1Kosmos named a Sample Vendor across five 2024 Gartner Hype Cycle reports
1Kosmos, a leader in digital identity, has been recognized as a "Sample Vendor" in five Gartner Hype Cycle reports for 2024. The acknowledgment spans Digital Identity, Web3 and Blockchain, Privacy, Human Services in Government, and Financial Crime—signals that identity is at the center of how people and organizations connect, verify, and get work done online.
Why identity wallets matter
Gartner highlights identity wallets as a way for people to keep tighter control over their personal data. With a wallet, individuals can share only what’s needed, when it’s needed, and do so with consent. That builds trust in identity verification and opens the door to new service models built on user-approved data sharing. Governments are playing a key role here, shaping standards and regulations around identity wallets to improve both security and user confidence.
Why 1Kosmos stands out
1Kosmos takes a privacy-first, decentralized approach to digital identity and pairs it with real-time verified biometrics. The result: organizations can be confident about who’s accessing systems and applications, while users get secure, passwordless access to online services. It reduces friction for the person logging in and reduces the risk tied to passwords for the organization that’s protecting sensitive data.
Fixing identity fragmentation
Today, many people juggle separate profiles with each bank, retailer, or service provider. That fragmentation is inconvenient for users and costly for organizations. 1Kosmos points to decentralized identity as a strong alternative: it raises security, respects user privacy, and is easier to use. As privacy laws and interoperability standards continue to evolve, 1Kosmos is positioned to meet what users and organizations are asking for—consistency, control, and confidence across services.
End-to-end identity, designed for reuse
1Kosmos offers a full set of capabilities that cover the lifecycle of a reusable identity: verification, onboarding, credential issuance, storage, and authentication. With identity wallets at the center, users don’t have to repeat the same verification steps for every new service. That shortens onboarding, cuts down on back-and-forth, and makes the whole experience feel straightforward.
Leadership perspective
Hemen Vimadalal, CEO of 1Kosmos, shares, "The 1Kosmos platform enables organizations to create verified and decentralized digital identities, enhancing the end-user experience with continuous verification through passwordless methods. Our inclusion in these reports signifies the growing interest in identity wallets as businesses look to innovate while preserving client privacy."
The 1Kosmos platform at a glance
The platform focuses on making identity verification simple and strong for customers, workers, and citizens. It provides a reusable identity wallet with high assurance for authenticating into digital services, and it supports instant validation of user credentials and qualifications. Under the hood, it uses a private, permissioned blockchain—so there’s no centralized store of personally identifiable information (PII). That architecture helps streamline compliance with privacy requirements such as GDPR by keeping sensitive data closer to the user and out of large, centralized databases.
Security and compliance you can verify
1Kosmos holds key certifications, including NIST 800-63-3 and UK DIATF through Kantara, along with support for FIDO2 standards. For organizations protecting sensitive applications and data, these controls help enable a tamper-evident verification process that ties real users to the devices and sessions accessing critical systems.
About 1Kosmos
1Kosmos is built to strengthen remote identity verification and deliver secure, passwordless multi-factor authentication for diverse user populations. By bringing identity proofing, verification, and strong authentication together, 1Kosmos helps prevent impersonation and fraud while keeping the experience smooth for the person on the other end. The platform supports millions of authentications every day for government, banking, telecommunications, and healthcare organizations worldwide. Backed by Forgepoint Capital and Gula Tech Adventures, 1Kosmos is headquartered in East Brunswick, New Jersey.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1Kosmos known for?
1Kosmos is known for privacy-first digital identity solutions that verify users with high assurance and enable secure, passwordless authentication.
How has 1Kosmos been recognized in the industry?
In 2024, 1Kosmos was named a "Sample Vendor" in five Gartner Hype Cycle reports covering Digital Identity, Web3 and Blockchain, Privacy, Human Services in Government, and Financial Crime.
What benefits do identity wallets provide?
Identity wallets let people control what personal data they share and with whom. They support trusted verification, rely on user consent for data sharing, and reduce repeated identity checks across services. Governments are also advancing standards that strengthen security and user confidence.
How does 1Kosmos address identity fragmentation?
By using decentralized identity and a reusable wallet, 1Kosmos reduces the need for separate profiles with each provider. That improves security, protects privacy, and makes sign-ups and sign-ins more usable.
What sectors benefit from the 1Kosmos platform?
Organizations in government, banking, telecommunications, healthcare, and higher education use the platform for strong verification and passwordless access at scale.
