Youverse provides a decentralized face biometrics solution for passwordless authentication, utilizing state-of-the-art algorithms and certified liveness detection to ensure secure user access. This technology prevents unauthorized access and impersonation while giving users full control over their identity through self-sovereign authentication.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Traditional password-based authentication methods are vulnerable to phishing, brute-force attacks, and other security breaches, creating risks of unauthorized access and identity theft. Centralized databases storing biometric data can also be targeted, raising privacy concerns and the potential for mass data breaches.
Solution
Youverse offers a decentralized face biometrics solution that enables passwordless authentication while prioritizing user privacy and security. The platform leverages advanced algorithms and certified liveness detection to prevent unauthorized access and impersonation. By utilizing a decentralized architecture, Youverse eliminates the need for centralized biometric data storage, giving users self-sovereign control over their digital identities. The solution streamlines identity-based onboarding, increases customer acquisition and retention rates, and ensures compliance with PSD2-SCA requirements. Youverse's technology can be integrated into various platforms and devices, providing a flexible and scalable authentication solution for diverse industries.
Target Audience
Youverse targets businesses across various sectors, including banking, hospitality, and digital workplaces, seeking secure and user-friendly authentication solutions.
Features
- Decentralized architecture eliminates centralized biometric databases, enhancing user privacy
- State-of-the-art face authentication algorithms with high accuracy rates, NIST certified
- Certified liveness detection for both 3D and 2D presentation attack detection, preventing spoofing
- Passwordless authentication for frictionless user experience and enhanced security
- Integration with existing identity verification flows via YouID
- Privacy-first user authentication via YouAuth
- Support for various platforms, stacks, browsers, devices, and cameras
- Fraud detection and KYC/AML compliance features for banking and fintech
- Document check and ID verification capabilities