Terminal 3 (T3) have found an innovative solution. It employs privacy-enhancing technologies (PETs) to enable secure and self-sovereign storage of user data. This new model increases users’ ability to manage their privacy and security, placing more agency in their hands. Simultaneously, it does so while making access to every other app a breeze. The company’s identity stack is often the critical bridge. It would give people secure private access to all the modern conveniences — banking, government-issued credentials, social media, marketing, and agentic AI for commerce.
Gary Liu, co-founder and CEO of Terminal 3 Deconcentration is at the core of Terminal 3’s mission. Terminal 3 closed an $8 million seed round. Illuminate Financial and CMCC Titan Fund co-led this investment, a strong indication that the investor community believes in the company’s market-leading vision. The firm now claims 8 million users that have built decentralized identities.
Terminal 3 obviates and expedites many steps in the process using smart contracts. It keeps a provable, unchangeable log of all data accesses. The firm is always collecting data from private and public sectors, national and international organizations. Together these developments lay the foundation for a more comprehensive and user-centric identity ecosystem.
"We were founded to build the infrastructure for data privacy and security," - Gary Liu
The company’s solution aims to be able to integrate easily with a variety of different services using simple APIs and developer SDKs. Gary Liu's extensive background in building monetization opportunities for big tech and media platforms, including his leadership role in operations and product development for Spotify's ads business, positions him well to drive Terminal 3's growth and adoption.
Terminal 3 employs multiple cryptographic strategies to safeguard your data. These tools—homomorphic encryption, zero-knowledge proofs, and federated learning—are all meant to go a long way toward keeping your data private and secure. These technologies make it possible for the company to still process and analyze data without directly exposing the underlying information, thus allowing careful analysis while protecting user privacy.
"Digital identity has gone through many cycles, and there are a lot of dead soldiers on that hill," - Gary Liu
In recognizing these hurdles, Liu’s press release evinces the trouble and miscalculations that have marked past efforts to establish a successful digital identity system. Terminal 3 seeks to address some of these challenges by focusing on user privacy, agency, and control.
The underlying philosophy that drove Terminal 3’s solution was giving people ownership and agency over their data. This process answers the increasing call for data privacy. It further responds to the increasing concern around the potential harms associated with centralized data collection and storage.
"We should all own our data and decide when and how it can be used, and even be able to wipe it," - Gary Liu
Terminal 3’s overall focus on user empowerment can be seen in its design and terminal functionality. Code for America’s open source platform puts users in control of their data. They get to determine how it is applied, and the potential of larger ownership of their digital identities.
Terminal 3 is actively engaging with governments, particularly in Asia, to explore collaborations within regulatory sandboxes focused on privacy-enhancing technologies. Through these conversations, we hope to lay the groundwork for the responsible and secure adoption of digital identity solutions.
Terminal 3’s fix cuts down on the complexity of issuing credentials. It enables different levels of governments to link up to the shared platform and issue credentials that are usable across many different services. This approach makes it easier for governments to adopt while making digital identities more usable.
"Those government ID systems need a translation layer and a messaging layer for these identities to be able to talk to one another," - Gary Liu
Liu’s observation lays bare a clear case for pan-government interoperability across government issued IDs. Terminal 3’s solution is to deliver this translation layer, creating a seamless, frictionless communication and data exchange between different systems.
The business model of Terminal 3 revolves around data privacy and data security infrastructure and services. The company is on a growth spree at the moment and is not yet profitable. It does project to be profitable in the coming years. The company’s revenue will come from a combination of subscription fees and transaction fees. On top of that, they’ll make money through data licensing agreements.
Terminal 3’s technology stack was built to be extremely scalable and flexible. The platform supports numerous data types and applications, for diverse and complex use cases. The company’s commitment to open standards and interoperability means that its solution can integrate easily with existing systems.
Beyond its technology, Terminal 3’s commitment to data privacy and security goes further. The company has legends on auto-compliance otherwise known as strong data governance policies and procedures. These safeguards ensure user data is protected at all times, by everyone. These policy changes would be a simple start towards complying with the most basic tenets of data privacy. In particular, they harmonize with the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).
Terminal 3 dreams of a future where people are in complete control of their online identities. They will go on to make their own mark in the digital economy with assurance. The company's innovative approach to data privacy and security has the potential to transform the way we interact with online services and applications.
Terminal 3's recent funding round will enable the company to expand its team, accelerate product development, and scale its operations. The company plans to invest in research and development to further enhance its privacy-enhancing technologies and expand its range of services.
By prioritizing decentralization, terminal 3 aligns perfectly with the increasing shift towards Web3. This new paradigm places users in the driver’s seat and provides them full control over their data. Taking Agency’s approach to technology the company’s technology stack that supports decentralized applications and services. This kind of design helps users interact with the digital economy in a more secure and transparent way.
Terminal 3’s collaborations with local governments and other organizations important to its continued success. These partnerships allow the company to gain access to data, integrate with existing technology, and validate its technology in real-world situations. The company’s mission is to work toward a future where everyone has a more secure, convenient, and privacy-respecting digital identity experience. To do that, they are looking to deepen and widen their roster of partners.
Terminal 3’s dedication to innovation is illustrated by their continual investment in research and development. The company is deeply interested in and exploring innovative cryptographic techniques. They’re deep in R&D on next gen data privacy technologies to get ahead of the curve and bring their users the most innovative security solutions available.
Terminal 3’s team includes some of the leading experts in cryptography, data privacy, software engineering and business development. This forward-thinking, multifaceted team provides a reservoir of experience, insight, and skill to the nonprofit. They allow us to meet the lessons learned from creating a secure, useful digital identity ecosystem.
Terminal 3’s mission is to empower people to take control of their data. Together, we can build a more secure, safe, and trusted future online. The company’s cutting-edge tech has the potential to transform how we connect with digital services and apps. They are very much committed to user privacy.
