GlobaliD is a privacy-focused digital identity platform designed to give individuals secure, self-sovereign control over their personal identification data. Founded in 2016, the trust platform integrates digital identity, communications, and payments into a unified framework to support the evolution of the web. GlobaliD enables users to manage and share their data selectively without depending on central authorities, corporate databases, or government entities. By replacing fragmented, siloed data systems with open, portable, and interoperable identity solutions, GlobaliD restores user privacy while providing businesses and developers with the infrastructure needed to build secure, user-centric digital services.
ABOUT GLOBALID
GlobaliD is the industry-leading self-sovereign identity provider that combines the assurance of verifiable credentials with the simplicity of device-based identity.
GlobaliD is building a universal identity solution that is easy to use, ties users to unique names and transcends borders and institutions.
The platform employs industry-leading security practices, including public key cryptography, to protect your data.
The platform allows users to claim a unique GlobaliD name and build a true profile based on their electronic footprints, official IDs, records, and relationships.
GlobaliD has offices in the U.S. and Europe and its digital identity framework has been recognized by the World Economic Forum and the Brookings Institute.
CONSUMER & USER FEATURES
Digital ID Wallet: A non-custodial mobile application that acts as a secure, personal identity vault. Users store encrypted credentials locally on their device rather than in centralized corporate databases.
GlobaliD Name (Portable Handle): A unique, customizable handle that acts as a user's digital identity across the ecosystem. Verifications are attached to this handle rather than raw personal data, allowing users to build an online reputation without exposing sensitive documents.
Verifiable Credentials (VCs): Third-party attestations (such as government ID checks or phone number verifications) attached to a user's identity handle. Users can present cryptographic proof of a verification without revealing underlying personal data.
Private Communications & Sharing: Encrypted messaging and shareable, time-limited, or password-protected links for securely transmitting document proofs without leaving permanent digital footprints.
ENTERPRISE & DEVELOPER SERVICES
Automated KYC & Onboarding: Enables financial platforms, credit unions, and Web3 projects to verify customer identity and comply with Anti-Money Laundering (AML) standards without storing raw identity files.
Passwordless Authentication & SSO: Integrates zero-knowledge login methods that allow businesses to replace traditional passwords and reduce credential stuffing risks.
Anti-Bot & Fraud Prevention: Helps online marketplaces and decentralized finance (DeFi) platforms verify human users, mitigating bot attacks, Sybil attacks, and fake account creation during token distributions or public launches.
Developer APIs & SDKs: Open standards and developer tools that allow businesses to integrate identity verification workflows directly into mobile and web applications.