Build Novel Trust-Based Businesses with Verifiable Online Data
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Note: Only projects that met the FULL requirements below were considered for the competition.
XION’s Ideathon is part of Proof of Concept, a global competition to inspire groundbreaking mobile app ideas (iOS or Android) that create new businesses by leveraging verifiable online data. Using novel technology (zkTLS), apps can now verify data - such as personal financials, social media activity, purchases, or loyalty status - while fully preserving user privacy. This unlocks tremendous amounts of innovative business models, especially surrounding data marketplaces. Pitch your idea in a 60-second Twitter, TikTok, or Instagram video to compete for virality and prizes. The event runs from July 10th to July 24th, 2025, and is open to anyone with a vision for leveraging data in ways not previously possible to build novel trust-driven business.
The ability to verify online data opens doors to new businesses that thrive on trust and authenticity. Your challenge is to pitch a mobile app that uses verified data (e.g., Spotify streams, airline miles, e-commerce purchases, etc.) to create a novel business, such as gamified communities, exclusive marketplaces, or personalized services. The novel technology (zkTLS) being leveraged ensures secure, private data verification. Focus on novel ideas not previously possible, with strong monetization potential (no tech expertise required).