TL;DR
- World Chain activated Priority Blockspace for Humans, reserving block space for verified users during congestion without gas fee auctions.
- The feature is already live for 13 million verified users and was audited by Nethermind after public tests with Flashbots and Alchemy.
- Despite its expansion in the U.S., World has been suspended in Spain and Portugal over biometric data use in its digital identity network.
World Chain, the digital identity network tied to World — the project founded by Sam Altman — has activated a new feature on its mainnet called Priority Blockspace for Humans.
This tool automatically reserves part of each block for transactions from verified human users whenever the network faces congestion, eliminating gas fee auctions during those critical periods.
Priority Blockspace for Humans is live on World Chain. Introducing a new dimension of transaction ordering: humanness.
Only possible on World, the real human network. pic.twitter.com/AvLfeRGEXX
— World (@worldcoin) June 26, 2025
The goal is to guarantee that essential services like identity verifications, app access, and incentive claims remain operational and accessible without requiring users to pay elevated fees. The feature is already available for over 13 million people who completed biometric verification through the Orb device and aims to encourage developers to build applications within its ecosystem.
Priority Blockspace for Humans was tested on a public testnet with support from Flashbots and Alchemy and underwent independent audits by Nethermind. It was also integrated into World Chain’s Block Builder and Rollup Boost — a modular solution compatible with OP Stack that enables customized transaction ordering across various networks.
World Chain Seeks to Prioritize Humans Over Automated Bots
The company argues this approach prioritizes real human users over automated bots and maximizes efficiency during periods of high demand. According to Steven Smith, Vice President of Engineering at Tools for Humanity, the feature aims to make World Chain a more accessible and functional network for individuals while still taking advantage of the scalability and automation that artificial intelligence enables.
Since April, World Chain has expanded into six U.S. cities after previously avoiding the market due to restrictions around token distribution. However, its growth continues amid regulatory scrutiny. Authorities in countries like Spain and Portugal suspended World’s operations over privacy concerns tied to its biometric data practices — a controversy that remains unresolved.
The project maintains its target of surpassing one billion verified users and building blockchain infrastructure centered on digital identity, combining on-chain verification tools with custom solutions for prioritizing human transactions.
