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world

IdentityEthereum EcosystemZero-knowledge

World is a decentralized identity and financial network designed to verify human uniqueness in the age of AI. At its core is World ID, a privacy-preserving digital passport that enables users to prove their humanity online without revealing personal information. Verification is achieved through the Orb, a biometric device that scans users’ irises to generate a unique identifier, ensuring each individual is verified only once. The World App serves as the primary interface, allowing users to manage their World ID, conduct transactions, and access various services. The network operates on World Chain, a blockchain tailored for human-centric applications, and utilizes the WLD token for transactions and governance.

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2025-05-01
$135M

Investors

Arctic Digital
Mirana Ventures
Bain Capital Crypto
Andreessen Horowitz (a16z crypto)
Selini Capital
Series C2023-05-01
$115M
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Lead Investors

Blockchain Capital

Investors

Distributed Global
Andreessen Horowitz (a16z crypto)
Bain Capital Ventures (BCV)
Private2022-03-01
$100M
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Lead Investors

Khosla Ventures
Andreessen Horowitz (a16z crypto)
2021-10-01
$25M
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Investors

Coinbase Ventures
Andreessen Horowitz (a16z crypto)
Digital Currency Group (DCG)
Blockchange Ventures
Hypersphere
Variant Fund
CoinFund
Multicoin Capital
Apollo Capital
Hashed
Three Arrows Capital
Kenetic
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