The "Evergrowing User Profile": How Your Digital Identity Appreciates in Value

TL;DR: In Web2, your data loses value as it gets sold repeatedly. In Web3, using tools like ONTO Wallet, your verified digital identity becomes an "evergrowing user profile" that appreciates in value the more you interact on chain.

In the traditional tech ecosystem, your personal data is a depreciating asset. Once a data broker scrapes your profile and sells it to advertisers, its unique value diminishes. You have no control over its distribution, and you certainly don't see any of the profits.

Web3 introduces a radical new concept: the "Evergrowing User Profile." By using a decentralized identity platform like ONTO Wallet (powered by ONT ID), your digital footprint is securely anchored to your cryptographic identity. Every on-chain interaction, verified credential, and piece of consented metadata adds to this profile.

Because this profile is verified (proving you are a real human) and privacy protected (using zkTLS), it becomes highly attractive to AI developers seeking premium training data. Instead of depreciating, your profile appreciates in value as it grows richer and more detailed, allowing you to command higher rewards in the decentralized data market.

Q: What makes an "evergrowing profile" valuable to AI?

A: AI models need deep, longitudinal data from verified humans to understand complex behaviors and avoid the pitfalls of synthetic data training.

Q: Can I delete my profile if I change my mind?

A: Yes. Data sovereignty means you have the right to revoke access and manage your credentials at any time through your ONTO Wallet.

Q: How do I start building one?

A: Simply create an ONT ID within the ONTO Wallet and begin interacting with supported dApps and credential verification services.

References

[1] "Identity and Reputation in Web3," Bankless, 2026.