wld

WLD is the ticker symbol for the native token of the Worldcoin project, a cryptocurrency and identity initiative. Worldcoin seeks to create a globally accessible digital identity and financial network by combining biometric verification with blockchain technology to verify humanity and distribute tokens to users.

At the core of the project is World ID, an identity layer that uses a biometric verification process involving devices called Orbs to capture iris data and generate a unique, privacy-preserving identifier. The design aims to prove that a user is a unique human without exposing personal biometric information. The WLD token underpins interactions within the Worldcoin ecosystem, supporting access to services and participation in value exchange and ecosystem activities.

Technically, WLD is issued as an ERC-20 token on the Ethereum blockchain, with a fixed total supply defined by the Worldcoin Foundation. The token is intended to function as a unit of account and a means of value exchange within Worldcoin-enabled applications, and as a potential instrument for governance and participation in protocol-related decisions as the project evolves. Distribution mechanisms have included participation in World ID enrollments and related programs designed to grow the ecosystem.

Reception and regulatory attention around Worldcoin have been mixed. Supporters cite the potential to provide universal digital identity and inclusive financial access, while critics raise privacy concerns regarding biometric data, consent, and compliance with laws. Worldcoin has emphasized privacy protections within its design and stated that data handling complies with applicable regulatory requirements.