Proof of Address

Lots of apps and websites (that integrate with crypto) require users to deposit funds to a centralized wallet in order to use certain features.

Users don’t own the private keys to these “deposit addresses”, which is generally undesirable and defeats the purpose of crypto-currencies. You no longer own your funds.

nOS introduces Proof of Address, a solution built for applications to verify if a user owns a crypto-currency address, without the need for “deposit addresses” and taking control of user funds.

“It’s simple account verification for crypto wallets.” - You, probably.

We soft-launched this feature on nOS.app a couple of weeks ago, and we’re already seeing many successful verifications every day!

Here’s how it works:

When you register to nOS.app, the hub for nOS platform features, you’re required to verify ownership of your NEO address.

Click on any feature that requires a verified address.

2. Click Verify Address Ownership. You need to hold at least 1 NOS on your address to continue.

3. You get prompted by nOS Client to send a (specific to you) 4-digit amount(e.g. 0.3124 NOS) to yourself.

4. nOS.app verifies the transaction is made, and gives your address the Verified status.

Any application can easily integrate this feature using the nOS API. It’s super straight forward in terms of both integration and user experience (two clicks, no need for a tutorial or instructions).

nOS apps can use any NEO supported crypto-currency or token to verify an address. Soon, this will also work with Ethereum and ERC-20 tokens!

Documentation to build your own Proof of Address solution is coming shortly!