{"id":90542,"date":"2024-08-20T16:59:24","date_gmt":"2024-08-20T20:59:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/coinscreed.com\/staging\/?p=90542"},"modified":"2024-08-20T17:00:38","modified_gmt":"2024-08-20T21:00:38","slug":"web3-firm-zkme-raises-4m-in-seed-funding","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/coinscreed.com\/staging\/web3-firm-zkme-raises-4m-in-seed-funding\/","title":{"rendered":"Web3 Identity Firm zkMe Raises $4m in Seed Funding"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>ZkMe Technology Limited concluded a $4 million <a href=\"https:\/\/coinscreed.com\/staging\/founders-fund-dragonfly-leads-27m-seed-funding-round-for-avail.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"72317\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">seed funding round<\/a> led by Multicoin Capital, Robot Ventures, and OKX Ventures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/coinscreed.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/croc_1724184471900-1024x576.jpeg\" alt=\"Web3 Identity Firm zkMe Raises $4m in Seed Funding\" class=\"wp-image-90544\" srcset=\"https:\/\/coinscreed.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/croc_1724184471900-1024x576.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/coinscreed.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/croc_1724184471900-300x169.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/coinscreed.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/croc_1724184471900-768x432.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/coinscreed.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/croc_1724184471900-860x484.jpeg 860w, https:\/\/coinscreed.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/croc_1724184471900.jpeg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Web3 Identity Firm zkMe Raises $4m in Seed Funding<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>As stated in the press statement, the money will help develop zkMe Network, a decentralised identity verification layer for <a href=\"https:\/\/coinscreed.com\/staging\/top-15-web3-applications-and-their-web2-equivalent.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"41584\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Web3 applications<\/a> that is anticipated to go live later this year. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the face of heightened regulatory scrutiny, primarily from the Financial Action Task Force and the EU's impending MiCA legislation, zkMe seeks to provide Web3 developers with a compliance option.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Privacy and Security<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The zkMe Network will use zero-knowledge proofs to ensure user privacy while integrating know-your-customer and <a href=\"https:\/\/medium.com\/cryptal-global\/everything-about-know-your-transaction-kyt-231a62526023\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">know-your-transaction protocols<span class=\"wpil-link-icon\" title=\"Link goes to external site.\" style=\"margin: 0 0 0 5px;\"><svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" style=\"height:16px; width:16px; fill:#000000; stroke:#000000; display:inline-block;\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:svg=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><g id=\"wpil-svg-outbound-7-icon-path\" fill=\"none\" clip-path=\"url(#clip0_31_188)\">\r\n                            <path d=\"M9.16724 14.8891L20.1672 3.88908\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\/>\r\n                            <path d=\"M13.4497 3.53554L20.5208 3.53554L20.5208 10.6066\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/>\r\n                            <path d=\"M17.5 13.5L17.5 16.26C17.5 17.4179 17.5 17.9968 17.2675 18.4359C17.0799 18.7902 16.7902 19.0799 16.4359 19.2675C15.9968 19.5 15.4179 19.5 14.26 19.5L7.74 19.5C6.58213 19.5 6.0032 19.5 5.56414 19.2675C5.20983 19.0799 4.92007 18.7902 4.73247 18.4359C4.5 17.9968 4.5 17.4179 4.5 16.26L4.5 9.74C4.5 8.58213 4.5 8.0032 4.73247 7.56414C4.92007 7.20983 5.20982 6.92007 5.56414 6.73247C6.0032 6.5 6.58213 6.5 7.74 6.5L11 6.5\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\/>\r\n                        <\/g>\r\n                        <defs>\r\n                            <clipPath id=\"clip0_31_188\">\r\n                                <rect fill=\"white\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\"\/>\r\n                            <\/clipPath>\r\n                        <\/defs><\/svg><\/span><\/a> into a neutral identity layer. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whereas KYT concentrates on transaction monitoring to spot illicit activity, KYC in Web3 and crypto incorporates user identity verification to thwart fraud and adhere to legislation. Both are essential to maintaining compliance and security in the cryptocurrency industry.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"embed-twitter\"><blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">\ud83c\udf89 zkMe is thrilled to announce a $4 million raise led by @MulticoinCap, with participation from <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/OKX_Ventures?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@OKX_Ventures<span class=\"wpil-link-icon\" title=\"Link goes to external site.\" style=\"margin: 0 0 0 5px;\"><svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" style=\"height:16px; width:16px; fill:#000000; stroke:#000000; display:inline-block;\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:svg=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><use href=\"#wpil-svg-outbound-7-icon-path\"><\/use><\/svg><\/span><\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/robotventures?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@RobotVentures<span class=\"wpil-link-icon\" title=\"Link goes to external site.\" style=\"margin: 0 0 0 5px;\"><svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" style=\"height:16px; width:16px; fill:#000000; stroke:#000000; display:inline-block;\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:svg=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><use href=\"#wpil-svg-outbound-7-icon-path\"><\/use><\/svg><\/span><\/a>. <br><br>This strategic funding will accelerate the development of our zkMe Network, a decentralized identity verification layer for Web3 developers,\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/AHY3T4YhNR\" target=\"_blank\">pic.twitter.com\/AHY3T4YhNR<span class=\"wpil-link-icon\" title=\"Link goes to external site.\" style=\"margin: 0 0 0 5px;\"><svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" style=\"height:16px; width:16px; fill:#000000; stroke:#000000; display:inline-block;\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:svg=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><use href=\"#wpil-svg-outbound-7-icon-path\"><\/use><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/p>&mdash; zkMe (@zkme_) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/zkme_\/status\/1825905826592338250?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">August 20, 2024<span class=\"wpil-link-icon\" title=\"Link goes to external site.\" style=\"margin: 0 0 0 5px;\"><svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" style=\"height:16px; width:16px; fill:#000000; stroke:#000000; display:inline-block;\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:svg=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><use href=\"#wpil-svg-outbound-7-icon-path\"><\/use><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Claimed to be the first zero-knowledge <a href=\"https:\/\/coinscreed.com\/staging\/the-sandbox-employs-kyc-measures-for-protocol-staking.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"55976\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">KYC protocol<\/a> in the world that complies with FATF, the zkMe Protocol enables client-side production of ZKP prior to on-chain verification. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This method gives customers complete control over their information while lowering latency and improving data security. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Since its founding in December 2022, more than 60 Web3 projects have used zkMe's technology, enabling more than 650,000 customer attestations. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The company offers more than 20 blockchain interfaces with its SDK, making it an adaptable developer tool. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With this latest funding, zkMe will decentralise its current products, introduce its app chain, and expedite its development path.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>ZkMe Technology Limited concluded a $4 million seed funding round led by Multicoin Capital, Robot Ventures, and OKX Ventures. As stated in the press statement, the money will help develop zkMe Network, a decentralised identity verification layer for Web3 applications that is anticipated to go live later this year. 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