Talent-Backed Digital-Identity.AI - Global Talent Visas for ProductHunt Experts

I believe "Identity is the new code of freedom". That's why why not (what if?) built the Reusable Talent Passport (RTP - check my Github) on the identity.global protocol: a single, self-sovereign digital profile that automates evidence gathering and achieves de facto portability across borders. The RTP transforms the most complex application processes (like compiling the extensive evidence dossier for the US O-1 petition) into the creation of a universal "talent passport" of evidence, which can be readily adapted and repurposed for subsequent applications, such as the UK Global Talent endorsement. ✨ Key Features for Global Builders: 1. OSINT-Powered Evidence Verifier ◦ The Problem: The UK Global Talent Visa (GTV) requires proof of "qualitative evidence". The US O-1A requires documentation of "original contributions of major significance". ◦ The RTP Solution: Our open-source module automatically crawls platforms like GitHub (measuring stars, commits, contributor networks) and ProductHunt (validating launches, upvotes, and press mentions). This data is used to generate tamper-proof evidence bundles that link your digital output directly to visa criteria. This automates what applicants currently do manually. 2. Cross-Visa Application Adapter ◦ The Problem: Systems like the US O-1 require immense data input split across two agencies (I-129 to USCIS and DS-160 to the Department of State), leading to high redundancy. ◦ The RTP Solution: The Global Talent Profile Schema (GT Schema), a W3C Verifiable Credential (VC)-compatible standard, maps your verified data to the exact required fields for different countries. You select the visa (e.g., UK GTV, FR Passeport Talent), and the Adapter flags missing evidence (e.g., "⚠️ Missing: 1 more recommendation letter for UK Exceptional Promise") and auto-fills the bureaucratic forms, operationalizing de facto portability. 3. Talent DAO / Community Attestation Layer ◦ The Problem: Securing strong, verifiable letters of recommendation (critical for the UK GTV and US O-1 advisory opinions) is difficult and often relies on slow, centralized processes. ◦ The RTP Solution: We turn the referee requirement into a scalable, networked trust graph. Past visa holders, investors, or senior engineers can attest to your work, signing a VC recommendation that is portable and difficult to forge. 4. Privacy by Default (Zero-Knowledge Proofs) ◦ Your talent profile is self-sovereign; no centralized platform owns your data—you do. Use Zero-Knowledge Proofs (ZKPs) to satisfy quantitative French or German requirements without exposing sensitive data (e.g., proving your salary is above the €59,373 threshold for the French Blue Card without revealing the exact figure). 💻 Call to Action: What If? The RTP is built for the individual whose talent is independent of a single employer (a core feature of the UK Global Talent visa). It empowers you to build your Talent Passport on the foundational identity.global protocol, ensuring that compliance becomes a reusable, user-owned asset. Join the movement to redefine how global talent is recognized.