TL;DR
- Worldcoin is launching operations in London this June 12, with expansion plans for key UK cities like Manchester, Glasgow, and Birmingham.
- The project, led by Sam Altman and developed by Tools for Humanity, aims to verify human identity against AI using advanced biometric technology.
- The WLD cryptocurrency has surged over 55% in the past 60 days, reflecting growing interest in its vision.
Worldcoin, the digital identity project co-founded by OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, is officially launching its technology in London this week. Backed by Tools for Humanity, the initiative uses devices called Orbs to scan irises and generate a “World ID” that confirms whether a person is real, without compromising their privacy. This non-tracking verification relies on zero-knowledge cryptographic proofs.
Starting Thursday, June 12, London residents will be able to access these devices in shopping centers and major streets. The expansion will soon include other British cities like Manchester, Birmingham, Cardiff, Belfast, and Glasgow. This strategy positions the United Kingdom as a key platform in the effort to distinguish humans from AI in increasingly complex digital environments.
Cryptographic Technology For Risk-Free Identity
According to recent data, 67% of UK citizens say they trust the internet less than a year ago. Over half report daily doubts about whether online content is real or AI-generated. In this context, Worldcoin introduces a decentralized, fraud-resistant system that protects personal data. The purpose is direct: allow verification without surveillance.
With only 1,500 Orbs deployed so far, more than 13 million people in countries like Germany, Japan, and Thailand have already participated. The company plans to distribute 12,000 new devices over the next year, which would accelerate the global adoption of its digital identity system. Additional features, such as age and nationality verification using the same protocol, are also under consideration.
WLD Grows As Global Rollout Moves Forward
The WLD token, tied to the Worldcoin ecosystem, is currently trading around $1.10, with a market cap near $1.76 billion. Its over 55% rise in the past two months not only reflects investor excitement but also confidence in a technology that, while controversial, positions itself as an answer to digital chaos.
Despite ongoing investigations in countries like Germany and Argentina over privacy concerns, the company maintains that its system does not store personal data or enable online tracking. As AI advances and trust in digital systems declines, Worldcoin is betting on a solution rooted in blockchain and transparent biometric verification. Its rollout in the UK could mark the beginning of a new era for decentralized identity systems.
