Zero Knowledge Building ZK Registries Onchain with Rarimo
Apr 23, 2025
Lasha Antadze, co-founder of Rarilabs and Rarimo, dives into the world of decentralized identity solutions using zero-knowledge proofs. He shares insights from his transition from government eID systems to innovative, client-side identity verification. The conversation reveals Rarimo’s unique approach to censorship-resistant voting and privacy-preserving account recovery. Topics such as the challenges of trust in cryptographic systems, AI governance implications, and the integration of blockchain with personal data security highlight the future of digital identity.
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Decentralized Identity Beyond Governments
- Rarimo aims to build identity independent from governments or institutions.
- It prioritizes decentralized, censorship-resistant identity aligned with crypto ethos and individual freedom.
On-Chain Universal Identity Registry
- Rarimo built a universal on-chain identity registry allowing users to commit any identity-related statements privately.
- It started with real-world identifiers like passports linking government IDs to crypto ecosystems.
Governments Co-opt Blockchain Tech
- Governments now co-opt blockchain technology rather than oppose it.
- Decentralized systems' censorship-resistance drives new identity paradigms beyond institutional control.