Proof of Human
continuous human verification without CAPTCHAs or user friction
Founders
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Overlapping tags, a different niche.
CognitoS14Frictionless, modern identity verification that starts with just a…Shared: friction, verification, identityAcquired
Prembly (formerly Identitypass)W22Identity Verification API for Emerging MarketsShared: verification, identity, verifyActive
EntryW17Biometric sign in and identity verification platformShared: verification, identity, verifyInactive
InvoidW21Create identity verification workflows the way you wantShared: verification, identity, platformInactive
HyperbrowserS21Web infra for AI agentsShared: captchaActive
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About Proof of Human
Proof of Human is an API that invisibly detects bots and verifies human identity. Founded by Princeton cognitive scientists, Proof of Human leverages world-class research with industry-beating benchmarks so platforms can verify their human users friction-free.
San Francisco, CA, USA
Proof of Human: questions
Which YC batch was Proof of Human in?
Proof of Human was in Y Combinator's Summer 2023 batch (S23).
Is Proof of Human still active?
Y Combinator lists Proof of Human as active.
Where is Proof of Human based?
Proof of Human lists San Francisco, CA, USA as its location on YC's directory.
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