Sophon Launches Social Oracle: Bridging Private Web2 Data to Web3 via zkTLS
Sophon, a pioneering platform for Web3 user experience, has announced the launch of Social Oracle – a system that integrates private Web2 data onto the blockchain via zkTLS (zero-knowledge Transport Layer Security) technology. This move marks a breakthrough in connecting the worlds of Web2 and Web3, and establishing a new layer of trust while ensuring user privacy.
Solving the Blind Spot of Web3: Trusted Private Data
While most blockchain applications today only handle public data such as token prices, transaction volumes, or on-chain activities, Sophon focuses on an under-exploited market: off-chain personal data. Using zkTLS – a cryptographic enhancement of the TLS protocol (the foundation of HTTPS) – Sophon allows users to verify data from platforms such as games, social networks, banks, streaming services, etc. without revealing the specific content.
This opens up the possibility of authenticating factors such as:
Gaming achievements to unlock rewards.
Individual income to access DeFi financial services.
Social influence to join DAOs or communities.
Social Oracle: The New Decentralized Identity Infrastructure
Social Oracle serves as a trusted identity layer for Web3 applications. With user consent, fragmented data in Web2 – such as streaming activity, game statistics, spending history – is transformed into reusable credentials. Users can use this information to:
Receive identity-based rewards.
Access personalized experiences.
Maintain control over the data they share.
Developers also benefit from not having to build their own authentication systems. Instead, they can connect to Sophon's common infrastructure to access authentication data while adhering to strict data protection standards.
Flexible zkTLS Ecosystem, Optimized for Practical Applications
Sophon integrates a variety of zkTLS architectures:
MPC-TLS: Aims for maximum decentralization.
TEE-TLS: Optimizes performance with dedicated hardware.
Proxy-TLS: Prioritizes rapid scalability.
An infrastructure-agnostic approach enables Sophon to support diverse applications from GameFi, social networks, DeFi to digital asset markets, while maintaining high interoperability and security.
Redefining Rewards in Web3
Unlike many failed GameFi projects that focused solely on financial rewards, Sophon goes the opposite direction: rewarding authentic and meaningful actions. From unlocking in-game items through real achievements, to early access through social reputation, the platform aims to build a rewards system that reflects earned identity, not just wallet activity.
Blockchain Becomes “Invisible”, Benefits Become Obvious
Sophon’s big innovation lies in hiding the technical complexity of blockchain, providing a more intuitive experience. Users don’t need wallets, seed phrases, or deep understanding of Web3 – they just need to start with a familiar Web2 platform and data they own.
For example:
Verify your Amazon Prime account to access the marketplace.
Prove your investment balance to increase interest rates on DeFi platforms.
Use air miles or streaming history to unlock incentives.
Minting NFTs based on off-chain performance in games.
Towards a Sustainable Identity Ecosystem
Social Oracle is more than just a verification tool – it is a platform that builds a virtuous cycle: users provide authentic data to receive appropriate rewards, applications become more engaging, and new users are attracted. Over time, this creates a living, portable, globally respected decentralized identity layer.
About Sophon
Sophon is a user-centric platform that provides a comprehensive Web3 operating system for monetizing personal data securely and transparently. At the core of Sophon is zkTLS – enabling Web2 data authentication while preserving privacy. Through Social Oracle and developer tools, Sophon reimagines how blockchain powers games, social networks, DeFi, and other digital interactions – simply, privately, and with users at the center.