- How much does Human Verification cost?
Requesting Human verification is currently free.
- How long does it take?
It depends on verifier availability in your area. Requests never expire, so there's no rush. Some users may be verified quickly; others may take longer depending on availability.
- I have 1 or 2 verifications. Am I partially verified?
No. You need verifications from 3 unique Validators to achieve Human Verified status. With fewer than 3, your status remains unverified, though the Validators who did verify you have already been compensated.
- Does verification expire?
Yes. Human Verification bonds last 3 years, after which you'll need to renew.
- Does Human Verification prove I only have one account?
No. Human Verification confirms that a profile belongs to a real person, but it does not guarantee uniqueness. In principle, someone could get verified on multiple profiles. Ethos addresses uniqueness differently — through the Credibility Score, which requires sustained, genuine participation over time and is extremely difficult to replicate across multiple accounts.
- Do I need to share biometric data?
No. There are no iris scans, facial recognition, or biometric databases involved. A Validator simply needs to confirm you're a real person through a meeting, video call, or voice call.
- Can anyone verify me?
No. Only Ethos users who have an Ethos score higher than 1600 and are Human verified are able to verify you.