Date

2021-23

Industry

Identity

Client

Anima

Role

Head of Design

Shaping the future of trust in web3

Web3 communities needed ways to verify real humans without sacrificing privacy

Like many fast-growing web3 projects, communities were struggling with bot infiltration and farming operations that undermined airdrops and governance. Teams needed better coordination between identity verification, reputation tracking, and community management as they scaled. The opportunity was creating an on-chain reputation system that could distinguish genuine community members from malicious actors while respecting user privacy and decentralization principles.

We built connected identity tools that work across Web3 platforms

We designed 3 connected products: Proof of Personhood verification for establishing unique human identity, Reputation NFT systems for tracking community engagement, and Active User Status mechanics for ongoing participation rewards. These tools share verification data and reputation signals across the web3 ecosystem. When users complete Proof of Personhood, they unlock reputation earning across partner communities. This helped web3 projects conduct fairer airdrops and implement bot-resistant governance.

Project metrics

99.7%

Bot prevention

In partner DAO airdrops

99.7%

Bot prevention

In partner DAO airdrops

99.7%

Bot prevention

In partner DAO airdrops

100K+

Verified identities

Proof of Personhood completions

100K+

Verified identities

Proof of Personhood completions

100K+

Verified identities

Proof of Personhood completions

15+

Partner projects

Integrated Anima verification

15+

Partner projects

Integrated Anima verification

15+

Partner projects

Integrated Anima verification

65K+

Reputation NFTs

Minted by verified users

65K+

Reputation NFTs

Minted by verified users

65K+

Reputation NFTs

Minted by verified users

What building connected web3 identity taught me

Connected systems need shared design languages

When identity flows across platforms, inconsistent interfaces break user trust. Design for the connections between products, not just individual journeys.

Portable identity creates network effects

Each platform integration makes Anima more valuable for users and other platforms.

Progressive disclosure works for complex systems

Users don't need to understand blockchain mechanics to use blockchain products. Reveal complexity only when needed.

Context switching requires modular thinking

Separate core functionality from interface presentation. This modular approach works for any system across different environments.

Connected systems need shared design languages

When identity flows across platforms, inconsistent interfaces break user trust. Design for the connections between products, not just individual journeys.

Portable identity creates network effects

Each platform integration makes Anima more valuable for users and other platforms.

Progressive disclosure works for complex systems

Users don't need to understand blockchain mechanics to use blockchain products. Reveal complexity only when needed.

Context switching requires modular thinking

Separate core functionality from interface presentation. This modular approach works for any system across different environments.

Connected systems need shared design languages

When identity flows across platforms, inconsistent interfaces break user trust. Design for the connections between products, not just individual journeys.

Portable identity creates network effects

Each platform integration makes Anima more valuable for users and other platforms.

Progressive disclosure works for complex systems

Users don't need to understand blockchain mechanics to use blockchain products. Reveal complexity only when needed.

Context switching requires modular thinking

Separate core functionality from interface presentation. This modular approach works for any system across different environments.

Connected systems need shared design languages

When identity flows across platforms, inconsistent interfaces break user trust. Design for the connections between products, not just individual journeys.

Portable identity creates network effects

Each platform integration makes Anima more valuable for users and other platforms.

Progressive disclosure works for complex systems

Users don't need to understand blockchain mechanics to use blockchain products. Reveal complexity only when needed.

Context switching requires modular thinking

Separate core functionality from interface presentation. This modular approach works for any system across different environments.

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Address

Lyon, France

2025 | france | Crafting digital products | Available for new projects

LET'S BUILD TOGETHER

Get thoughtful design that works beautifully.
Let's discuss your project today.

Open for collaboration

Address

Lyon, France

2025 | france | Crafting digital products | Available for new projects

LET'S BUILD TOGETHER

Get thoughtful design that works beautifully.
Let's discuss your project today.

Open for collaboration

Address

Lyon, France

2025 | france | Crafting digital products | Available for new projects