The project enables users to verify their identity once and reuse it across different applications, while delivering this through a fully self-custody and privacy-focused architecture.

What is The Purpose of idOS (IDOS)?

idOS is an open-source, modular, and interoperable Web3 identity operating system. Its fundamental goal is to return ownership of identity in the internet economy to the user and make identity verification processes independent of centralized platforms.

With its chain-agnostic structure, regulatory compliance, self-sovereign identity approach, and decentralized architecture, the platform creates a permanent and portable identity layer in Web3. Users manage their identity data themselves, store it in encrypted form, and personally decide who can access what data and for how long.

The Identity Problem in Web3 and idOS’s Approach

In the traditional internet model, identity is controlled by platforms. Although Web3 aims to dismantle this structure, identity remains dependent on centralized solutions due to KYC, AML, and data storage requirements. The project addresses this contradiction with the following approach:

• Identity data is not stored on centralized servers, but in encrypted storage spaces owned by the user
• Verification is done once and can be reused across different applications
• Access permissions are signature-based and can be revoked at any time
• Regulatory compliance is achieved without seizing user data

This structure simultaneously enables both user privacy and institutional compliance in Web3.

How Does idOS Work?

The project’s architecture consists of two main components:

1. dStorage Network (Distributed Data Storage) User-owned identity and KYC data are stored in an end-to-end encrypted manner on decentralized storage nodes. This data:

   • Is protected by the user’s keys
   • Is not copied by idOS or third parties
   • Is stored in a chain-independent manner, not on-chain

   The “Your keys, your data” principle forms the foundation of this architecture.

2. Access Management Protocol Users grant applications or service providers access to identity data with a single signature. This access:

   • Can be limited to specific data fields
   • Can be defined as time-bound or indefinite
   • Can be revoked at any time

   This way, users share only the necessary information instead of their entire identity.

Portable Identity for the Stablecoin Economy

One of the main focus areas of idOS is the stablecoin ecosystem. While stablecoins solve global money transfers, users’ compliant onboarding into the system remains a major barrier.

The system addresses this problem with the principle: “One-time KYC, unlimited applications.”

Users verify their identity once and can then transact across different stablecoin applications and different chains without needing re-verification. This approach:

• Reduces onboarding time to seconds
• Decreases user churn rates
• Lowers compliance costs for applications

User Experience: Facial Verification and Self-Custody

The project aims to make complex Web3 processes invisible on the user side. The system:

• Offers facial verification for login, identity verification, and account recovery
• Does not require external devices, browsers, or centralized hardware
• Performs the entire process on the user’s personal device

Verification usually completes in a few seconds, and user data is stored fully encrypted.

idOS for Applications and Developers

idOS provides a comprehensive infrastructure not only for users but also for application developers.

Advantages for Stablecoin and Web3 Applications

• Login and authentication via wallet signature or facial verification
• Compatible structure with existing KYC providers
• Regulatory compliance without storing user data
• Architecture compliant with GDPR and KYC/AML requirements

This allows applications to eliminate the risk of holding PII (personal data) while managing compliance processes through their own systems.

SDK and Integration

The project offers an easily integrable SDK compatible with most major blockchains. Features include:

• Compatibility with all major chains
• Ability to work with any KYC provider
• Instant onboarding of pre-verified users

Supported Ecosystems

The project is interoperable with many networks and infrastructures including Ethereum, Arbitrum, Gnosis, Near, Tezos, Radix, Stellar, XRP Ledger, Aleph Zero, Partisia Blockchain, Etherlink, and Fabric. This broad compatibility makes the project a truly chain-independent identity layer.

What is the idOS Token?

IDOS is the utility token of the token network. Network security, staking mechanisms, and ecosystem incentives are executed through this token.

• It is ERC-20 standard
• Initially deployed on Arbitrum One
• Total supply is fixed: 1,000,000,000 IDOS

The token distribution and vesting structure is designed to prioritize long-term network security and community participation.

idOS (IDOS) Tokenomics

1. Community – 41.3%

   • Staking Rewards – 15.0%
   • Community Sales – up to 12.5%
   • User Incentives and Airdrops – 8.8%
   • Community Reserve – 5.0%

2. Team and Advisors – 10.9%

3. Building Partners – 7.6%

4. Special Contributors – Consortium Members – 10.4%

5. Special Contributors – VCs and Angel Investors – 8.1%

6. idOS Association – Listings and Liquidity Reserve – 9.5%

7. idOS Association – Treasury – 12.2%

Vesting:

idOS Investors

The project has received strong support from prominent names in Web3 infrastructure and finance. Having raised a total of $4.5 million, the project stands out with both institutional and ecosystem-focused investors.

Investors:

• Circle
• Fabric Ventures
• Ripple
• Arbitrum Foundation
• Gnosis
• Tezos Foundation
• Aleph
• Near Foundation

idOS (IDOS) Team

Behind idOS is a founding team experienced in Web3, finance, and infrastructure. The project’s technical and visionary direction is shaped with a focus on long-term sustainability.

Team Members:

• Lluís Bardet Álvarez – Co-Founder
• Julian Leitloff – Co-Founder

Official Links

• Website
• X (Twitter)
• Whitepaper

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