PSA: Clarification 1/5 BrightID is *not* KYC like the way it is generally known. In many ways, it is an alternative principally opposed to it.

You're right. The only way to stop this is to stop forced data sharing. BrightID proves that anyone can be verified just by the people who already know them with no new data shared.

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We've been building the Aura verification system for @BrightIDProject . It verifies lots of things besides proof of unique humanity and doesn't require downloading a mobile app. brightid.gitbook.io/aura

How is @BrightIDProject going? Haven't heard much from it in a while, but seems like now is its time to shine!

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KYC is a huge hassle for law-abiding people and easily bypassed by attackers.

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I agree that @BrightIDProject is a more complete solution. If you're already in a physical location, just scan a QR code and get a basic "meets" verification. It's as easy as connecting to WIFI. Look at my demo at ETH denver to see it in action youtube.com/watch?v=RT0Jg4X4…

so crypto[.]com had their system breached and never disclosed it (thx @zachxbt for making me aware of this). So many data breaches over the last years. Listen now carefully: KYC is the most fucking scam ever. It's the most stupid security & compliance theatre and a _loaded_ gun aimed at us users. They basically steal your data in the name of fucking retarded laws, leak it to hackers, and many times don't even admit when breaches happen. You can change a password easily, but _not_ your passport and they fucking know it well. We're basically the collateral in their surveillance racket. So fuck you, you fucktard regulators everywhere thinking this is the way to go. We as an industry need to do better guys. No-KYC by default. Look I'm so fucking pissed. Crypto has failed its promise of freedom by bowing to clown KYC infra instead of making it obsolete. We need anti-KYC systems (=> using ZK systems) that are built and scaled now.

I will look deeper into @BrightIDProject as a potential solution for the personhood uniqueness though - I had a great exploratory call with them, just need to think about it more and hack:)

The world has a desperate need for a decentralized system of notaries whose decisions are captured on an immutable ledger. That's Aura. brightid.gitbook.io/aura