Worldcoin, the bizarre eyeball-scanning cryptocurrency token co-founded by OpenAI boss Sam Altman, made its debut on Monday with a pledge to serve as a “privacy-preserving” global financial system.
The controversial project requires customers to scan their retina using a device called an “Orb,” described as a “biometric verification device,” in an exchange for a so-called “World ID” that is unique to each user.
“The goal is simple: a global financial and identity network based on proof of personhood. this feels especially important in the AI era,” Altman tweeted alongside an announcement of the launch. “I’m hopeful Worldcoin can contribute to conversations […]
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