Anima

Anima is redefining how digital identity works in decentralized ecosystems through its revolutionary Proof of Personhood protocol and Reputation NFTs. The project addresses the widespread problem of bots and sybil attacks that plague Web3 communities by offering a secure, scalable, and privacy-first verification system. At the heart of the platform is a unique, biometric-based authentication process that transforms a user’s facial data into a non-reversible FaceGraph, which is encrypted and stored securely using decentralized storage. This method ensures users remain anonymous while still being verified as unique individuals.

The Reputation NFT, minted after completing a PoP challenge, becomes the user’s identity layer across supported chains, acting as both a trust signal and a gateway to opportunities. Users can level up their Reputation NFT every two weeks by completing new PoP challenges, signaling ongoing engagement and unlocking additional rewards. Anima uses these NFTs to power more democratic systems in areas like governance, where 1-person-1-vote or quadratic voting mechanisms replace capital-weighted decision-making. This shift leads to healthier communities where influence is earned, not bought.

Anima’s solution is already being used by major Web3 projects such as The Sandbox, Perpetual Protocol, and StarkNet ID. Through these collaborations, Anima is helping projects ensure that their airdrops, governance, and incentives reach real users and not bots.

Another key innovation is Anima’s affordability and ease of use. Minting a Reputation NFT costs only $1 per chain or $10 across all supported blockchains, making it highly accessible. The verification process is instant and does not require users to submit identity documents. Instead, users only complete a quick liveness check. Anima's PoP SDK also allows developers to seamlessly embed the anti-bot system into any dApp or platform. As the ecosystem expands, Anima aims to become the universal verification layer for the decentralized internet.

Anima provides numerous benefits and features that make it a critical piece of infrastructure for the Web3 identity and anti-bot ecosystem:

• Bot-Free Verification: Using Proof of Personhood (PoP), Anima ensures that only real human users gain access to rewards, airdrops, and governance—effectively blocking bots and sybil accounts.
• Reputation NFTs: Each user mints a Soulbound Reputation NFT that proves their uniqueness and grows over time as they complete challenges, adding layers of reputation and trust.
• Privacy by Design: Biometric data is never stored. Instead, it is converted into a secure, encrypted FaceGraph and stored using decentralized protocols, preserving user anonymity.
• Cross-Chain Compatibility: Supports major blockchains like Polygon, Base, BNB, Linea, and Scroll, making it easy to integrate across diverse platforms.
• Fair and Democratic Governance: Anima supports 1 user = 1 vote and quadratic voting models, reducing the disproportionate power of whales in DAOs and increasing community engagement.
• Airdrop Protection: Projects can rely on Reputation NFT holders for airdrop eligibility, preventing industrial-scale farming and ensuring rewards reach genuine community members.
• Simple Integration for Builders: Developers can embed Anima into their apps using the PoP SDK or API, enabling frictionless human verification at scale.

Anima makes it easy for users and developers to get started in the mission for a bot-free Web3:

• Visit the Website: Go to the official Anima website to start your verification journey.
• Connect Your Wallet: Link your wallet through the dApp interface and prepare for identity verification.
• Complete Proof of Personhood: Take the quick biometric liveness challenge to prove you’re a real human.
• Mint Your Reputation NFT: After successful verification, mint your Soulbound token on your preferred blockchain for just $1 (or all chains for $10).
• Level Up Regularly: Complete a new PoP challenge every two weeks to increase your reputation level and remain eligible for rewards.
• Integrate the SDK: For developers, use the Anima PoP SDK to add human verification to your app with simple code and no user friction.
• Join the Resistance: Follow Anima on Twitter and Discord to become part of the growing community pushing for privacy-first identity standards in Web3.