The Worldcoin project, founded by Sam Altman, has announced an ambitious launch of 7,500 "orbs" in the USA by the end of 2025. These iris-scanning devices are intended for biometric user verification, which is the foundation of the Worldcoin ecosystem. The deployment will begin in six key cities, including San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Atlanta, with a focus on mass user engagement. This was reported by CoinDesk, citing official statements from the project.
Additionally, Worldcoin has launched the Pioneer Grant program for American users who installed the World App by May 1, 2025. They will receive 150 WLD as a bonus, aimed at encouraging early participation. The goal of the project is to create a global digital identity network, but the initiative has already sparked discussions about privacy and data security.
The launch of "orbs" in the USA is part of Worldcoin's strategy to scale World Chain, an L2 solution based on Ethereum that enables fast and cheap transactions. Despite criticism, the project is actively progressing, attracting new users and partners.$ETH