Pact: Anonymous Credentials for the Web

The article discusses "Pact," a proposed system for anonymous credentials on the web that aims to solve the conflict between bot prevention and user privacy. Currently, websites block suspected bots through invasive methods like registration walls and CAPTCHAs, forcing privacy-conscious users to choose between protecting their data or facing friction, while also preventing legitimate browser alternatives from accessing content. The proposal seeks to allow websites to verify users are human without requiring them to disclose identifying information or enable cross-site tracking.