🛡️ Proof of Anchor - Universal Transparency Verification

Stop fraud before it starts with zero-knowledge proof

A comprehensive zero-knowledge proof system that provides trustless transparency ratings for ANY online project, company, or platform using zkTLS and crowdsourced analysis. Works across crypto, e-commerce, B2B, crowdfunding, and all digital platforms.

🚨 The Problem

$300+ Billion lost to online fraud annually. From crypto rug pulls to e-commerce scams, fake suppliers to fraudulent crowdfunding—billions drain from unsuspecting users across all digital platforms with no reliable verification system.

Current solutions fail:

Manual due diligence is slow and inconsistent
Centralized rating agencies can be compromised or manipulated
No verifiable proof of project/company transparency
Community reviews are fragmented and easily gamed

💡 Our Solution

Proof of Anchor provides trustless, verifiable transparency ratings for crypto projects using:

Core Features

🔐 Real-Time TLS Certificate Validation

Live HTTPS certificate verification via trusted CAs
Detects invalid, expired, or suspicious certificates
Instant validation status (<500ms)
Works for any domain globally

📊 Live GitHub Integration

Real-time API queries fetch actual repository data
Analyzes stars, forks, commits, license, activity
Automated repository discovery with pattern matching
20+ pre-mapped popular projects for instant analysis
Code review score based on community engagement

🔍 Multi-Dimensional Transparency Analysis (0-100)

✅ Public GitHub repository presence
✅ Documented roadmaps and project plans
✅ Security audit reports from reputable firms
✅ Team verification with public profiles
✅ Token economics and whitepaper documentation
Adaptive scoring: Established companies vs new projects
Complete analysis in 2-4 seconds

⚠️ Intelligent Risk Assessment (0-10)

TLS certificate validation status
Code repository transparency level
Security audit availability
Team anonymity detection
Recent development activity checks
Context-aware: Different thresholds for established vs new projects

🤖 AI-Powered Legitimacy Assessment

Combines transparency score + risk level
Generates confidence-based recommendations:
- HIGHLY LEGITIMATE (80+): Minimal risk, strong transparency
- LIKELY LEGITIMATE (60-80): Good indicators, minor concerns
- POSSIBLY LEGITIMATE (30-60): Mixed signals, verify further
- SUSPICIOUS (<30): Multiple red flags detected
Detailed risk factors and transparency indicators listed

👥 Community Voting System

Vote "Legitimate" or "Suspicious"
Confidence-weighted voting (1-10 scale)
Prevents manipulation through wallet signatures
Sybil attack resistance
Real-time consensus calculation

⛓️ Optional Solana Blockchain Storage

Immutable on-chain records (Devnet/Mainnet)
Proof hashes permanently stored
Transparency scores and community votes
Transaction cost < $0.01
Works fully offline - blockchain is optional!

🌐 Universal Domain Support

Analyze ANY domain: crypto, e-commerce, B2B, crowdfunding
Built-in optimization for 20+ major projects
Pattern-based discovery for unknown projects
Cross-platform: Web3, Web2, emerging platforms

🏗️ Architecture

┌─────────────────┐    ┌─────────────────┐    ┌─────────────────┐
│   User Input    │    │   zkTLS Proof   │    │   Transparency  │
│   (Project URL) │───►│   Generation    │───►│   Analysis      │
└─────────────────┘    └─────────────────┘    └─────────────────┘
                                                        │
                                                        ▼
┌─────────────────┐    ┌─────────────────┐    ┌─────────────────┐
│   Final Score   │◄───│   Community     │◄───│   Risk          │
│   On Solana     │    │   Voting        │    │   Assessment    │
└─────────────────┘    └─────────────────┘    └─────────────────┘

Technology Stack

Noir - Zero-knowledge circuit language for zkTLS proofs
Rust - High-performance verification and transparency analysis
Solana/Anchor - Fast, low-cost blockchain for immutable storage
React + TypeScript - Beautiful, responsive frontend UI
Poseidon Hash - ZK-friendly cryptographic primitives

🚀 Quick Start

Prerequisites: Node.js 18+, Phantom Wallet (browser extension)

# Clone and install
git clone https://github.com/proofofanchor/proof_of_anchor.git
cd proof_of_anchor/frontend
npm install

# (Optional) Add GitHub token for higher rate limits
echo "VITE_GITHUB_TOKEN=your_token" > .env

# Start
npm run dev

Visit http://localhost:5173 and connect your Phantom wallet!

✅ Works fully offline - no blockchain deployment needed!

Try These Domains

High Transparency: github.com, ethereum.org, solana.com
Medium Transparency: uniswap.org, opensea.io
Custom: Enter any domain!

Full Stack Setup (Advanced)

For blockchain deployment:

# Start Solana validator
solana-test-validator

# Deploy program
cd solana && anchor build && anchor deploy

# Start frontend
cd ../frontend && npm run dev

📁 Project Structure

proof_of_anchor/
├── noir/              # zkTLS circuits (Noir)
│   ├── src/main.nr    # Certificate verification circuit
│   └── witness/       # Example proof inputs
│
├── verifier/          # Rust verification engine
│   ├── src/main.rs    # Transparency analysis logic
│   └── src/real_zk_tls.rs
│
├── solana/            # Anchor program (Solana)
│   ├── programs/attestation/
│   │   └── src/lib.rs # On-chain storage & voting
│   └── Anchor.toml
│
├── frontend/          # React UI
│   ├── src/App.tsx
│   ├── src/components/
│   └── src/services/
│
├── scripts/           # Automation scripts
│   ├── deploy_anchor.sh
│   └── run_proof.sh
│
└── docs/              # Documentation
    ├── PITCH_DECK.md  # Investor presentation
    └── architecture.md

🎯 Use Cases

Retail Investors - Verify transparency before investing, avoid rug pulls
Exchanges - Automate project vetting, reduce scam listings by 90%
VC Funds - Batch-analyze 50+ projects instantly, 10x faster due diligence
DeFi Protocols - Require 80+ scores before partnerships
Regulators - Verifiable on-chain proof of transparency checks

🔬 How It Works

1. Domain Analysis & Data Collection

User submits any domain → System validates TLS certificate via HTTPS → Fetches real-time GitHub data (stars, forks, commits, license) → Automated repository discovery for 20+ popular projects.

2. Transparency Scoring (0-100)

Analyzes multiple indicators:

✅ Public GitHub (25pts) - Open-source code, active commits
✅ Security Audits (25pts) - Third-party verification
✅ Roadmap (20pts) - Public planning documentation
✅ Team Verification (15pts) - Public profiles
✅ Token Economics (15pts) - Whitepaper transparency
Bonus: GitHub stars, forks, recent activity (0-35pts)

Adaptive scoring: Established companies start at 85pts; new projects build from 0pts.

3. Risk Assessment & Legitimacy

Risk Factors (0-10): Invalid certificates, no code repository, low engagement, missing audits, anonymous team.

Legitimacy Ratings:

HIGHLY LEGITIMATE (80+) - Strong transparency, minimal risk
LIKELY LEGITIMATE (60-80) - Good indicators, minor concerns
POSSIBLY LEGITIMATE (30-60) - Mixed signals
SUSPICIOUS (<30) - Multiple red flags

4. Community Voting & Proof Storage

Vote "Legitimate" or "Suspicious" with confidence (1-10) → Weighted consensus prevents manipulation → Generate SHA-256 proof hash → Optional: Store on Solana blockchain (<$0.01).

Complete workflow: 3-6 seconds from input to verified proof.

Note: System works fully offline - blockchain is optional!

📊 Performance Metrics

Metric	Value
Full Analysis	2-4 seconds
TLS Certificate Check	<500ms
GitHub API Query	200-800ms
Proof Verification	<500ms
Total End-to-End	3-6 seconds
Solana Transaction	<$0.01 (optional)
GitHub API Rate Limit	60/hr → 5,000/hr w/ token
Supported Domains	20+ built-in, unlimited

Tip: Add VITE_GITHUB_TOKEN to increase API rate limits from 60 to 5,000 requests/hour.

🛠️ Development

Run Tests:

cd noir && nargo test              # Noir circuits
cd solana && anchor test           # Solana program
cd verifier && cargo test          # Rust verifier
cd frontend && npm test            # Frontend

Generate Proofs:

./scripts/test_examples.sh         # Example proofs
./scripts/run_real_proof.sh        # Real domain proof

🎨 Live Demo

Demo is NOW LIVE on Solana Devnet!

Connect your Phantom wallet → Enter a domain → Get instant transparency analysis with real GitHub data & TLS validation → Vote on legitimacy → Generate verified proof!

Pre-Optimized Domains

Blockchain: ethereum.org, solana.com, uniswap.org, opensea.io, chainlink.network, polygon.technology, bitcoin.org

Tech Giants: github.com, google.com, microsoft.com, facebook.com

Social/Emerging: bluesky.app, discord.com, slack.com, zoom.us

Any domain works - not just the ones listed above!

🚀 Roadmap

Q2 2024: Solana mainnet, 1,000+ projects, exchange partnerships, mobile app
Q3 2024: Multi-chain (ETH, BSC, Polygon), 10,000+ projects
Q4 2024: ML scam prediction, historical analysis, real-time alerts
2025: 100,000+ projects, 50+ institutions, token launch & DAO

🤝 Contributing

Contributions welcome! Report bugs, suggest features, submit PRs, improve docs, or translate. See CONTRIBUTING.md for guidelines.

📄 Documentation

📊 Pitch Deck - Full investor presentation
🏗️ Architecture - Technical deep-dive
🎤 Hackathon Slides - Presentation slides
⚙️ Setup Guide - Detailed installation
📡 API Documentation - Integration guide (coming soon)

📧 Contact

Website: proofofanchor.io (coming soon)
Email: [email protected]
Twitter: @ProofOfAnchor
GitHub: github.com/proofofanchor
Discord: Join our community

📜 License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.

🙏 Acknowledgments

Noir Team - For the amazing zero-knowledge DSL
Solana Foundation - For the fast, low-cost blockchain
Anchor Framework - For simplifying Solana development
Community Contributors - For testing and feedback

"In the digital economy, transparency isn't just nice to have—it's essential for trust."

Let's make online commerce safer for everyone. 🛡️

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1. Domain Analysis & Data Collection

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