BOTLabs GmbH
BOTLabs GmbH is a Berlin-based technology company at the forefront of developing decentralized identity applications for the Web3 ecosystem. Founded in 2018, BOTLabs is the initial developer of the KILT Protocol, a blockchain framework designed to generate decentralized identifiers (DIDs) and verifiable credentials. By creating cutting-edge software and services “Built on KILT,” BOTLabs empowers individuals and enterprises to manage digital identities securely and privately.
KILT Protocol: The Foundation of Decentralized Identity
At the core of BOTLabs’ innovation is the KILT Protocol, a blockchain solution designed to return control of personal data to users. KILT enables the creation of DIDs and verifiable credentials, allowing individuals to prove their identity without relying on centralized authorities. This aligns with the principles of Web3, where decentralization and data sovereignty are paramount.
BOTLabs’ Key Products and Services
- SocialKYC: SocialKYC is an identity verification service that allows users to prove ownership of email addresses and social media accounts. It generates credentials that can be shared with online services without compromising personal data. A key feature of SocialKYC is its commitment to privacy—it “forgets” the user and the credential as soon as the credential is issued, ensuring no personal data is stored, siloed, or shared.
- DIDsign: DIDsign enables users to sign and timestamp digital files directly in their browser using their unique KILT DID. The signed files can be downloaded as a zip and shared via email, Telegram, or WhatsApp. Recipients can easily verify the file’s authenticity using the DIDsign website. Importantly, signing, sending, and verifying files with DIDsign is always free.
- web3name (w3n): web3name is a custom, unique name that represents an individual’s on-chain DID. This user-friendly identifier can be linked with SocialKYC credentials and blockchain addresses across multiple ecosystems, enhancing verification and trust in digital transactions.
- Stakeboard: The Stakeboard web application allows users to stake KILT tokens and earn rewards. By backing collators—entities responsible for maintaining the KILT blockchain—users receive KILT Coins when their supported collators successfully produce blocks. Stakeboard offers flexibility, allowing users to claim rewards or stop staking at any time.
- Account Linking: Account Linking simplifies identity management by connecting a user’s web3name and DID to multiple blockchain addresses. This functionality spans the KILT blockchain, the broader Polkadot ecosystem, and soon, Ethereum. It also enables credentials to be publicly linked for additional verification, which is particularly valuable for collators and blockchain service providers.
Subsidiary: B.T.E. BOTLabs Trusted Entity
BOTLabs GmbH operates a subsidiary, B.T.E. BOTLabs Trusted Entity, which has developed essential tools for the KILT ecosystem, including:
- Sporran Wallet: A secure wallet for managing KILT DIDs and credentials.
- Checkout Service: Facilitates seamless transactions within the KILT ecosystem.
- Enterprise Service: Offers tailored identity solutions for businesses seeking to integrate decentralized identity technologies.
Industry Involvement
BOTLabs is a founding member of the International Association for Trusted Blockchain Applications (INATBA) and an active member of the Decentralized Identity Foundation (DIF). These affiliations reflect BOTLabs’ commitment to shaping global standards for digital identity and blockchain applications.
Contact Information
BOTLabs GmbH
Keithstraße 2-4
10787 Berlin, Germany
Commercial Court: Amtsgericht Charlottenburg, Berlin, Germany
Registration Number: HRB 193450B
VAT ID: DE316284270
Managing Director: Ingo Rübe