Something positive about Worldcoin (WLD) is its innovative proposal: it aims to create a global and decentralized digital identity (World ID) by verifying the humanity of users through iris scanning with the device 'Orb.' Its idea is to facilitate the equitable distribution of resources and protect AI systems and digital voting from bots or fake identities. In addition, its backing by Sam Altman (co-founder of OpenAI) gives it visibility and media weight.
Now, the doubts that exist and some reasonable concerns include:
1. Privacy and biometric data: Although they promise not to store personal information, iris scanning generates distrust in many. What happens if that information is leaked or misused?
2. Real adoption: For now, its utility is more theoretical than in concrete cases. It remains to be seen whether World ID will truly be adopted on global platforms.
3. Covert centralization: Despite the decentralized discourse, many decisions and parts of the system are still controlled by the Worldcoin Foundation or Tools for Humanity.
At least, this is what is most talked about in the community and among people who are just entering the project.