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Multi-party computation and zero-knowledge proofs enable scalable uniqueness checks without centralizing biometric data, maintaining strict user anonymity while solving identity verification.

Impact: Privacy-preserving cryptographic architectures reduce regulatory liability and increase user adoption, creating a defensible moat against centralized ID databases.

— from Proof of Human: Securing Digital Trust in the AI Era · a16z Podcast· Apr 02, 2026