Web Proofs (zkTLS)
zkTLS and the Future of Onchain Entertainment
Xophi
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Online entertainment has exploded in the past decade. In 2015, less than a billion people used social media - in 2025, this number will exceed 5.2 billion, spanning countless platforms for streaming, gaming, and social interaction.
Even though entertainment is more connected than ever, it’s also more restrictive. Content is locked within platforms, creators struggle to earn fairly, and users have little or no control over their data.
At Xophi, we believe zkTLS (Web Proofs) can change this by bringing verified data onchain without compromising privacy. Although it doesn’t remove the need to trust data sources, zkTLS lets multiple parties trust the same data without needing to make any further assumptions.
This opens up new opportunities for creators and users alike, making crypto’s benefits accessible - even to those who’ve never used a wallet or crypto exchange before.
Entertainment in Web3
There are many games, social media and streaming platforms in crypto, and while a few have enjoyed some success, they’re still missing the most important ingredient: a large, committed audience.
Web3 devs have done things backwards, recreating existing apps onchain and expecting users to relearn everything just so they can keep doing what they were already doing, albeit on a “decentralized” platform. People don’t want to connect wallets, mint NFTs or take big risks just to have fun or chat with their friends - for the most part, they’re happy right where they are.
This isn’t to say they don’t have a lot of problems with their experience, but expecting them to deal with new, bigger problems in the vain hope of solving existing ones makes no sense.
Enter zkTLS
TLS enables secure online communication between devices while zero-knowledge (ZK) proofs let you prove something is true without sharing sensitive details. By combining the two, users can generate a proof about their identity or activities and have this data brought onto a blockchain in a trust-minimized way.
We say “trust-minimized” because zkTLS doesn’t eliminate the need to trust apps, services, or content providers like YouTube or Spotify. However, it does mean that multiple parties can trust the same data without additional trust assumptions - as long as they agree to use the same framework for proofs.
zkTLS gives users more control over their data, reducing their reliance on banks and centralized exchanges (CEXs). Instead of value being captured by middlemen, zkTLS helps it flow directly to contributors in a more private and streamlined way.
Our Mission
At Xophi, we believe zkTLS can enhance online end-user experiences through crypto - but to tap into it, we need a deeper understanding of both the tech and its applications.
This is why we’re focusing on:
Researching zkTLS to understand its use cases and limitations
to help devs and users learn how zkTLS can improve their experience
on our platform to craft tools that make it easier for builders to integrate
Actively collaborating with developers and ecosystems to implement zkTLS effectively
Providing material
Testing zkTLS
We’re committed to advancing zkTLS as a core technology for apps, and we’re super bullish about its role in shaping the future of onchain entertainment.
Powering the Future of Consumer Crypto
zkTLS delivers the benefits of onchain rails seamlessly to end users, allowing them to prove achievements, enjoy greater ownership of their data, and unlock new monetization models – without needing to understand how the tech works.
At the same time, it helps onchain apps improve user acquisition and targeting through this data, making digital experiences more personalized, rewarding, and scalable.
Instead of bringing users into crypto, Xophi takes it to where they are.
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