# BrightID update december 2024

By [BrightID](https://paragraph.com/@brightid) · 2024-12-16

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Aura Beta Launch!
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We are excited to announce the beta launch of Aura's new verification system for BrightID! From now on, BrightID users can be verified by Aura players within the Aura app. Try it out today: [aura.brightid.org](https://aura.brightid.org/)

This improved version of Aura has been thoroughly tested with a group of ten testers, and we're now in the process of expanding to a wider test group of one hundred users. As we continue to collect feedback, we'll keep enhancing the app for an even better user experience.

Interested in a demo? Join the Aura Discord community: [https://discord.gg/y24xeXq7mj](https://discord.gg/y24xeXq7mj) and ask a member of the Aura team for an invite!

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Aura Onboarding
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To get started with Aura yourself, follow these simple steps:

1.  **Connect with BrightID**
    
    When you open the Aura app, scan the QR code presented to you to link it with your BrightID app. This process may take a few moments as it synchronizes all your existing BrightID connections.
    
2.  **Find a Subject**
    
    Look for friends and family members within your BrightID connections who need verification.
    
3.  **Gather Information**
    
    Collect the necessary details to help you make an informed evaluation of the subject.
    
4.  **Evaluate the Subject**
    
    Once you’ve gathered enough information, share your evaluation with other players and rate your confidence level in your assessment.
    
5.  **Level Up**
    
    To become more effective in verifying others, you’ll need to level up. Start by reaching Level 1+ through consistent, accurate evaluations and by collaborating with trainers to assess your progress.
    

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Aura Documentation
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For a deeper dive into how Aura works, check out the detailed documentation on GitHub: [Aura Documentation](https://brightid.gitbook.io/aura). It covers everything from the various player roles to tips on how to level up and become an influential player.

If you have any questions, feel free to join the Aura Discord: [https://discord.gg/y24xeXq7mj](https://discord.gg/y24xeXq7mj), where you can ask for help or advice.

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**BrightID Octant Round**
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BrightID has applied for funding in the upcoming Octant round, which will allow us to further develop and scale the Aura app. If you can, please support our project during this funding round.

If you'd like to see what BrightID has been doing in 2024 in detail and what we have planned for 2025, our update post in the [octant forum has a detailed description](https://discuss.octant.app/t/brightid-decentralized-uniqueness-protocol/79/4).

Or join founder @cadamstallard Dec 17 9 A.M. EST to talk about the new Aura verification system for BrightID in this space [https://x.com/i/spaces/1gqxvNgREqpxB](https://x.com/i/spaces/1gqxvNgREqpxB) hosted by @octant and @golem

Thank you for being part of our journey!

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*Originally published on [BrightID](https://paragraph.com/@brightid/brightid-update-december-2024)*