Polkadot Launches Identity Framework—Will It Revitalize DOT?

• Polkadot has introduced a new identity framework, dubbed Proof-of-Personhood, to combat identity issues in the digital space.
• The DOT token recently crossed the $4 level amid improved investor sentiment and growth in the ecosystem.

Decentralized open-source blockchain protocol Polkadot has unveiled Proof-of-Personhood Identity (PoP) as its newest project. According to Polkadot founder Gavin Wood, the identity framework aims to address verification challenges amid the AI boom.

Details of Polkadot Proof-of-Personhood Identity System

Gavin Wood shared details about the new identity framework at the ongoing Web3 Summit 2025 in Berlin.

The core goal of PoP is to enable decentralized human verification directly on-chain. This would help users differentiate between real people and AI-generated content and bots in the digital space.

Rather than relying on centralized ID models or Big Tech, the PoP system uses cryptography to verify an individual’s uniqueness. Through this approach, digital platforms, Decentralized applications (dApps), DAOs, and communities can interact in a more human-centric and secure manner.

Gavin said Pokadot will release the new project through the blockchain’s Individuality system, with two distinct identifiers: DIM1 and DIM2. DIM1 will represent Proof of Individuality, while DIM2 will represent Proof of Verified Individuality.

Wood claimed that the PoP release will be supported by a treasury proposal valued at $3 million. He, however, did not mention a date for the release of PoP.

The Polkadot founder added that PoP will go live, alongside an airdrop, which he described as the fairest ever.

Gavin expressed his ambition to utilize PoP to address identity concerns that often accompany blockchain usage. He raised particular concern about the steady development of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its impact on the digital space

According to Wood, blockchain users find it challenging to distinguish AI-generated and human-generated content

He explained that PoP will address the weaknesses of traditional verification systems, including KYC, CAPTCHAs, and similar methods. Gavin added that Polkadot PoP will amplify sybil resistance and reduce security costs for the network.

The identity framework proposal from Polkadot marks a shift in the blockchain’s approach to security and identity verification. It emphasizes the importance of decentralized human verification in the digital age

Implications for DOT Price

Better security in the Polkadot blockchain has implications for the DOT token. A secure network attracts developers and projects, increasing the utility and adoption of DOT for governance, staking, and transactions.

The DOT token had challenges crossing over the $3 level over the past few weeks. As we reported earlier, analysts attributed the price stagnation to a lack of regulatory clarity

Specifically, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) delayed its decision on the 21Shares Polkadot spot Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF). Approval could lead to easier access to DOT through traditional investment platforms.

The DOT token also encountered intense selling pressure, with the price dropping 17% on the weekly chart. In a recent update, we covered that DOT tested a crucial support at $3.2, marking the base of a descending triangle pattern.

The price of DOT has since turned around, partly fueled by the announcement of the PoP framework

As of writing, DOT is ranked the 22nd-biggest crypto with a market cap of $7.05 billion. DOT price rallied 3.5% over the past 24 hours to $4.4. Additionally, the daily trading volume for DOT increased by 49.8% to exceed $672.7 million.

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