INTRODUCTION

Welcome to zkMe's July 2024 Monthly Update! This month has been marked by significant expansion and engagement, highlighted by our participation in EthCC 2024, the launch of the Singularity × zkMe XP Campaign, and major product upgrades across our platforms.

We are thrilled to announce that we have reached a remarkable milestone of over 650,000 user attestations. Additionally, we have exciting announcements on the horizon that the community has been eagerly anticipating. Stay tuned!

TL;DR

• A total of 31,000 app downloads, a 1% month-on-month increase
• A total of 650,000 user attestations, a 1% month-on-month growth
• Attendance at EthCC 2024 in Brussels, July 8-11
• Launch of Singularity × zkMe XP Campaign on Arbitrum, July 17
• Major upgrades to zkMe Identity Hub, Widget, Dashboard for enhanced user experience and functionality

EVENTS

EthCC 2024 in Brussels

EthCC (Ethereum Community Conference) is the largest annual European Ethereum event, bringing together developers, investors, founders, and policymakers. Held in Brussels from July 8-11, EthCC 2024 featured over 350 speakers and 300+ side events. zkMe attended this conference, showcasing our zkKYC solution and engaging with potential partners. Our participation allowed us to gain insights into the latest trends in compliance and regulatory challenges, ensuring we stay at the forefront of industry developments.

Singularity × zkMe XP Campaign

We're thrilled to announce the launch of our exciting zkMe XP Campaign in partnership with Singularity on the Arbitrum blockchain, which kicked off on July 17, 12:00 PM UTC. This campaign is a direct result of our strategic collaboration with Singularity, combining our decentralized identity verification with their staking platform. We're offering participants the opportunity to earn XP and exclusive rewards by completing zkKYC on our platform and staking on Singularity.

PRODUCT

Statistics

This month, downloads for both iOS and Android of the zkMe App continued to grow, reaching a total of 31,000, marking a 1% month-on-month increase. Total attestations have risen to 650,000 , also reflecting a 1% month-on-month growth.

Key Technical Highlights

• zkMe Identity Hub

The latest update to the zkMe Identity Hub introduces a new "Campaign" section, enhancing user engagement through the Singularity x zkMe XP Campaign. This feature provides clear participation instructions and timely notifications, improving the overall user experience.

• zkMe Widget

The zkMe Widget update has optimized the verification process for the problem set in SBT, resulting in a more efficient and reliable experience.

• zkMe Dashboard

Client Dashboard received enhancements to improve data accuracy and user functionality, including refined calculation logic and data display. Clients can now download KYC reports generated from zero-knowledge proofs.For more details about our development status, please read our Technical Update.

ONLINE CAMPAIGNS

We are excited to have participated in three engaging Twitter Spaces &AMA this month:

• "Digital Identity - What does it even mean?" hosted by Solana Identity
• "Decentralized Identities Accelerating DeFi" with Singularity (which coincided with our Singularity<>zkMe Twitter Spaces Launch Event)
• "Ultimate AMA" featuring Hinkal Protocol and Waterfall DAG.

Other things you might have missed

• We're grateful to Okto for featuring zkMe in their recent article, "The Future of Identity in DeFi: Simplifying Authentication and Compliance".
• Our team attended an HKU-SCF FinTech Academy lecture on advanced encryption algorithms. This engagement reflects our commitment to staying at the forefront of cryptographic research.
• 3 Case Studies
  • Client Case Study: Xion Global
  • Client Case Study: StationX
  • Client Case Study: DOP
• 3 educational articles
  • Web3 KYC Game-Changer: zkMe’s Reusable Identity Verification
  • Why zkKYC Stands Out: The Superior Choice Among KYC Providers
  • zkMe Regulatory Recap: MiCA Draft Guide for Crypto-Asset Classification
• Video interview with Xion Global

Join our Discord and connect with our social channels to stay updated on our latest news and announcements!

About zkMe

zkMe builds zk Identity Oracles for truly decentralized & anonymous cross-chain credential verifications.No personal information is ever processed by anyone but the user themselves. Data leaks & misuse by the service provider are impossible; full interoperability & reusability result in a superior ID solution. zkMe’s is the only FATF compliant KYC provider to be fully decentralized, offering a full suite of products from anti-bit/anti-sybil, to KYC and more.For more information, follow the links below:
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