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What is Worldcoin (WLD)?

World (WLD) is a biometric proof-of-personhood protocol that verifies unique humans on-chain to separate real people from AI bots. World was built by Tools for Humanity (TFH) and co-founded by Sam Altman (OpenAI CEO), Alex Blania (TFH CEO), and Max Novendstern (departed July 2021). World's core product, World ID, is an iris-scan credential issued via the Orb device that proves personhood using zero-knowledge proofs. World rebranded from "Worldcoin" to "World" in October 2024.

How does World ID's iris scan and proof-of-personhood work?

World ID verifies that a user is a unique human by scanning the iris through the Orb hardware device. The Orb generates an iris code and discards the raw image, then issues a World ID credential. World ID uses zero-knowledge proofs, so a user proves uniqueness without revealing identity or linking actions to the original scan. World ID grants verified humans access to WLD token grants and bot-resistant applications across the World Network.

Is Worldcoin (WLD) safe and private?

World ID is designed privacy-first: the Orb encrypts and deletes raw iris images, storing only a derived iris code, and zero-knowledge proofs prevent linking a verification to a person's identity. World still carries material regulatory exposure. World's biometric data collection has drawn privacy scrutiny and triggered operational suspensions or bans in several jurisdictions. This regulatory risk is the protocol's primary downside, independent of the cryptographic privacy design. World provides no investment guarantee.

Which countries have restricted or banned World (WLD)?

World (WLD) has faced regulatory suspensions and data-deletion orders in multiple jurisdictions over its World ID iris-biometric collection. Kenya suspended operations in 2023. Spain, Portugal, and Hong Kong issued cease orders in 2024. Germany's Bavaria authority ordered corrective measures and data deletion in December 2024. Brazil's ANPD halted operations in early 2025 over payments for iris scans. In 2024, South Korea opened an investigation, not a ban. In the US, New York excludes token distribution at state level. Several actions were temporary or corrective, not permanent.

Why is World classified as a token rather than a coin?

World (WLD) is a token, not a coin. WLD runs natively on World Chain, an OP Stack Layer-2 network launched in October 2024, and is bridged to Ethereum and Optimism. WLD does not secure its own base-layer blockchain, which classifies WLD as a token rather than a native coin. DropsTab classifies World under Artificial Intelligence (AI) as its main category, alongside Blockchain Service, Ethereum Ecosystem, Optimism Ecosystem, and Superchain.

What is Worldcoin's (WLD) total supply and tokenomics?

World (WLD) has a max supply hard-capped at 10 billion WLD, with no further minting beyond that cap. WLD allocates 75% to the community across tranches running from launch to Year 15. WLD allocates 13.5% to TFH Investors, 9.8% to the Initial Development Team, and 1.7% to the TFH Reserve. The combined ~23.3% insider allocation to investors and team concentrates ownership against the community majority.

How does Worldcoin's (WLD) vesting schedule affect investors?

World (WLD) held its TGE on 2023-07-24, unlocking 500 million WLD (5%) at launch. WLD vesting runs daily and linearly through approximately 2038, creating a structural inflation overhang from continuous new supply entering circulation. Per DropsTab vesting data, WLD has 9,138 scheduled unlock events as of June 2026. In July 2024 TFH extended the lock-up on ~80% of team-and-investor WLD from 3 to 5 years, cutting the daily unlock rate from ~3.3M to ~2M WLD per day and easing near-term sell pressure.

Who funded Worldcoin (WLD) and what does the funding signal?

World (WLD) raised approximately $440M across multiple rounds, per DropsTab fundraising data spanning 6 round entries. World's backers include a16z, Multicoin Capital, Khosla Ventures, Blockchain Capital, Bain Capital Crypto, Coinbase Ventures, and Reid Hoffman. a16z participated across multiple rounds, a backer concentration that pairs with WLD's ~13.5% investor token allocation. Tier-1 VC depth and repeat participation through a $135M 2025 round signal sustained institutional conviction in World's proof-of-personhood thesis.

What exchanges list World (WLD)?

World (WLD) trades on 10+ centralized spot exchanges, including Binance, OKX, Coinbase, Bybit, Upbit, Kraken, and Bithumb. WLD liquidity spreads across tier-1 CEXs, so single-venue liquidity risk is low. Live trading pairs include WLD/USDT, WLD/USDC, WLD/USD, WLD/KRW, WLD/EUR, and WLD/BTC. WLD trading is concentrated on centralized venues rather than DEXs, giving WLD broad fiat and stablecoin pair access across major markets.

How do you get or claim World (WLD) tokens?

World (WLD) reaches users two ways: a free grant claim and buying on exchanges (covered above). The grant path requires Orb verification — only Orb-verified humans or World ID holders can claim WLD inside World App, which unlocks the largest claim. After Orb verification, claimants receive the first installment 24 hours later, with remaining installments unlocking monthly over 12 months. Unclaimed monthly tokens expire back to the community pool. Eligibility is geo-gated by geography and age. The US gained grant access on May 1, 2025; New York remains excluded.