Self Protocol, a Sybil-Resistant Identity Primitive for Real People Launches Following Acquisition…

Following the acquisition of OpenPassport, Self Labs has launched Self Protocol, a decentralized identity infrastructure built on Celo. Designed to ensure Sybil-resistant token distributions, Self Protocol leverages zero-knowledge proofs (ZKPs) to verify uniqueness and identity without compromising privacy. Already used by millions via tools like Self Pass and Self Connect, the protocol supports global passport standards and offers instant integration for projects needing identity validation—particularly for airdrops and agent-driven applications.

Key Ideas

Privacy-First Identity Verification: Users prove their uniqueness without revealing personal data thanks to ZKPs, solving the Web3 identity dilemma of bots vs. humans.
Scalability and Integration: Self Protocol supports massive user bases through composable SDKs and developer-friendly infrastructure, making it easy to plug privacy-preserving identity into dApps.
Sybil Resistance for Agentic Environments: As on-chain agents proliferate, Self Protocol provides a robust backbone for ensuring agent and human authenticity in tokenized ecosystems.

Self Protocol offers a modern solution to one of Web3’s thorniest problems: verifying human users without harvesting sensitive data. You can now build dApps that incorporate seamless identity proofing using ZKPs and integrate modular flows with OAuth or WebAuthn. This paves the way for bot-resistant airdrops, verified messaging platforms, and personalized agent interactions—all without breaching user trust.