Google Cloud and Self collaborate to progress private identity technology
Google Cloud Integrates Self's Zero-Knowledge Proof Technology for Privacy-Preserving Identity Verification
Google Cloud is set to enhance its Web3 and AI tools with privacy-focused identity verification and compliance functionalities, thanks to a new partnership with Self, a zero-knowledge identity protocol.
The collaboration between the two entities marks a significant step towards making private, verifiable digital identity a standard feature of Web3 ecosystems. Google Cloud will integrate Self's zero-knowledge proof (ZKP) technology into several key offerings, including the Web3 Portal and Google Cloud's Testnet Faucet.
One of the key features of this partnership is the embedding of Self’s proof-of-humanity ZKPs into Google Cloud’s Testnet Faucet. This move aims to provide Sybil resistance, preventing fake identities and fraud within decentralized networks.
Another innovative development is the creation of a pioneering Mainnet Faucet. This tool uses exclusion proofs from Self’s integration with the OFAC sanctions list for real-time sanctions screening and compliance on blockchain transactions.
Google Cloud's leadership sees the integration of ZKP-based identity technology with Google Cloud's Web3 tools as timely and valuable. Self's technology allows users to prove humanity and selectively disclose attributes (like age) without revealing sensitive personal data, ensuring privacy and data ownership. This is powered by zk-SNARK cryptography and supports both offchain and onchain attestations, notably on the Celo blockchain, a long-time Google Cloud partner.
Self's co-founders acknowledge that Google's choice to implement Self's SDK validates its role in shaping the future of privacy-conscious Web3 and AI development. The partnership reflects a broader industry movement towards secure, decentralized identity systems that can scale globally.
In addition, the Self protocol has support for over a billion biometric passport holders across 129 nations. The protocol ensures that personal information is neither stored externally nor exposed, eliminating the risk of data leaks or unauthorized access.
Self is also involved in privacy-first age assurance compliance efforts across the European Union. In the UK, Self is providing age verification for Google Wallets. Google Cloud, which has been running a validator on Celo since 2018, has also supported broader ecosystem growth, especially for sustainability-focused projects.
The partnership between Self and Google Cloud aims to redefine digital identity and compliance in the decentralized internet, driving AI adoption and innovation in Web3 by providing privacy-first identity verification and compliance tools, supporting real users rather than just network actors, thus lowering entry barriers for developers building in these spaces.
[1] Google Cloud Blog Post [2] Self's Official Blog Post [3] TechCrunch Article [4] Coindesk Article
- The integration of Self's zero-knowledge proof technology into Google Cloud's Web3 tools significantly advances the industry's goal of creating privacy-focused digital identity standards for Web3 ecosystems.
- Google Cloud's adoption of Self's SDK underscores the growing trend toward secure, decentralized identity systems in the tech and finance sectors, particularly in the realm of fintech and data-and-cloud-computing.
- With the implementation of Self's technology, Google Cloud is set to lead the way in AI-driven Web3 development, enabling users to verify their identity and comply with regulations while preserving their privacy through artificial intelligence and blockchain technologies.
