User Flow

The user flow of Holonym consists of two key stages:

• issuance of credentials

• proving facts about credentials

Users obtain credentials by showing identity documents and verifying their phone numbers. They can then prove any facts about their credentials, such as confirming US residency or verifying they are over 18, without revealing unnecessary personal details.

Issuance

In the issuance page, a user scans the QR code to begin photographing the relevant identity documents.

Proving

In the proof menu, a user can select which proofs to make.

Convenience vs. Privacy If users trust the KYC provider not to track their wallet, they can immediately prove facts about their credentials. However, for those seeking a cryptographic guarantee that the KYC provider cannot track them, waiting—potentially for days or even weeks—enhances privacy. This follows the same principle as Tornado Cash or ZCash, where longer wait times improve anonymity.