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1. About the companyHopae is a global digital identity startup founded in April 2022, dedicated to helping individuals and companies verify identities easily, anytime, anywhere, using DID (Decentralized Identifier) technology.Key members of Hopae developed the Korean government's official Covid-19 vaccine digital certification platform, COOV, an app with 43 million MAU (monthly active users). Hopae currently has 14 employees, with 50 percent in development roles and 20 percent representing global talent.&nbsp; 2. Company vision and missionHopae's goal is to lead the global digital identity verification market. Through continuous technological innovations and participation in global open-source projects, it aims to establish itself as leaders in both opinion and technology within the digital identity field.As digital wallets and eID verifications become widespread, its vision is to be the No. 1 provider of enterprise services in this space. Just as Visa led the way for cashless financial transactions, it will drive innovation to create a world where next-generation digital identity verification systems are synonymous with Hopae.&nbsp; 3. Major servicesHopae offers Identity Gateway, providing&nbsp; to enterprises a way to verify their users using eID Wallets.&nbsp;With its experience running COOV, one of the largest global DID verification systems with 43 million MAU, it has been recognized by Gartner as a Representative Vendor in the 2024 Gartner Market Guide for Decentralized Identity, alongside Microsoft and Ping Identity. It is a founding member of the OpenWallet Foundation, with the CEO, Shin Jae-hoon, serving on the foundation's Technical Advisory Council.&nbsp; 4. Employee benefits&nbsp;&nbsp;<ul><li>Personal growth: Work with a talented team and gain hands-on experience. It fully supports employees in their professional development.</li></ul><ul><li>Paid time off: Employees can take paid time off whenever needed, without requiring prior approval.</li></ul><ul><li>Flexibility: Flexible working hours and remote work options are available.</li></ul><ul><li>Work expenses: Hopae covers 100% of work-related expenses.</li></ul><ul><li>Stock options: Offered to employees with exceptional performance.</li></ul><ul><li> Work equipment: Top-tier software and hardware are provided for optimal results. </li></ul><ul><li>Company card: Employees in Korea commuting to the office receive a company card for lunch and dinner.</li></ul><ul><li>Health check-ups: A 600,000 won health check-up for employees in Korea who commute to the office.</li></ul><ul><li>Office location: The office is located within a seven-minute walk of Gangnam Station and a ten-minute walk of Yeoksam Station. It occupies a fully remodeled building using two-stories for Hopae, complete with a rooftop and vitamins for employees to enjoy.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li></ul>