WorldCoin by Sam Altman debuts in the US: identity, cryptocurrencies and iris scanning

By Canuto

The WorldCoin cryptocurrency, promoted by Sam Altman, finally debuts in the United States after scanning millions of iris worldwide. With integration into large platforms, a visa card on the way and an focus on the verification of digital identity, the ambitious project seeks to revolutionize the economy and confidence in the era of artificial intelligence.
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• Worldcoin arrives in the US, allowing residents to receive cryptocurrencies after a biometric scan of Iris.
• The project already adds 12 million people verified in more than 100 countries through special orbs.
• Key integrations: Visa, Stripe, Tinder and new products position Worldcoin as a leader in digital identity.

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Worldcoin officially lands in the United States: identity, cryptocurrencies and iris scanning

Worldcoin, the ambitious cryptocurrency project and identity verification co -founded by Sam Altman, president of Tools for Humanity and known for his role in Openai, has taken a key step. The startup confirmed the official launch of Worldcoin (WLD) in most United States through platforms such as Coinbase, allowing access to millions of potential new users.

This movement comes after years of global expansion, during which the company scanned the iris of millions of metallic “orbs” badges. With this technology, Worldcoin has sought to create a safe and unique digital blockchain system.

WorldCoin mechanics: biometric scan and crypto rewards

Those who visit one of the seven thousand orbs that will be available in cities such as Atlanta, Austin, Los Angeles, Miami, Nashville and San Francisco, in addition to Razer stores in the US, will be able to receive an immediate reward from WLD 16 after allowing the device to scan their Iris. This identification, called World ID, can be used in multiple digital applications.

Likewise, the users of the country who download and register in the World application will receive a “pioneer scholarship” from WLD 150 directly in their wallet. According to The Verge, the company seeks to encourage the adoption of both the application and the crypto ecosystem that supports it.

The main way to use WorldCoin is through the World Wallet, an application that allows you to send WLD and other cryptocurrencies between users linked to your World ID. This app also integrates more than 150 minialymplications, including new access to the Kalshi prediction market.

Worldcoin and Visa: Towards the crypto-fiat card

In the launch event in San Francisco, Altman and Alex Blania, CEO of Tools for Humanity, announced their visa collaboration to develop a debit card that allows you to convert funds into WLD to Fiat currency into real time during purchases. The card is expected to be available at the end of 2025 and will work only for users who have completed the verification process through World ID.

This alliance reflects the company’s strategy to integrate services of the traditional economy and facilitate the daily use of cryptocurrency, seeking to reduce the barrier that historically has separated the crypto world from the conventional financial.

Integrations with large digital platforms

The vision of the project goes beyond economic transactions. According to The Verge’s information, Worldcoin has established important integrations with companies such as Stripe, Match Group (owner of Tinder) and Razer. For example, World ID can be used to verify accounts on Tinder, adding a level of authenticity that could fight the creation of false profiles or bots.

In addition, the World application incorporates exclusive functions of private chat and a growing library of miniapplications, diversifying the ecosystem for users and opening new possibilities of safe and authenticated digital interaction.

ORIGIN, MISSION AND CONTEXT OF WORLDCOIN

Founded in 2019 by Altman, Blania and Max Novendstern, Tools for Humanity set aimed to convert World ID into a main global verification alternative. The deep motivation behind the project is born, in part, of the social and technological challenges that implies the progress of artificial intelligence, especially what is generated by OpenAI.

Worldcoin intends not only to establish a clear line between humans and AI systems in digital spaces, but also explore wealth distribution mechanisms, as a possible universal basic income, for people whose works are displaced by emerging automation.

Regulatory challenges and international expansion

The launch in the United States occurs in a changing political context. During the administration of Gary Gensler in the SEC, the policy towards cryptocurrencies was severe and restrictive, something that changed after the arrival of the Trump administration that flexible the scrutiny over the sector. Tools for Humanity took this time to officially expand in the American giant, although it should be noted that for now the Token Wld will not be available in the state of New York.

Despite the resistance of certain governments – due to the controversial collection of biometric data – Worldcoin has grown rapidly. The company states that more than 12 million people in more than 100 countries have already been verified through the Orbes system, transforming Worldcoin into one of the largest and most debated crypto projects in the world.

The future of identity and digital economy

Worldcoin is emerging as a disruptive actor at the crossroads between cryptocurrencies, digital identity and the next evolution of artificial intelligence. Its proposals, from Iris scan to the link with popular services and integration with Fiat debit cards, could redefine the way people manage their presence and online resources.

However, the discussion on data privacy, informed consent and the possible social implications will continue to mark the debate on Worldcoin in the coming years, especially as the initiative seeks to consolidate as the verification solution chosen globally.

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