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ZK-PoP

Definition ∞ ZK-PoP, or Zero-Knowledge Proof of Personhood, is a cryptographic protocol that allows an individual to prove they are a unique human being without revealing any personal identifying information. This technology leverages zero-knowledge proofs to verify human uniqueness, preventing sybil attacks where a single entity creates multiple fake identities. It is designed to enable fair participation in decentralized governance, airdrops, and other web3 applications that require verification of individual identity without compromising privacy. The mechanism confirms distinct human presence securely.
Context ∞ The discussion around ZK-PoP is gaining traction in the decentralized identity and governance sectors, seeking to address the challenge of sybil resistance in anonymous networks. A key debate involves the practical implementation and scalability of these proofs, as well as their acceptance across various blockchain ecosystems. Future developments will likely focus on user-friendly interfaces and robust cryptographic libraries to make ZK-PoP a widely adopted solution for verifiable uniqueness in the digital realm.

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Zero-Knowledge Proof of Personhood Secures Decentralized Identity and Sybil Resistance

This research introduces Zero-Knowledge Proof of Personhood (ZK-PoP) to cryptographically enforce unique identity without compromising user privacy, solving the Sybil resistance challenge.