Chung Research Note #1 - @SelfProtocol
Executive Summary
- Launched in early 2025 by former @Celo core contributors at Self Labs, Self Protocol is a blockchain-based identity verification system
- It leverages zero-knowledge proofs (ZKPs) for privacy-preserving verification, allowing users to prove attributes like age, location, or humanity without revealing personal data, addressing Sybil attacks, regulatory compliance, and onboarding friction
- As of November 2025, Self Protocol has over 7M global users through Self Pass and Self Connect, Self SDK enabling token airdrops, DeFi access, and KYC in 174+ countries using e-passport NFC technology
- The protocol is open-source, developer-friendly via SDKs, and partnered with @Aave, @VelodromeFi, and @googlecloud
- Endorsed by the @ethereumfndn, Self Protocol has launched a ZK residency program for developers
- Key milestones include the acquisition of OpenPassport and the beta launch for Sybil-resistant distributions
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