Less Data is More

• “In the digital world, we don’t really have privacy. It sounds scary, but that’s the reality.” shared Co-founder & CEO Gary Liu of 500-backed Terminal 3. His experiences across digital companies like Spotify, Digg, Google, and AOL revealed that users generate massive amounts of data, and they have almost no control over where it goes or how it’s used.
• This troubling truth led him to found Terminal 3, aimed at rewriting the rules of digital identity and data ownership.
• At the heart of Terminal 3 is the aptly named ‘Oracle’ — a privacy-first data platform that gives users true control by enabling them to store personal data securely and verify facts for businesses without exposing sensitive information.
• In just one year, the team has enabled more than 10 million users to store and manage their personal data through their enterprise services.
• “What we’re doing is enabling businesses to legally and securely verify information without actually owning the data,” Gary explained. “For example, a bar only needs to know if you’re over 21; it doesn’t need your full birthdate. That used to be very difficult, but with Terminal 3, organizations can now achieve it through zero-knowledge verification — ensuring both compliance and privacy protection.”
• He also described a potential cross-border use case: “When you travel abroad, you carry your passport not just for the airport, but also for hotel check-ins, tax refunds, and even boarding trains. Now we can convert passport information into an anonymous, verifiable certificate, store it securely on your phone, and present it via a QR code to prove your identity—without handing over a stack of personal data. These are the kinds of solutions companies can achieve by adopting Terminal 3.”
• Read the full interview on AsiaTechDaily.