The social networking platform crcle has collaborated with the European identity services provider Fourthline to incorporate digital ID verification into its platform.
This partnership is designed to verify every user on crcle’s network, supporting the company’s aim to establish what it claims as the world’s first verified social network. Founded in London in 2024, crcle targets a Gen-Z audience looking for privacy-focused and authentic digital interactions. The platform features end-to-end encryption and other security measures aimed at preventing fake accounts and unauthorized access. Currently, crcle is finalizing its pre-seed funding to bolster verification procedures and initially expand operations in the United Kingdom before moving into international markets.
Fourthline’s Verification Technology
Fourthline’s technology integrates several layers of identity verification, including document authentication, biometric facial recognition, and automated fraud detection. Its proprietary AI system continuously optimizes these processes to enhance speed and accuracy while reducing the need for manual intervention.
According to representatives from Fourthline, the partnership highlights the increasing necessity for robust identity assurance in light of generative AI, where differentiating between genuine users and impersonators is becoming more challenging. By incorporating AI-driven verification, the company can contribute to ensuring that individuals interacting on social media platforms are indeed verified persons.
Crcle officials mentioned that their selection of Fourthline was based on an assessment of multiple verification providers. The decision was guided by the firm’s stringent security standards, scalability, and emphasis on user privacy, which crcle believes are crucial for building trust in a platform dedicated to verified interactions.
The crcle app is available for download on both iOS and Android devices. Fourthline, established in Amsterdam in 2017, offers digital identity and compliance solutions to financial institutions and other regulated sectors. Its clients include various European fintechs and digital banks.
