KILT is
Innovative
New marketplaces and revenue streams can be created around issuing or verifying reusable credentials for any use case or industry, from KYC (know your customer) for financial services to logins for gaming and media sites.
Privacy-preserving
- Credentials enable logins without storing usernames / passwords or relying on big tech intermediaries.
- Users can decide which information in their credentials to disclose.
- The issuer of the credential doesn’t need to know how the credential is used.
- Only a hash representing the information is stored on the blockchain.
Secure
Reduced need for data storage leads to reduced IT security risks and GDPR-related risks.
Practical
A TypeScript SDK and simple interfaces make KILT easy to build on and use.
Convenient
Enterprises can build and integrate blockchain applications without needing to purchase or use cryptocurrency, and a fiat on-ramp allows users to pay with PayPal or similar services.
Standardized
Core identity is built around decentralized identifiers (DIDs), which are recognized by W3C as an industry standard and gaining adoption by government and identity projects globally.
Sustainable
KILT is built on Polkadot, a blockchain network recognized for its low carbon footprint.
Cost-effective
Open source technology with no license fees.

Use
Cases
Dena (Deutsche Energie-Agentur) is providing the infrastructure for decentralized machine identities for the "DWN" project by Dena, the German Energy Agency.
The project aims to support the transformation of the energy system for greater efficiency.
Deloitte has integrated KILT to issue reusable digital KYC and KYB credentials (Know Your Customer/Know Your Business).
Axel Springer integrates KILT to enable a decentralized way for users to log in. This marks the first integration of KILT in the media industry.
Let's
talk
We thrive on cooperation among developers, researchers, startups, corporates, and policymakers. We look forward to connecting with you.