{"id":81,"date":"2025-09-22T15:58:58","date_gmt":"2025-09-22T15:58:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.orangeprotocol.io\/blog\/?p=81"},"modified":"2025-09-22T16:02:26","modified_gmt":"2025-09-22T16:02:26","slug":"private-proof%e2%80%91of%e2%80%91funds-for-otc-deals-launchpad-spots-and-vip-access","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.orangeprotocol.io\/blog\/private-proof%e2%80%91of%e2%80%91funds-for-otc-deals-launchpad-spots-and-vip-access\/","title":{"rendered":"Private \u201cProof\u2011of\u2011Funds\u201d for OTC Deals, Launchpad Spots, and VIP Access"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Short version:<\/strong> With <strong>Orange Pass<\/strong> (powered by <strong>zkTLS<\/strong>), people can show they meet simple checks on big exchanges\u2014like \u201cI own this account,\u201d \u201cI passed KYC,\u201d \u201cI have at least $1,000\u201d\u2014<strong>without revealing their real balance, username, or personal documents<\/strong>. Projects can use these private proofs to open OTC rooms, give guaranteed allocations, or unlock VIP features\u2014right now.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The problem&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Screenshots and manual review are slow and easy to fake. Centralized KYC vendors are expensive and create data\u2011leak risks. Teams want fast, trustworthy checks <strong>without<\/strong> collecting passports or seeing exact balances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How it works in 60 seconds<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>User installsOrange Pass<\/strong> (a browser extension) and open the project verification page (Projects can easily configure).<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>They choose a simple check\u2014e.g., \u201cKYC passed on Binance\u201d or \u201cFunds \u2265 $1,000 on OKX.\u201d The project verification page calls Orange Pass to open the data source webpage and start automatic verification.<br><strong>Orange Pass creates a private proof<\/strong> on the user\u2019s device. It only says pass\/fail for the chosen rule\u2014never the person\u2019s identity or balance.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The project app (your site, bot, or smart contract) <strong>verifies the proof<\/strong> and grants access.<br><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Think of it like a <strong>sealed note<\/strong> from the exchange that says \u201cYes, this wallet meets the requirement,\u201d without showing anything else.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Supported today:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Binance, OKX, Bybit, Gate<\/strong> \u2192 account ownership, <strong>KYC status<\/strong>, and <strong>funds thresholds<\/strong> (>$10 \/ >$100 \/ >$1,000).<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Optional extras: <strong>X (Twitter)<\/strong> ownership + follower tiers; <strong>Discord<\/strong> account ownership.<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Where you can use it today<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1) OTC &amp; Private Deals<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Goal:<\/strong> Only let in real, funded, KYC\u2019d counterparties.<br><strong>Example rule:<\/strong> Binance account + KYC passed + funds \u2265 $1,000.<br><strong>Result:<\/strong> No passport uploads, no screenshots, less risk for your desk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2) Launchpads \/ IDOs<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Goal:<\/strong> Tiered, guaranteed allocations without doxxing.<br><strong>Example tiers:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Bronze:<\/strong> funds \u2265 $1,000<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Silver:<\/strong> funds \u2265 $5,000 <strong>or<\/strong> X followers \u2265 100<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Gold:<\/strong> funds \u2265 $10,000 <strong>and<\/strong> KYC passed<br><strong>Result:<\/strong> Better distribution quality, fewer farming accounts.<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3) VIP Features &amp; Community Roles<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Goal:<\/strong> Unlock premium modes, higher limits, or Discord VIP roles for real users.<br><strong>Example rule:<\/strong> KYC passed + funds \u2265 $5,000 \u2192 unlock Pro dashboard; or X followers \u2265 10 \u2192 get Creator role.<br><strong>Result:<\/strong> Reward genuine users without collecting PII.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What the user sees<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Click <strong>\u201cVerify with Orange Pass.\u201d<\/strong><strong><br><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Login the required website and approve the check (takes seconds).<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Get access (or a spot) if they meet the rule.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The same proof can be <strong>reused<\/strong> until it expires.<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What your team does<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Add a <strong>Verify with Orange Pass<\/strong> button and accept the signed result.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Store only a <strong>proof receipt + expiry<\/strong>, not personal data.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pick simple rules you\u2019re comfortable with (see examples above).<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Why this is better<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Private by design:<\/strong> No passports, no raw balances\u2014just pass\/fail.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Fast:<\/strong> Users verify in seconds, ops teams stop chasing screenshots.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Portable:<\/strong> Proofs can be reused across your products or partner programs.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Upgradeable:<\/strong> You can add more checks (like Farcaster) later without changing the flow.<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>FAQs<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Do we ever see a user\u2019s exact balance?<\/strong><strong><br><\/strong> No. You only learn whether they\u2019re above a simple threshold (e.g., &gt;$1,000).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Which exchanges work right now?<\/strong><strong><br><\/strong> Binance, OKX, Bybit, and Gate, with checks for account ownership, KYC status, and funds tiers (&gt;$10 \/ &gt;$100 \/ &gt;$1,000).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Can we combine checks?<\/strong><strong><br><\/strong> Yes. Many teams use funds + KYC for safety, or funds + X followers to reward community reach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Can this feed our reputation system?<\/strong><strong><br><\/strong> Yes. If you use <strong>Orange Humanity Score (OHS)<\/strong>, these proofs can boost a user\u2019s reputation privately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For more integration instructions, please see the link <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.orangeprotocol.io\/developer-guides\">https:\/\/docs.orangeprotocol.io\/developer-guides<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Quick start<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Add <strong>Verify with Orange Pass<\/strong> to your site or bot.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choose your rule (e.g., KYC passed + funds \u2265 $1,000).<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Verify the proof and grant the seat, role, or feature.<br><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Takeaway<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You can run <strong>private, trustworthy checks<\/strong> for OTC deals, launchpad spots, and VIP access <strong>today<\/strong>\u2014with the Orange stack you already have. Faster onboarding, stronger safety, and zero extra PII to store.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Short version: With Orange Pass (powered by zkTLS), people can show they meet simple checks on big exchanges\u2014like \u201cI own this account,\u201d \u201cI passed KYC,\u201d \u201cI have at least $1,000\u201d\u2014without revealing their real balance, username, or personal documents. Projects can use these private proofs to open OTC rooms, give guaranteed allocations, or unlock VIP features\u2014right<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":82,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-81","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-orange-updates"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.orangeprotocol.io\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/81","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.orangeprotocol.io\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.orangeprotocol.io\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.orangeprotocol.io\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.orangeprotocol.io\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=81"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.orangeprotocol.io\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/81\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":83,"href":"https:\/\/www.orangeprotocol.io\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/81\/revisions\/83"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.orangeprotocol.io\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/82"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.orangeprotocol.io\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=81"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.orangeprotocol.io\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=81"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.orangeprotocol.io\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=81"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}