Decentralized identity platform combining quantum-resistant cryptography with multi-modal biometrics to address Africa’s digital identity challenges. Enables secure healthcare data portability and cross-border verification through government/NGO partnerships.
With 500M Africans lacking legal identification, IDVault bridges the $14B identity gap using cutting-edge biometrics and quantum-safe blockchain. Designed for offline-first operation, this solution empowers migrant workers, healthcare providers, and governments to securely verify identities while meeting WHO data interoperability standards across 54 nations.
Core Functionality
Decentralized platform combining face/fingerprint/iris authentication with quantum-resistant cryptography. Features include:
- W3C-compliant health credentials
- Offline mobile SDK with liveness detection
- Government API integrations
- AWS GovCloud HSM infrastructure
Target User and Segment
- 400M unbanked Africans
- Cross-border healthcare providers
- National ID agencies
- NGO aid programs
Recommended Tech Stack
- Encryption: CRYSTALS-Kyber (NIST-standard)
- DID Framework: Hyperledger Indy
- Mobile: Flutter + native biometric modules
- Backend: Node.js/TypeScript + Hasura GraphQL
Estimated MVP Hours and Costs
Total: €80k-120k (800-1200h)
- Biometric integration: 150h (€15k)
- Blockchain layer: 100h (€10k)
- Security audits: 100h (€10k)
SWOT Analysis
- Strengths: First quantum-safe ID solution in Africa
- Weaknesses: Mobile coverage dependencies
- Opportunities: AfCFTA trade protocol integration
- Threats: Chinese biometric copycats
First 1000 Customers Strategy
- 40% through telco partnerships (Safaricom/MTN)
- 30% government RFP responses
- CAC: €50-75/user
- 7% conversion from partner bases
Monetization
- Pricing: €0.10/verification (gov), €299/clinic (health)
- Break-even: 1,500 MAU + 200 health clients
- Team: 8 FTE (5 devs, 2 architects, 1 compliance)
Market Positioning
- Focus: East Africa (€3.2B market)
- Competitors: Simprints, NEC Africa
- Edge: 500ms offline biometric matching
- Microniche: Portable credentials for healthcare workers
