Worldcoin

About Worldcoin

Worldcoin (WLD) is a cryptocurrency and identity protocol launched in 2023 by Tools for Humanity, co-founded by Sam Altman. Its core innovation is World ID, a privacy-preserving digital identity system that verifies users as real, unique humans using zero-knowledge proofs. Verification happens through the Orb, a biometric imaging device operated by independent local businesses worldwide. World ID helps platforms defend against bots and sybil attacks while enabling fair token distribution and democratic governance. WLD serves as the network's utility and governance token, operating on Ethereum within a broader vision of AI-compatible global identity infrastructure.