Worldcoin launches Orb and Texas manufacturing facility in US.

Worldcoin, renamed World, debuted in the US this week, marking a key milestone for Sam Altman and Alex Blania's digital identification initiative.

In response to rising AI-generated material, World executives announced plans to extend their worldwide proof-of-humanity network at their “At Last” event.

The launch will begin in Atlanta, Austin, Los Angeles, Miami, Nashville, and San Francisco. World will install 7,500 biometric orbs globally by 2025, quadrupling its hardware footprint. Texas has a new production line to build Orbs locally and globally to accommodate this size.

Chrome, round orbs scan users' irises to authenticate identification and provide access to the World app and WLD token airdrop.

It also announced Orb Mini, a portable verification device launching in 2026. Orb Mini allows confirmed individuals to assist others verify their humanity, decentralizing trust and scaling identity identification, especially in the Global South.

Match Group, Tinder's parent business, is testing World ID in Japan to improve age and identity verification. In 2026, we anticipate additional Match platforms and foreign marketplaces to integrate.

The World App and flagship mobile wallet have also been updated. Some new integrations:

Circle for USDC payments and digital dollars;
Stripe for smooth fiat ramps;

Kalshi allows in-app prediction markets.
Most importantly, World is launching a World Visa Card with merchant connections and user rollouts in phases. World ID may merge blockchain verification with commercial payments.

WLD token rises as traders consider long-term ecosystem role
WLD fell 3% to $1.03 in 24 hours despite its high-profile US debut.

After the 24-hour announcement, WLD traded between $1.02 and $1.07 and volumes flattened, indicating investors were waiting.

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