World

To ensure that every human benefits from the age of AI by providing universal proof of human, finance, and connection.

Building a network to distinguish real humans from AI online, World operates the infrastructure behind World ID (privacy-preserving proof of personhood), World App (a consumer wallet), and World Chain (an Ethereum Layer 2 blockchain). More than 17 million people across 160 countries have verified with World ID, completing over 350,000 verifications weekly. World App has become one of the most-used wallets globally. Developers integrate World ID to create safer online experiences where real people can participate without AI interference. The company tackles identity verification through biometric iris scanning via the Orb device, then enables users to prove their humanity online without revealing personal information. World Chain prioritizes verified humans over bots for blockchain transactions, supporting applications from social platforms to financial services.

Products

World ID provides privacy-preserving proof of personhood through biometric iris scanning with the Orb device. Users access services through World App, a self-custodial wallet that stores World ID credentials and supports digital asset transactions. The ecosystem runs on World Chain, an Ethereum Layer 2 blockchain optimized for verified humans, and uses WLD tokens for transactions and governance. Recent developments include Mini Apps within World App and partnerships for human-only event ticketing to combat scalping.

Funding

World has raised over $275 million across multiple rounds. The company secured $240 million in early equity funding, reaching a $2.5 billion valuation. Recent OTC token sales include $135 million in May 2025 and $65 million in March 2026. Investors include Andreessen Horowitz, Khosla Ventures, Bain Capital Crypto, Blockchain Capital, Variant, Tiger Global, and Coinbase Ventures. The substantial funding supports global Orb manufacturing, research, and ecosystem expansion.

Recent news

In June 2026, public company Eightco Holdings disclosed that its treasury holds approximately 283.45 million WLD tokens, reflecting significant institutional exposure to the World ecosystem.

Technology

World Chain infrastructure runs on AWS with Kubernetes orchestration and Terraform for infrastructure-as-code. Core blockchain services use Rust for performance-critical paths like sequencing and block building, with Go and Python for distributed systems. The stack includes RPC services, node operations, and observability tools for production blockchain networks. Smart contracts are written in Solidity using Foundry. Zero-knowledge proofs utilize Circom, while the Orb devices run custom hardened Linux distributions for security.

Benefits

Salaries range from $246,500-$290,000 for senior roles, plus competitive long-term incentive packages. Benefits include fully covered healthcare, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) matching, life insurance, and flexible time off. The company provides professional development stipends, commuter benefits, and for office workers, free snacks and beverages. Remote work options are available alongside offices in San Francisco and Munich. The culture emphasizes mission-driven work on global-scale challenges.