US Ambitions: From Technology Implementation to Ecosystem Expansion
The funds from this transaction will primarily be used to accelerate Worldcoin's layout in the US market. On May 1st, Worldcoin launched "World ID" in the United States and opened iris scanning service points in six cities: San Francisco, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, Chicago, and Seattle. The Orb manufacturing factory in Richardson, Texas, is under construction and is expected to significantly enhance equipment production capacity. The United States is not only a bellwether for global technology but also one of the most complex regulatory environments. Worldcoin's choice to enter at this time demonstrates its confidence in technological maturity and market timing.
The significance of the US market lies not only in its economic scale but also in its position as a global innovation and regulatory indicator. Worldcoin's iris scanning technology landing in the US market means it must directly face strict privacy and data protection regulations, such as California's CCPA and potential federal legislation. However, Worldcoin seems prepared. Its World App debit card project in collaboration with Visa infuses utility into the WLD token, while its age verification pilot with Match Group on Tinder explores possibilities in the social realm. These collaborations not only enhance Worldcoin's brand influence but also provide support for the actual use cases of its token.
Worldcoin's ecosystem expansion does not stop here. The launch of World Chain blockchain marks a further improvement of its technological ecosystem. This blockchain prioritizes transactions verified by humans, providing a trust foundation for decentralized applications (DApps). For example, in the DeFi field, World Chain can ensure that lending and trading participants are real humans rather than AI robots; in social media, World ID can reduce fake accounts and bot content. These application scenarios support the long-term value of the WLD token and allow venture capitalists to see Worldcoin's potential as the "next-generation internet infrastructure".
Technology and Privacy Regulation
Despite price stagnation, Worldcoin still has noteworthy achievements in technological and ecosystem development. Its core technology, World ID, uses Orb devices for iris scanning, combined with zero-knowledge proof (ZKP) to protect user privacy. In October 2024, Worldcoin launched its own Layer-2 blockchain, World Chain, replacing the Optimism network, improving transaction efficiency and providing priority block space for user verification. World ID 3.0 and the more portable Orb Mini lower verification thresholds, further driving user growth. As of May 2025, the Worldcoin network covers 26 million users, with 12.5 million having Orb-verified World ID.
Worldcoin's ecosystem is also expanding to multiple scenarios:
- Financial Scenarios: The World App debit card project in collaboration with Visa supports WLD payments, injecting utility into the token.
- Social Scenarios: Age verification pilot with Match Group on Tinder, exploring digital identity applications in social fields.
- Blockchain Services: World Chain supports integration of applications like Uniswap and Alchemy, providing convenience for developers to deploy contracts.
These developments show Worldcoin's efforts to transition from "iris scanning" to a "global identity network". However, the potential of technological innovation has not yet fully transformed into token value, which is closely related to economic model deficiencies.
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