What is Billions? The Human & AI Network

In an era where digital interactions blend the lines between human input and artificial intelligence, projects like Billions Network emerge to address a core challenge: trust. This decentralized protocol focuses on identity verification for both people and AI agents, using privacy-preserving methods to ensure authenticity without compromising personal data. 

Founded by a team with roots in blockchain and identity tech, Billions aims to create a universal network where humans and AI can collaborate securely. The project, accessible via a mobile app and web platform, has drawn attention from investors and developers alike for its practical approach to scaling verification globally.

The Vision: A Network for Humans and AI

Billions Network positions itself as an infrastructure for trusted interactions between real humans and AI entities. At its core, the project tackles the proliferation of bots, deepfakes, and unverified AI outputs that undermine online economies. Users can prove their uniqueness through mobile-first tools, earning rewards in the form of "Power Points" that unlock future benefits, such as exclusive access or token allocations. For AI developers, it provides a way to assign verifiable reputations to agents, enabling them to participate in decentralized applications without constant oversight.

The network's design emphasizes accessibility. Anyone with a smartphone can verify their identity using NFC-enabled document scans or biometric checks, all processed with zero-knowledge proofs (ZKPs) to keep data private. This setup avoids invasive methods like iris scans, opting instead for document-based verification that works offline in some cases. Developers integrate Billions via APIs, allowing apps to request proofs of humanity or AI uniqueness seamlessly. The result? A foundation for "the internet of value," where transactions, content creation, and AI collaborations rely on confirmed legitimacy.

Funding and Key Backers

Billions Network has raised a total of $30 million from prominent venture firms, a figure announced in late July 2025. The investors include Polychain Capital, Coinbase Ventures, Polygon, Liberty City Ventures, and Bitkraft Ventures. These backers bring expertise in blockchain scaling, venture investment, and gaming ecosystems, areas that align with Billions' goals.

This capital infusion supports the project's expansion, from app development to partnerships with blockchain ecosystems. The funding reflects confidence in Billions' ability to solve real-world problems, such as fraud in airdrops or welfare distributions, where traditional verification falls short.

Technical Foundations: Privacy and Proofs at the Core

Underpinning Billions is a hybrid identity model detailed in the project's "Deep Trust" technical report. This framework defines AI agent identities across four dimensions: architectural (model structure and cryptographic fingerprints), behavioral (input-output patterns, though zkML verification for large models remains nascent), legal (ownership and compliance links), and social (reputation scores from interactions). Humans follow a similar path but start with biometric or document proofs converted to decentralized identifiers (DIDs).

A standout feature is the private proof of uniqueness. It ensures three key conditions: a distinct identifier, sole control via cryptographic signatures or hardware security modules, and validity that evolves with the entity—addressing issues like model updates without invalidating the entire identity. Zero-knowledge proofs enable selective disclosure; for instance, a user might prove they're over 18 without revealing their birthdate.

The protocol uses Verifiable Credentials (VCs) stored in off-chain wallets, with on-chain attestations for immutability. Cross-chain compatibility comes via oracles, allowing verifications to span networks like Polygon or Linea. In practice, this powered the first private biometric Proof of Humanity on Linea in partnership with Verax Registry, launched in 2024. Developers can implement it for sybil-resistant airdrops or bot-free quests, as seen with integrations like Lagrange's ZK airdrop. The mobile app handles NFC document reads, AI-resistant to fakes, and supports offline modes for regions with poor connectivity.

Key Milestones and Roadmap Progress

Billions has marked several achievements since its early days. In March 2025, it became a Verified Organization on X, signaling community trust. The mobile app launched for Android and iOS in June 2025, offering secure ID checks without biometrics. That same month, the private testnet went live, onboarding partners like Aurora, Camp Network, and Polygon to build on the infrastructure.

July brought new tasks for users to earn points through referrals and verifications. August saw the funding reveal and a partnership with Nexus for transparent human-AI collaborations. Integrations expanded: with Intract Labs for bot-free rewards in quests, Chaincode for offline welfare verification in government programs, and Camp Network to protect creators' IP in the AI age. By September, the second official NFT collection, "Supermasks," launched—digital badges proving user authenticity, with free mints via community whitelists. These steps have built a functional ecosystem. The testnet processed initial verifications, while the app now supports global sign-ups. 

The roadmap outlines three phases: Human & AI Internet  (current focus), Reputation Layer, and Global Trust Economy. Testnets for AI identity issuance are slated for late 2025, with mainnet expansion in 2026. These steps show steady progress toward a global trust layer.

Community Engagement: The Yapping Program

Billions encourages involvement through its "Yapping" program, a referral and activity-based system that rewards genuine participation. The project reports over 1.7 million verified users worldwide. The mobile app, available on iOS and Android, drives this growth. Users earn "Power Points" through actions like initial verification, referring friends, or engaging in network activities. These points may influence future rewards, though specifics on tokenomics remain forthcoming.

Yapping extends to social proof: posting about Billions, tagging friends, or joining discussions in the dedicated X Community (over 10,000 members as of September 2025). This has proven effective for events like the Supermasks NFT whitelist, where users "yap" to qualify for free mints. Campaigns on platforms like KaitoAI and Intract add quests, such as verifying humanity for extra points. The program launched in phases, with the Billions Launchpad on KaitoAI opening in August 2025 for KYC-verified users.

Participants build real value, like securing sybil-resistant rewards or contributing to testnet feedback. To join, download the app at signup.billions.network, complete verification, and start tasks. Active yappers often see higher point multipliers, encouraging sustained involvement without mandatory commitments.

Scaling Trust

Billions Network continues to refine its verification tools amid rapid AI advancements. With $30 million in backing and a growing user base, the project is poised to expand. Future updates may include AI agent onboarding and deeper blockchain integrations. For those interested, downloading the app offers a direct entry: verify once, then use the proof across compatible services. As digital interactions evolve, platforms like Billions could help restore a measure of certainty to the web.

Sources:

• _{$30M in Funding Announcement (X Post): https://x.com/billions_ntwk/status/1950949625105408139} 
• _{Private Proof of Uniqueness: https://x.com/billions_ntwk/status/1961171109123875055} 
• _{Zero-knowledge proof (Wikipedia): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zero-knowledge_proof} 
•  _{Deep Trust Technical Report (PDF): https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/682b2da9ef522c285ba6550a/685d42ebd14b0b9fba3d14b0_aideeptrust.pdf}