The article discusses Worldcoin, a global biometric cryptocurrency project led by OpenAI's CEO, Sam Altman. Worldcoin is deploying "Orbs" - futuristic-looking devices that scan users' irises to create a unique "World ID", a cryptographic identity that grants access to the World App and its services.
The author stumbled upon one of these Worldcoin Orbs in a mall in Portugal and decided to investigate the project further. He discovered that Worldcoin aims to provide universal access to the global economy, regardless of a user's country of origin, by leveraging this biometric data.
The author was intrigued by the project but did not have the time to participate in the iris scanning process and receive the $73 incentive offered by Worldcoin. The article raises questions about the potential implications of a global biometric-based cryptocurrency network and the trade-offs between privacy, security, and financial inclusion.
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by Rui Alves at medium.com 03-28-2024
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