{"id":14755,"date":"2024-06-27T13:03:07","date_gmt":"2024-06-27T10:03:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/forklog.com\/en\/ukrainian-startup-rarimo-challenges-worldcoin-with-new-verification-app\/"},"modified":"2024-06-27T13:03:07","modified_gmt":"2024-06-27T10:03:07","slug":"ukrainian-startup-rarimo-challenges-worldcoin-with-new-verification-app","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/u1f987.com\/en\/ukrainian-startup-rarimo-challenges-worldcoin-with-new-verification-app\/","title":{"rendered":"Ukrainian Startup Rarimo Challenges Worldcoin with New Verification App"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Ukrainian startup Rarimo, recently acknowledged by Vitalik Buterin, has unveiled a verification solution for the RariMe App. Utilizing ZKP technology, it aims to rival Sam Altman&#8217;s Worldcoin, reports <a href=\"https:\/\/www.coindesk.com\/policy\/2024\/06\/27\/rarimos-worldcoin-alternative-rarime-goes-live\/\">CoinDesk<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The RariMe App scans passports via smartphone, proving user uniqueness based on nationality, age, and other parameters without disclosing confidential information.<\/p>\n<p>This distinguishes the app from Worldcoin, which uses specialized orbs to digitize iris patterns.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><em>\u201cJust as a <span data-descr=\"decentralized application\" class=\"old_tooltip\">dapp<\/span> can verify its identity, it can now do the same with citizenship or age verification and simply request proof,\u201d<\/em> commented Kitty Horlick, director of Rarimo, provider Rarilabs.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>In its first demonstration scenario, the dapp will use passport ZK for programmable airdrops to citizens of specific countries.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><em>\u201cPrivacy is freedom, and it no longer exists in the online space. RariMe aims to change this. It will enable users to become incognito, interacting in <\/em><em>Web3<\/em><em> truly anonymously,\u201d<\/em> explained Rarimo co-founder Lasha Antadze.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Previously, Buterin outlined use cases for cryptocurrencies in everyday life. Specifically, he suggested employing ZKP mechanisms for verifying \u201cidentity, credentials, or reputation.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Back in May, the developer <a href=\"https:\/\/u1f987.com\/en\/news\/vitalik-buterin-reflects-on-ethereums-technical-missteps\">identified<\/a> five architectural decisions in Ethereum&#8217;s blockchain he would change if possible.<\/p>\n<p>In April, the HumanCode project, which offers identity verification via palm print and is accessible to any smartphone user, <a href=\"https:\/\/u1f987.com\/en\/news\/ton-society-allocates-1-million-ton-for-identity-verification-rewards\">partnered<\/a> with TON Society.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ukrainian startup Rarimo, recently acknowledged by Vitalik Buterin, has unveiled a verification solution for the RariMe App. Utilizing ZKP technology, it aims to rival Sam Altman&#8217;s Worldcoin, reports CoinDesk. The RariMe App scans passports via smartphone, proving user uniqueness based on nationality, age, and other parameters without disclosing confidential information. 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