World, operated by Tools for Humanity and co-founded by Alex Blania and Sam Altman, offers an online verification system centered on its World ID "proof of human" credential. To obtain a verified World ID, users undergo an iris scan via a physical Orb that converts the iris into a cryptographic identifier; Orbs are deployed at the company’s offices and partner locations. The project includes a mobile app that serves as a custodial wallet where users can hold or trade the WLD token. The effort began as Worldcoin and later rebranded to World amid industry backlash; the company has announced partnerships with firms such as Tinder, Zoom and Docusign. Despite those moves and a new app release, the company has struggled to scale consumer adoption and conducted layoffs in June.

Total raised

$393M

Funding rounds

5

Latest round

Initial Coin Offering

Latest activity

Jul 2026