Zero Knowledge Proof Launches ZK-SBTs to Safeguard Identity Privacy
Written by Ohris M. Greyoon, Blockchain & Crypto Expert
Source: Coinmarketcap
Updated: Jan 15 2026- Identity Privacy Protection: Zero Knowledge Proof introduces ZK-Soulbound Tokens (ZK-SBTs), which utilize advanced mathematics to verify user qualifications without disclosing private information, thereby establishing a new identity verification framework on the blockchain that fully protects user privacy.
- Non-Transferable Feature: Once linked to a Decentralized Identifier (DID), ZK-SBTs cannot be transferred or sold, akin to a university diploma, ensuring the uniqueness and authenticity of identity while preventing fraudulent activities.
- Technical Foundation: ZK-SBTs rely on various cryptographic tools, such as zero-knowledge proofs and private Merkle trees, ensuring that no sensitive data is leaked during identity verification, thus achieving authentication while safeguarding privacy.
- Wide Application Scenarios: ZK-SBTs can be used for verifying degrees on job sites, confirming credit histories in DeFi applications, and recognizing game achievements, thereby building a reputation economy that respects privacy and promoting the legitimization of blockchain identity tools for user safety.
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Ohris M. Greyoon
Ohris M. Greyoon holds a Master’s in Computer Science from MIT and has 10 years of experience in blockchain technology and cryptocurrency markets. A pioneer in decentralized finance (DeFi) analysis, he leads Intellectia’s Crypto News, offering cutting-edge insights into digital assets.
