Tackling Unauthorized Ticket Resales with zkSNARKs The Problem Unauthorized resale of tickets for high-demand and high-profile events, commonly referred to as black markets, has become a significant challenge: These black markets harm honest consumers by inflating prices and reducing accessibility. Event organizers suffer due to loss of control over ticket distribution and revenue. Our Solution Inspired by this growing issue, our app leverages the power of Zero Knowledge Proofs (zkSNARKs) to combat unauthorized resale. Core Idea: Bind tickets to the buyer's identity to prevent resale. Tailored specifically for high-demand and high-value events. How It Works Login-less Ticket Purchase System Buyers interact with a system that does not require traditional logins. Identity-Based Enforcement Tickets are tied to the buyer’s identity through: Aadhar (or equivalent) Credit card details (e.g., CVV and card number) Resale Prevention Sharing or reselling tickets would expose sensitive identity details. This ensures strong enforcement against unauthorized transfers. Selling points Login-less authentication: zKonnect offers loginless-authentication by doing away with conventional methods of centralized login. High-Security: All the compute during ticket verification is on-device and no information leaves the device ensuring privacy at the highest scale. Broad Applicability: Suitable for any event requiring robust privacy and security measures. Vision This system ensures a secure and transparent ticketing experience while preserving user privacy, addressing the pain points of the modern ticketing ecosystem.