Verified identity claims without exposing identity
Pelican acts as a verification guarantor for emails and phone numbers, allowing applications to trust claims without storing sensitive data.
Pelican verifies and cryptographically binds identity claims such as email addresses and phone numbers to a user's vault. Applications receive verification guarantees with verification information.
Claim Types
Email Address
Verification: One-time verification and cryptographic binding
Exposure: Optional
Phone Number
Verification: SMS-based verification and device binding
Exposure: Optional
Core Features
Verification Guarantee
Pelican guarantees that a claim has been verified and is controlled by the authenticated user.
Selective Disclosure
Applications can request emails and phone numbers with verification information trusting that the claim is verified.
How It Works
User verifies email or phone once in Pelican
Claim is cryptographically bound to the vault
Application requests the claim
Pelican returns the claim with verification information
Use Cases
Frequently Asked Questions
Does my app need to store emails or phone numbers?
No. Applications can rely on Pelican's verification guarantees without storing personal data.
Can users hide their email or phone number?
Yes. Claim disclosure is optional and controlled by the user.
What happens if a phone number changes?
The previous claim is invalidated and a new verification is required.
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