Worldcoin’s World ID Launches in the U.S., Expanding Verification Reach

• World ID is live in six U.S. cities, using iris scans for identity verification.
• Coinbase plans to list Worldcoin’s WLD token on the Optimism network.
• Worldcoin has scanned 12 million people, aiming for broader user adoption.

Sam Altman’s Worldcoin project, now rebranded as World, has introduced its innovative World ID across the United States. This digital proof of humanness, which depends on a unique iris scan verification process, is available in six major cities. The move marks a significant step in the company’s global expansion as it strives to prove human identity and connect it to the blockchain.

World ID Introduced Across Key U.S. Cities

According to an official post on X, World ID, the core feature of World, is now live in cities including Atlanta, Austin, Los Angeles, Miami, Nashville, and San Francisco. This ID system aims to verify users’ humanity through an iris scan using proprietary orbs powered by NVIDIA. 

The company has set up dedicated verification locations in select areas, including World Spaces and partner stores like Razer. With this launch, Americans can now participate in the project, receive cryptocurrency, and use the World app.

The iris-scanning process is designed to distinguish humans from AI, contributing to the growing interest in Worldcoin’s technology. This feature has drawn attention from both the tech and crypto communities, fueling optimism around its native token, WLD.

Coinbase Worldcoin Listing and US  Regulatory Space

The cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase plans to introduce Worldcoin’s WLD token for its users through its trading platform. A future listing will occur on the Optimism network through which the USD-pegged pair will enter trading phases. According to industry projections, WLD’s listing at the exchange will expand its market reach. 

The cryptocurrency startup Worldcoin, under Sam Altman, has encountered multiple barriers from oversight agencies during its worldwide market expansion push in 2019. At the start, WLD steered clear of introducing its cryptocurrency in the United States because of regulatory uncertainty within the cryptocurrency sector . 

Two key project visionaries, Alex Blania and Sam Altman, discussed the regulatory uncertainties affecting the U.S. in their published letter. Project representatives expressed optimism about regulatory support, which would aid the project’s expansion in the future. The U.S. launch comes at a time when the regulatory landscape is evolving. 

Following regulatory actions under the previous administration, Worldcoin’s launch signals a shift in how the U.S. is approaching the crypto industry. This is further reflected in the recent return of companies like Nexo and OKX to the U.S. market.

Through its iris scanning technology, WLD has established a mission to validate the identities of billions of worldwide users. Worldcoin has scanned a total of approximately 12 million individuals. The ongoing U.S. deployment should lead Worldcoin to gain more users yet mass adoption remains doubtful.