RISC Zero unlocks the ability to bring identity from anywhere on-chain. Bonsai Pay and zkKYC demonstrate the power of integrating Google and ID.me identities on-chain, by verifying JWTs within the zkVM. We believe this is just the beginning, and want to see teams take this further, by building on top of these demos or by integrating new sources of identity.
We are awarding $2,000.00 to the top projects that build an application advancing on-chain identity with RISC Zero. Teams may use the Bonsai Pay, zkKYC, or jwt-validator examples as their starting points. Teams may also integrate new forms of identity, such as DKIM signatures, verified bank statements, digital passport documents, passkeys, key transparency trees, or any other source that will advance the state of on-chain identity. The award will be split between the best submissions.
We look forward to seeing the creative ways in which developers integrate on-chain identity into their applications. Let's push the boundaries of what's possible with identity, leveraging the powerful new zkVM ecosystem!