World ID product
Overview
World ID is a digital identity protocol developed by the Worldcoin project that uses biometric iris scanning (via a device called the Orb) to create a unique, privacy-preserving identifier. It is designed to prove a user is a unique human (personhood) without revealing their identity, enabling sybil resistance for decentralized applications and online services.
Within the DeFi Intel graph, World ID connects to 1 tracked entity, most strongly to World Chain.
Relations
Top connections in the DeFi Intel knowledge graph (confidence-weighted, 1 of 1 total).
| Relation | Connected entity | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
deployed_on | World Chain | 90% |
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Frequently asked questions
What is World ID?
World ID is a privacy-preserving digital identity system that verifies a user as a unique human using iris biometrics, allowing them to prove personhood online without revealing personal information.
How does World ID preserve privacy?
World ID uses zero-knowledge proofs and hashed iris codes, so the biometric data is not stored or shared; the system only confirms that the user is a unique human without linking to any personal data.
What are the use cases for World ID?
World ID is used for sybil resistance in decentralized governance, airdrops, social media verification, and any application where distinguishing humans from bots or AI is needed.
What is World ID connected to?
In the DeFi Intel knowledge graph, World ID is linked to 1 other tracked entity, most strongly to World Chain.
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