zkTLS and the Future of Onchain Entertainment

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 Sophon, 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.

This opens up new pathways:

• Users can prove they qualify for onchain rewards or incentives without revealing any private info (like their subscription status or age)
• Licensed content can be verified, allowing creators to be compensated while keeping their identities anonymous
• Unified subscriptions or game assets can be used securely across different social media and entertainment platforms
• Barriers to entry are lowered, making crypto more accessible to mainstream audiences

Exploring Use Cases

zkTLS could be applied in several ways in onchain entertainment:

→ Music

Listeners could receive rewards for playing tracks while artists could earn dividends in the form of crypto via micropayments. Incentives could also be offered when a user buys a track, allowing them to receive a discount or exclusive merch on a future release.

→ Video

Streamers and content creators could earn higher rewards per view when compared with existing platforms. For instance, a YouTube-like platform could reward viewers with crypto or collectibles for helpful reviews or participating in online movie marathons.

zkTLS ensures creators are fairly compensated while viewers earn engagement-based rewards - without personal information being shared.

→ Gaming

Private tournaments can be set up where winners receive rewards like skins, weapons, or crypto. zkTLS ensures that only eligible players can participate without revealing sensitive data.

While zkTLS doesn’t directly enable asset transfers between games, it can verify ownership and activity across platforms. If online gaming services and games support it, this could allow players to prove they own an item or have completed a given in-game achievement while keeping their private info safe.

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 Sophon, 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
• Actively collaborating with developers and ecosystems to implement zkTLS effectively
• Providing material to help devs and users learn how zkTLS can improve their experience
• Testing zkTLS on our platform to craft tools that make it easier for builders to integrate

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, Sophon takes it to where they are.

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