What is Holonym?
In a world of bots and anonymous wallets, proving you're a unique human is becoming increasingly valuable. Holonym is a privacy-preserving identity protocol built on Optimism that allows you to do just that. By verifying attributes like your phone number or nationality, you can mint Soulbound Tokens (SBTs) that act as on-chain credentials without revealing your personal data, thanks to its Zero-Knowledge (ZK) technology.
As an early adopter of this critical Web3 infrastructure, you have an opportunity to qualify for a potential airdrop of their future HOLON token.
How to Qualify for the Potential Holonym Airdrop
Qualifying for the Holonym airdrop likely centers on one core action: proving your unique identity through their dApp. The more you verify and use your new on-chain identity, the stronger your position may be.
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Mint a Zeronym SBT (Phone Verification) This is the foundational step. Visit the Holonym dApp, connect your wallet, and complete the simple phone verification. In return, you'll receive a "Zeronym" SBT, a clear on-chain signal that you're an early, verified user.
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Mint a Passport SBT (ID Verification) For those comfortable with a higher level of verification, using a government ID to mint a Passport SBT is a powerful move. This demonstrates a higher commitment to the protocol and will likely be weighted more heavily in any token distribution. Holonym uses a privacy-preserving AI system for this process.
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Increase On-Chain Activity An identity isn't useful if it's not used. Look for partner applications on Optimism that integrate Holonym for logins or Sybil resistance. Each time you use your Holonym credentials, you're building a history of activity tied to your wallet.
Strategy and Pro-Tips
- The Early Adopter Advantage: Many users may be hesitant to perform identity verification. By completing the process early—even just the phone verification—you differentiate your wallet from the crowd and may secure a larger share of a potential airdrop.
- Optimism Ecosystem Synergy: Holonym is a key project within the Optimism ecosystem and has received grants from the foundation. Being an active participant in the broader Optimism network could be a complementary factor in airdrop calculations.
- Privacy Considerations: While Holonym is built on ZK proofs to protect your data, always participate to your own comfort level. The choice between phone verification and full ID verification is yours.