# Decentralized KYC Decentralized KYC where users own their identity A new model for identity verification. Zyphe's Decentralized KYC shifts personal data from company databases into user-owned vaults, eliminating PII liability while enabling one-click reuse across platforms. ### Trusted by those who trust no one. 15 Sec Securely verify documents against databases and approve users in seconds. 99 % Best-in-class document review rates, with over 99% OCR & matching rates 70 % More users willing to complete onboarding due to more seamless user experience ## Verified once, reusable everywhere With Decentralized KYC credentials, returning users skip the entire onboarding flow. One verified identity, reusable across every platform they trust, approved in a single click. Returning User Already in Zyphe network Vault Lookup Credentials fetched instantly Identity confirmed Β· <1s One-Click KYC No documents required ## AI-powered verification Zyphe's Decentralized KYC delivers smart, fully automated AI-powered identity screening that adapts to emerging threats and regulatory requirements. Global ID Verification Reliably check IDs against government databases in 190+ countries to help prevent fraud and ensure global compliance. Biometric Verification Verify individuals against IDs using the latest facial recognition and passkey technology without retaining personal data. Liveness Check Mitigate the risks of fraud and deepfakes with real-time liveness checks and AI-driven proof of personhood. Reusable Digital Identity Zyphe's industry-leading secure digital identity vaults makes it easy to securely reuse verified credentials with one-click. ## How it works Zyphe delivers smart, AI-powered compliance screening that adapts to emerging threats and regulatory requirements. ### Create your Workflow & Rules + Easily configure and plug in different identity modules and components based on your company's specific workflows using convenient webhooks and APIs. ### Set Monitoring Timeframes + Zyphe automatically sets data retention and monitoring requirements based on evolving regulatory needs around the world. Companies can further update monitoring timeframes based on their specific needs. ### Wait for Red-flags + Businesses and ultimate owners are screened against global monitoring lists every 24 hours to ensure compliance with regulations around the world. Get notified instantly when businesses or affiliated individuals end up on monitoring lists. Document Verification Perform a document scan Liveness Detection Confirm the ID matches the person Encrypted Vault AES-256 Β· Zero knowledge Regional Storage EU Β· US Β· APAC Auto-Delete Retention policy enforced ## No more centralized PII honeypots Decentralized KYC removes the single point of failure that fuels identity breaches. Personal data is sharded, encrypted, and user-controlled, so companies get compliance without custody. ## Better compliance in 190+ Countries πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Banking Secrecy Act Enforces strict record-keeping and reporting requirements for financial institutions to prevent money laundering and financial crimes in the United States. πŸ‡¨πŸ‡­ Anti-money Laundering Act Establishes measures and responsibilities for financial intermediaries in Switzerland to prevent money laundering and terrorist financing. πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ Proceeds of Crime Canadian regulation requiring financial institutions to detect, prevent, and report suspicious transactions related to criminal proceeds. πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ Terrorist Financing Act Legislation enforcing measures in Canada to detect, prevent, and report financial activities linked to terrorist financing. πŸ‡¦πŸ‡Ί Anti-money Laundering Australian regulation mandating financial entities implement robust compliance measures to detect, prevent, and report money laundering activities. πŸ‡¦πŸ‡Ί Counter-Terrorism Financing Act Australian law ensuring financial institutions identify, monitor, and report activities related to financing of terrorism to maintain national and global security. ## Integrate in as little as 15 minutes - API Integration Use our APIs and SDKs with just a few lines of code. - No-Code Integration Get started immediately using no-code verification links. - Quick Setup Customize your IDV workflow or use a preset. ```bash curl -X POST https://verify.zyphe.com/v1/login_sessions \ -H 'Authorization: Bearer ' \ -H 'Content-Type: application/json' \ -d '{"auth_type": "email"}' ``` ## Frequent Questions **What is Decentralized KYC?**+ Decentralized KYC is a privacy-first approach to identity verification where users own and control their personal data instead of companies storing it across multiple databases. Zyphe's Decentralized KYC model lets credentials be securely reused for one-click onboarding without repeatedly submitting documents. **What differentiates Zyphe from other KYC providers?**+ Unlike traditional providers (Jumio, Onfido, Sumsub), Zyphe decentralizes identity storage, providing unmatched security, lower compliance overhead, and faster onboarding through reusable credentials and data ownership. **How can I verify if a company is legitimate?**+ Zyphe offers robust Know Your Business (KYB) services, enabling quick and reliable verification of business legitimacy, ownership, and regulatory compliance. **What are the best practices to ensure trust in a marketplace?**+ Establishing trust involves secure identity verification, transparent user policies, and protecting user data. Zyphe enhances marketplace trust through decentralized identity management, eliminating single points of failure and improving user trust. **What are complete KYC privacy settings?**+ Complete KYC privacy settings ensure that user data is securely handled and compliant with privacy laws (e.g., GDPR, CCPA). Zyphe implements advanced cryptography and decentralized storage to ensure unparalleled privacy.