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by Zaskoda 120 days ago
Related: https://www.proofofpersonhood.how/
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The algorithm used here is ring verifiable random functions, which only provides plausible deniability, nothing more.

Proof of personhood would require proof that every entity in the ring was an actual person.

> PoP makes it possible to prove "I am unique" without giving up privacy.

Ah, very nice! I have been trying to figure out if this was possible!