Aztec Labs acquires ZKPassport, keeps protocol open-source!

Aztec Labs has acquired ZKPassport, the zero-knowledge identity protocol that lets users prove passport-based credentials on-chain without revealing the underlying document. The team has pledged to keep both the privacy protocol and the iOS mobile app fully open-source following the deal.

The acquisition deepens Aztec's position at the intersection of programmable privacy and identity. ZKPassport has been one of the more credible implementations of ZK-based document verification, enabling privacy-preserving KYC flows that don't require handing raw personal data to a third party.