital identity in mind.

Privado ID is More than Biometric Proof of Personhood

Privado ID Release 4: New Tools, Seamless Integration

Today, researchers at Polygon Labs are excited to announce Privado ID Release 4, featuring new tools to facilitate seamless integration of Privado ID modules into developer projects.

How to Prove You Are Not a Bot With Privado ID

“The world is run by robots,” comedian John Mulaney says in a recent standup special, “and we spend most of our day telling them that we’re not a robot just to log on and look at our own stuff.”

Privado ID Open Source Release Brings Better Digital Trust for All

“On the Internet, nobody knows you’re a dog.”

Privado ID x Polygon DAO Integration Launches to Create New ZK-based Governance Frameworks

Today, we’re launching the first iteration of Polygon ID - a private and self-sovereign identity solution powered by zero-knowledge cryptography.

State of Governance #2: Identity & Reputation

In this article, we look to draw analogies between political history and Web3, point out the need to rethink governance identities, as well as hint at a new governance primitive in the form of Privado ID.

Four Ways Privado ID Will Impact Your Life

A digital identity worthy of Web3 is portable instead of app specific, controlled by the user instead of a corporation, and lives on the blockchain instead of a private database.

Privado ID Integrates Verite Decentralized Identity Solution

Privado ID, the self-sovereign, decentralized and private way of creating digital credentials in Web3, is incorporating the Verite standards to put people and institutions firmly in control of their identities in the next iteration of the Internet.