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Privado ID

Self-sovereign decentralized identity platform using zero-knowledge proofs for privacy-preserving credentials and verification, formerly Polygon ID.

Reusable Digital IdentityIdentity Infrastructure SDKs and APIsAuthentication and Account SecurityAge Verification and Age AssuranceAPIWeb SDKMobile SDKGlobalAPISDK
Primary fitReusable Digital Identity
CoverageGlobal
DeploymentAPI / SDK

Overview

Privado ID (formerly Polygon ID) is a decentralized identity platform built on the open-source iden3 protocol. It enables issuers, holders, and verifiers to manage privacy-preserving credentials using zero-knowledge proofs, with on-chain verification compatible with EVM blockchains. Privado ID is positioned for self-sovereign identity, regulated DeFi, and other use cases requiring selective disclosure and reusable credentials.

Primary category: Reusable Digital Identity. Use the sections below to check fit by capability, use case, coverage, deployment, and supporting evidence.

Capabilities

APIWeb SDKMobile SDK

Best-fit use cases

Crypto KYCOnboard users and monitor risk across identity verification, AML, wallet screening, and Travel Rule workflows.Age verificationConfirm or estimate a user's age with the right evidence level for the product, jurisdiction, and risk.Account recovery verificationReconfirm identity during account recovery, step-up verification, suspicious activity, or periodic review.

Coverage

Region tags
Global
Coverage caveat
Country, document, language, and product coverage should be verified directly with the vendor.

Integrations and developer experience

Deployment
API · SDK
API
Available
SDK
Available
Hosted flow
Unknown
On-premise
Unknown

Compliance and security notes

KYC

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Strengths

  • Privacy-preserving credentials using zero-knowledge proofs
  • EVM-compatible on-chain verification via the iden3 protocol
  • Open-source foundations and self-sovereign identity model

Limitations and watchouts

  • Infrastructure protocol rather than a turnkey IDV/KYC product; relies on upstream issuers for credentials.
  • Early stage; verify production deployments and ecosystem adoption.
  • Not a substitute for traditional regulated KYC where required.

Alternatives

AU10TIXIdentity verification and forensic-grade fraud detection platform for global onboarding, document and biometric verification, and serial fraud monitoring.CivicDecentralized identity and credential platform offering on-chain identity verification, age checks, and proof of personhood, with strong Solana/Web3 footprint.ID.meUS identity network providing reusable digital identity verification for government services, healthcare, and consumer eligibility programs.k-IDGlobal compliance platform for age-appropriate digital experiences across gaming, social, AI, and commerce, including age assurance, parental consent, and jurisdictional compliance logic.