How It Works

Discover how DigiDeeds helps you prove ownership of an informal home and unlock access to services, credit and dignity.

Community-First Innovation

DigiDeeds combines digital tools with local trust. Homes are recognised through neighbour endorsement, recorded securely and converted into digital certificates that institutions can rely on. This makes recognition both credible and scalable, helping residents prove ownership of an informal home and unlock new opportunities.

“In prototype testing, 80% of participants said that proof of ownership was the single most empowering feature.”

How It Works

Recognition

Person, Place, and Property verified through DigiDeeds App, GIS data and neighbour endorsement.

Deed to Data

Verified records stored in a secure, AI-ready Asset Trade Register, generating digital certificates.

Access to Services

Recognition unlocks banking, insurance, utilities and community services.

Ecosystem Growth

New markets for real estate, solar, recycling and more — built on verified demand.

Impact

Guided by the Quadruple Bottom Line: social, economic, environmental and digital inclusion.

What It Unlocks

Once a home is recognised, people can connect to trusted services, finance and programmes that were previously out of reach.

Real Estate & Insurance Agents

Verified ownership and address let agents list and value homes safely and enable access to appropriate cover and claims support.
Power Solutions

Recognition qualifies households for solar/prepaid installs and micro-utility finance, with lower risk and clear service accountability.
Water & Sanitation Innovations

Accurate, resident-verified addresses enable targeted installs, maintenance scheduling and measurable upgrades.
Community Security Networks

Recognised homes plug into security apps and insured neighbourhood schemes for faster response and better risk pooling.
Sports & Social Membership Apps

Proof of residence unlocks local club memberships, benefits and community governance features tied to verified households.
Digital Connectivity & Sustainability

Verified households can subscribe to affordable connectivity and access digital inclusion programmes and e-services.
Waste Recycling & Sustainability

Addressable collection routes, track-and-reward programmes and micro-enterprise opportunities for community recyclers.

FAQs

Quick answers to the questions we’re asked most often.

What is DigiDeeds?

DigiDeeds is a platform that recognises people where they live and turns their homes into trusted, digital assets. That recognition unlocks access to services, finance, and opportunity.

How does it work without giving away sensitive details?

Our process is community-first and privacy-aware: homes are recognised, claims are endorsed locally and the result is recorded as a secure digital certificate that institutions can rely on. We keep the technical implementation private.

Is my data safe?

Yes. We use secure storage and share information only with consent and for agreed purposes. The goal is inclusion with protection — recognition that residents and institutions can trust.

Who is DigiDeeds for and how do I get started?

Individuals (informal dwelling/shack owners, informal landlords) and institutions (banks, bureaus, insurers, developers and municipalities). Start by contacting us — we’ll direct you to the right onboarding path.