World KYC

What World KYC does

World KYC operates a decentralized identity custody and verification platform, branded as Digital Identity 2.0, that enables individuals, businesses, and products to be authenticated through zero-knowledge proofs under jurisdictional legal frameworks. The core architecture routes base identity records through a private blockchain (WinstantPay) while anchoring verification proofs on the XDC Network (institutional channel) and the TON blockchain (Telegram consumer channel). Customers interact via Android/iOS apps, a web platform at app.worldkyc.com, a Telegram mini-app, and the 3wplanet Marketplace, while enterprise customers access the platform through tiered subscriptions, an API, and partner-operated Notary Nodes in Hong Kong, Thailand, and Sint Maarten.

The product stack centers on Stealth ID (ZKP-authenticated sovereign identity), VLink (verified credentials), ZK QR, TrustScan (messaging/social identity verification), VLive (peer proof-of-life), Trust Signal Oracle (compliance engine), and Reg2 Wallet (FATF Travel Rule crypto wallet), with the Sovereign ID Token (SID) intended as the reward currency for the internal trust economy. AI/ML is applied to facial recognition, document OCR/MRZ matching, risk-based KYC segmentation, and anomaly detection for sanction screening and Trust Score updates.

Monetization combines a freemium consumer model with annual B2B subscriptions (VIP $30, Elite $100, Visionary $500, Ambassador $1,000) sold via the 3wplanet Marketplace, enterprise API access at the higher tiers, and revenue from partner-operated Notary Nodes servicing accounts such as TeleBucks, TradeEnabler, the Ecobank/AfriKYC joint venture, and the AXIS Foundation's SGRT program in the DRC. The company is privately held, founder-led by CEO Hervé Lacorne (also CEO/CFO of related entity Winstant Limited), with no disclosed institutional funding and a small (11-50) employee base, scaling primarily through partnership-driven distribution rather than direct sales capacity.

Name

World KYC

Legal name

World KYC LLC

Website

https://www.worldkyc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

World KYC is a decentralized identity custodian that lets individuals, businesses, and products be authenticated via zero-knowledge proofs under jurisdictional Notary Nodes, monetizing through freemium subscriptions, enterprise API tiers, and blockchain-based partnerships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Digital Identity & KYC/AML Compliance

NAICS

Financial Transactions Processing, Reserve, and Clearinghouse Activities (522320)

SIC

Finance Services (6199)

akta.pro primary industry

Identity Verification & Proofing (IDV, KYC, Biometrics) (HDADAAAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Fraud Prevention & Identity Verification (IDV/KYC) (BPAMAEAI), KYC/KYB Identity Verification & Onboarding (FSADALAA), AML/KYC, KYB & Identity Verification (VASP/Travel Rule) (FSAPAJAC), Data, Evidence & Document Verification (IDV) for KYC (FSAMAMAN), Identity Verification, Proofing & KYC (IDV) (HDAEAJAI)

Keywords

• Decentralized identity verification
• Zero-knowledge proof authentication
• KYC AML compliance
• Blockchain identity platform
• Privacy-preserving verification

Headquarters

HQ city

Hong Kong

HQ country

Hong Kong SAR China

HQ region

Asia

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Subscription Licenses: Annual subscription tiers (VIP $30, Elite $100, Visionary $500, Ambassador $1,000) providing different levels of Stealth IDs, VLinks, ZK QR codes, aliases, API access, and business features.
2. Freemium Model: Freemium model for individuals with basic features free; premium features require paid subscription. Additional rewards/loyalty vouchers offered for referrals.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

World KYC operates a decentralized digital identity management platform (Digital Identity 2.0) that combines zero-knowledge proof authentication, jurisdictional custody through Notary Nodes, and on-chain verification on XDC Network and TON blockchain. The platform provides privacy-preserving KYC/AML compliance for individuals and businesses, enabling verifiable identity attributes without exposing personal data, with products such as Stealth ID, VLink, TrustScan, Trust Signal Oracle, and Reg2 Wallet.

Product overview

World KYC offers a modular decentralized identity management platform built on a hybrid architecture combining decentralized verification, jurisdictional custody, and zero-knowledge proof compliance. The core platform, Digital Identity 2.0, operates through interconnected modules including Stealth ID (ZKP authentication), V-Link (verified credentials), VLive (live peer verification), TrustScan (social platform verification), ZK QR (authentication codes), and Trust Signal Oracle (compliance engine). The platform is anchored on Notary Nodes operating under local jurisdiction for custody and authentication. Integration with XDC Network provides institutional trust layer and blockchain immutability, while TON Network integration enables Telegram ecosystem authentication. The Sovereign ID Token (SID) powers the internal trust economy as a reward mechanism. Businesses can integrate via API (Elite/Visionary/Ambassador tiers) for enterprise authentication needs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Digital Identity 2.0: Hybrid architecture combining decentralized verification, jurisdictional custody, and zero-knowledge proof compliance
• Stealth ID
• VLink (Verified Link)
• TrustScan
• ZK QR
• Reg2 Wallet
• AfriKYC
• TON Stealth ID
• TrustSignal Oracle

Products and services

• Digital Identity 2.0 Hybrid identity architecture combining decentralized verification, jurisdictional custody, and zero-knowledge proof compliance for individuals, businesses, and governments.
• Stealth ID Notarized Sovereign ID using Zero-Knowledge Proof (ZKP) to authenticate identity attributes while keeping personal data private, enabling selective disclosure across multiple merchant contexts.
• TrustScan Identity verification tool for messaging and social platforms (WhatsApp, Telegram, X, LinkedIn, Facebook) displaying Trust Score and authentication jurisdiction to prevent scams.
• VLive Community-powered live verification system confirming someone is who they claim and alive through trusted peer verification backed by Zero-Knowledge Proofs without sharing private details.
• VLink (Verified Link) Notarized digital credential extending authenticated identity to businesses, wallets, or products. Inherits Notary Node sovereignty for authentic transactions without exposure.
• ZK QR

Quantifiable outcome

• 1.4 billion unverified/unbanked people can gain access to digital economy
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration9 records

AI capability7 records

Feature11 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• WinstantGoldcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 November 2025WinstantGold Foundation framework for sovereign gold reserve initiative uses Trust Signal Oracle for real-time compliance. Platform integrates sovereign gold reserves and asset transparency through NSID verification.
• AXIS Foundation (Democratic Republic of Congo)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 August 2025National AXIS program for tokenization of strategic natural resources including Sovereign Gold Reserve Token (SGRT). Trust Signal Oracle integrated for compliant, private settlement. WinstantGold Foundation framework operationalizes the program.
• BIS Innovation Hub / G20 TechSprintflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 August 2025Selected for G20 TechSprint 2025, a premier global competition by Bank for International Settlements Innovation Hub and South African Reserve Bank. Focus on technological solutions to fortify global financial systems.
• TON Stealth IDcoreTechnology or Integration · 15 April 2025Integration with TON blockchain and Telegram ecosystem for decentralized authentication and peer-to-peer verification. Delivers Sovereign ID Token (SID) and Stealth ID functionality within Telegram for Web3 authentication.
• Veritas VineminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 14 January 2025Joint pitch at SG Global Pitch Battle Bangkok. Veritas Vine uses World KYC for fraud prevention and digital decentralized live product IDs on XDC. Demonstrates RWA tokenization with dynamic NFC technology.
• AFFI NetworkminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 November 2024Strategic partnership to integrate AFFI Widget for streamlined incentive distribution. World KYC made strategic investment in $AFFI tokens. Collaboration enhances transparency and efficiency for user incentives within secure blockchain environment.
• TradeEnablercoreTechnology or Integration · 12 November 2024Strategic partnership on XDC Network for on-chain trade finance infrastructure. TradeEnabler integrates World KYC's Trust Signal Oracle and Digital Identity 2.0 for authenticated business profiles and trade transactions. Business profiles and VCards are authenticated and immutable on XDC chain.
• TeleBuckscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 November 2023Partnership for cryptocurrency platform security. World KYC introduces Stealth Identity using Zero Knowledge Proof Authentication to protect TeleBucks user privacy while ensuring accountability. Enables phone number whitelisting for anonymous transactions with AML compliance.
• eMoney SolutionscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 March 2020Joint venture launching AfriKYC to compete in Ecobank Fintech Challenge 2020. Designed to synchronize compliance and payments across Ecobank's 36 African countries. Combines World KYC identity verification with eMoney Solutions' mobile money expertise.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• iDenfy: AI-based KYC, AML, and biometric verification for fintechs and crypto platforms. Comparable scale and product mix to World KYC's enterprise IDV offering.
• Trulioo: Global digital identity verification network covering 195+ countries. Directly comparable to World KYC's cross-border and emerging-market identity ambitions (AfriKYC, AXIS).
• Civic: Decentralized identity and reusable KYC on blockchain. Comparable to World KYC's NSID architecture and self-sovereign identity positioning, with overlap in Web3 onboarding.
• Persona: Configurable identity verification platform serving fintechs and crypto companies with KYC, KYB, and fraud prevention. Comparable to World KYC's VLink and business profile authentication flows.
• Onfido (Entrust): AI-driven IDV and biometric KYC provider serving banks, fintechs, and crypto platforms. Comparable to World KYC's facial recognition, document verification, and risk-based KYC stack.
• Veriff: AI-powered identity verification with biometric and document checks for fintechs, crypto, and marketplaces. Closely comparable product surface area to World KYC's Stealth ID.
• Jumio: End-to-end identity verification, KYC, and AML platform with biometric and document verification. Comparable offering to World KYC's enterprise/API tier for regulated onboarding.
• Sumsub: Identity verification and KYC/AML platform with strong crypto and fintech focus. Directly comparable to World KYC's Stealth ID and Trust Signal Oracle for crypto exchanges, fintechs, and regulated financial institutions.

Emerging players

• Notabene: Travel Rule compliance and counterparty KYC for crypto transactions. Direct overlap with World KYC's Reg2 Wallet and FATF Travel Rule positioning for VASPs.

Broad incumbents

• Chainalysis: Blockchain analytics and AML compliance for crypto. Broader incumbent serving exchanges and regulators; overlaps with World KYC's Trust Signal Oracle and Reg2 Wallet compliance use cases.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/WorldKyc
• Facebookfacebook.com/World-KYC-100070636172878
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/worldkyc

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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