What is 3DPass?
think of it like the Shazam for 3D objects. Shazam listens to a song, generates a fingerprint, and can instantly tell if that track is already in the database. 3DPass does the same thing for 3D files. Upload a model, it creates a fingerprint, and if someone else tries to upload the same thing, the network rejects it. It's a decentralised layer 1 blockchain that is mineable. This is not theoretical tech it works and you can try it for yourself or watch some videos.
✅ The pros:
- Unique consensus mechanism: Proof of Scan, mining isn’t meaningless computation, it’s verifying object uniqueness.
- Real world problem solved: NFTs prove ownership but don’t stop plagiarism. 3DPass prevents duplicates at the source.
- Strong development track record: Mainnet live since 2022, steady roadmap execution, 70+ GitHub releases, continuous upgrades.
- Rust based: Built in Rust, the same high-performance, memory-safe language used by Solana and Polkadot.
- Energy efficient mining: CPU only, low power use and avoids centralisation.
- No mining pools: By design, 3DPass currently has no pool mining. This makes it close to Satoshi’s original vision of “1 CPU = 1 vote,” where ordinary participants can contribute directly without being sidelined by industrial scale mining farms.
- Cross chain direction: EVM compatibility and Counterstake bridge (Obyte) in progress, opening access to Ethereum ecosystem and beyond
- First mover: No other project enforces file uniqueness at the content level.
- RWA play: By anchoring unique 3D objects directly on-chain, 3DPass democratises RWAs by letting anyone tokenise and prove authenticity of physical or digital creations without relying on centralised gatekeepers.
- Potential to scale beyond 3D: Same principle could apply to 2D images, audio, and more.
Open source ethos: Transparent and community driven, with grants available and paid out in native P3D coin for contributors.
⚠️ Risks:
- Adoption: Still very early with a small user base.
- File size limit: 1 MB cap is a constraint for high-resolution scans. Countermeasure: this was initially only 100 kB and you can get a surprising level of detail in a 1 MB file
- Niche factor: Needs strong partnerships (scanners, marketplaces) to break out of being a niche.
So the big picture is this, 3DPass has already delivered on tech, but the next hurdle is adoption. If it manages to land in the workflows of creators, 3D printing shops, or marketplaces, it could grow fast. Just like Shazam became essential once people realized it solved a daily frustration, 3DPass has that same potential in the world of digital files and IP. There was an interesting stat from 2013 from google that 30% of the internet was duplicate and 3DPass could help address this!
https://3dpass.orghttps://www.mexc.com/en-GB/exchange/P3D_USDThttps://coinmarketcap.com/currencies/3dpass/Disclaimer: I am a community member involved within 3DPass but I still think looking at the current price of $0.001 that this has a huge potential upside
