What happened?
Worldcoin, founded by Sam Altman, has officially changed its name from “Worldcoin” to “World” while maintaining its grand goal of expanding identity verification services.
During the event on October 17th, Altman revealed new products and technological updates, such as the new version of the biometric device “Orb 2.0” and integration with multiple mainstream applications.
It was also announced during the event that WorldID support will be expanded to include Taiwan and Malaysia, which has excited many internet users who are looking forward to registering in Taiwan.
Renaming to “World”: a more concise and extensive vision for digital identity verification
The core of the World project is to allow people around the world to anonymously “prove that they are human” on the internet, rather than robots or AI. Therefore, Worldcoin has developed an identity verification system that allows users to scan their eye irises and create identity verification accounts through the silver orb-shaped biometric device “Orb,” and issue WLD encrypted currency and WorldID.
After the renaming, World’s positioning is clearer. It not only focuses on cryptocurrencies but also delves into digital identity verification, especially in preventing AI-generated fake digital identities.
During this release event, World introduced an upgraded version of “Orb 2.0.” This new device is powered by NVIDIA hardware, with computing power five times higher than its predecessor and a more minimalist design.
Because Orb 2.0 is smaller in size and uses fewer parts, it is easier to produce and significantly improves deployment speed worldwide. Rich Heley, a designer at World, stated that the company’s goal is to deploy over 1,000 new Orbs globally, placing them in everyday scenes like coffee shops and even summoning them anytime through an application, just like ordering pizza.
At the same time, World plans to open “premium verification experience” stores in Buenos Aires, Argentina, and Mexico City, which will be filled with Orbs for users’ convenience in identity verification.
What’s more interesting is that these devices may appear in some self-service stations in the future, further lowering the threshold for use and expanding the application scenarios of identity verification.
World expands identity verification methods to combat deepfake technology
In addition to hardware updates, World has also launched new identity verification options. Through “World ID Credentials,” users with NFC-enabled government-issued passports can directly verify their identity through the World application without using the Orb biometric hardware.
This new feature not only increases the flexibility of identity verification but also accelerates the popularity of WorldID.
Furthermore, World announced the “World ID Deep Face” product and stated that it has solved the most challenging deepfake face-changing problems. This technology will allow video detection in applications to determine if AI forgery is involved, ensuring that communication is with a real person.
In the increasingly rampant world of AI-generated content, the emergence of this technology can be considered a significant advancement for online social interactions and business transactions.
Currently, World’s application services have attracted 15 million users, with 7 million successfully completing verification. With the launch of these new products, this number is expected to further increase.
References:
cointelegraph,
coindesk
