# Self Protocol

Self is a **privacy-first, open-source identity protocol** built on **zero-knowledge proofs**. It lets developers verify real-world identity attributes — age, nationality, sanctions status, proof-of-human — without exposing personal data.

Self bridges the gap between real-world identity and on-chain activity. Users verify once with the Self app, then selectively disclose attributes across any application that integrates the protocol.

## Products

### Self Pass

Identity verification for applications. Verify that your users are real humans, meet age requirements, or pass sanctions checks — all without seeing their personal data. Supports passports, national IDs, Aadhaar, and KYC attestations from 60+ countries.

[Get started with Self Pass](https://docs.self.xyz/self-pass/self-pass)

### Self Connect

An open-source protocol that maps off-chain identifiers (phone numbers, email addresses, Twitter handles, GitHub usernames) to on-chain blockchain addresses. Enables users to discover and transact with each other using familiar identifiers instead of hex addresses.

[Get started with Self Connect](https://docs.self.xyz/self-connect/introduction-and-overview)

### Self Agent ID

On-chain proof-of-human identity for AI agents. Each agent receives a soulbound ERC-721 NFT backed by a ZK passport verification, enabling trustless proof-of-human for autonomous agents. Implements the ERC-8004 standard with SDKs in TypeScript, Python, and Rust.

[Get started with Self Agent ID](https://docs.self.xyz/self-agent-id/overview)

## Use Cases

* **Sybil resistance** — Prove users are unique humans without collecting personal data
* **Age verification** — Gate content or services by age without revealing date of birth
* **Compliance** — Check sanctions lists (OFAC) and nationality restrictions on-chain
* **Airdrop protection** — Ensure token distributions go to real, unique humans
* **Quadratic funding** — Prevent farmers from skewing rewards
* **Agent identity** — Prove AI agents are backed by verified humans
* **Social identity** — Map real-world identifiers to wallet addresses

## Resources

* [Workshop (ETHGlobal Buenos Aires)](https://www.loom.com/share/8a6d116a5f66415998a496f06fefdc23) — Hands-on introduction to building with Self
* [Self Builder Group](https://t.me/+d2TGsbkSDmgzODVi) — Telegram community for developers
* [Celo Sepolia Faucet](https://faucet.celo.org/celo-sepolia) — Testnet funds for development


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