Navigate the digital identity era on your own terms. The North Star doesn't move neither should your right to privacy.
PolariPass is a Selective Presence Layer that uses Zero-Knowledge Proof (ZKP) logic to let users prove credentials (age, citizenship, solvency) without exposing raw identity data. It strengthens the Digital ID ecosystem by reducing data-breach liability for enterprises and restoring psychological autonomy to citizens.
Build a cross-domain prototype (Fintech + Cybersecurity + Psychology + Sustainability) that acts as a trusted proxy. PolariPass lets any off-grid or privacy-conscious individual prove only what is necessary to a bank, hospital, or government portal, without disclosing their full identity record, real-time location, or biometric history.
Core Metaphor: Polaris — the North Star — is the one fixed point every navigator trusted. PolariPass gives the user that same fixed, trustworthy anchor point in digital space: present when needed, invisible otherwise.
Implements a Zero-Knowledge Proof simulation that generates a PolarisToken — a cryptographically signed claim proving "Over 18" or "Verified Citizen" to an Enterprise API, without transmitting raw PII (name, DOB, GPS, etc.).
- Function Signatures:
generatePolarisToken(),verifyAnchorClaim()
A dark-themed UI where a user's data attributes appear as stars in a personal constellation. Each star (Location, DOB, Credit Score, Citizenship) can be individually dimmed or brightened via a toggle, representing exactly what is shared per interaction.
- Principles: Calm Technology no push notifications, no anxiety-inducing language
Sensitive documents are stored locally in an encrypted vault. In Blackout Mode, the system generates single-use StellarTokens (1-minute expiry) that are simulated to be transmitted via mesh/Bluetooth protocols.
- Design: Low-energy, off-grid compatible
Mock "Merchant" and "Clinic" portals that accept a PolarisToken and confirm verification without ever storing the user's PII. Demonstrates that companies benefit from zero toxic data storage zero breach liability.
| Day | Focus | Deliverable |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Vault Core | Backend logic for generatePolarisToken() and signed claims |
| Day 2 | Constellation UI | React dashboard with star toggles and Orion aesthetic |
| Day 3 | Enterprise Gateway | Mock Merchant + Clinic portals for verification simulation |
| Day 4 | Impact Statement | Documentation of psychological relief and enterprise benefits |
- Node.js 18+
- npm
Clone the repository and install dependencies:
npm installRun the development server:
npm run devBuild for production:
npm run buildlink: [https://codenimra.github.io/PolariPass/]
| Criterion | How PolariPass Scores |
|---|---|
| Innovation | Treats identity as a fluid permission state, not a fixed number. Selective disclosure is a new layer on top of existing infrastructure — not a replacement. |
| Cross-domain | Fintech (token verification), Cybersecurity (ZKP, local encryption), Psychology (Calm Tech UX), Sustainability (low-energy, solar-ready). |
| Orion Theme | The constellation dashboard is a literal interpretation. Polaris = the fixed navigation anchor. The entire metaphor is baked into the UX, not bolted on. |
| Impact | Dual beneficiary: individual users gain autonomy, enterprises shed PII liability. This is not anti-system — it is pro-system done right. |
| Scalability | Protocol-level design. Any government ID scheme (Aadhaar, eIDAS, SSI) can integrate via the verifyAnchorClaim() API. Global, regulation-compliant. |
"Polaris has guided navigators for thousands of years — not by following them, but by staying exactly where it is. PolariPass gives every digital citizen the same power: a fixed, trusted identity anchor that shares only what you choose, only when you choose."
PolariPass — Your fixed point in a moving digital world.