EarnOS differentiates ero through a real-human verification layer that helps advertisers avoid bot traffic and AI-generated engagement. By paying users directly for attention, it aligns incentives between consumers and brands.
The platform privacy-preserving credentials let users prove they are human and eligible without revealing underlying identity data, addressing both ad-fraud and privacy concerns in digital advertising.
EarnOS closed an $18.5 million strategic financing in June 2026 to scale the ero app and its brand-backed rewards ecosystem. The round was led by 1kx with a $6 million pre-Series A investment, while Verona contributed $12.5 million through a non-dilutive strategic partnership.
Other investors include Circle Ventures, Coinbase Ventures, Social Graph Ventures, Escape Velocity and Finality Capital.
ero is EarnOS flagship mobile app that pays verified users real money for completing brand missions online. Users verify their identity once, choose missions such as watching videos, answering questions or sharing feedback, and earn rewards they can withdraw.
The app uses privacy-preserving verification and zero-knowledge proofs so brands can trust that engagements come from real humans without exposing personal data.
