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By 2022, Worldcoin initiated small-scale testing in multiple countries, primarily in Africa, South America, and Asia. The full public launch arrived unexpectedly in mid-2023, coinciding with growing concerns over AI impersonations and digital authenticity. The rollout included the launch of the World app, an identity verification and cryptocurrency wallet, and the first distribution of their native token, WLD, which aims to incentivize participation and foster a new digital economy.
As of May 2024, the project boasts processing over 5 million World IDs and operates across diverse nations. Expanding their capabilities, they now integrate with numerous web3 platforms, offering proof of personhood verification to distinguish humans from AI bots and enhance online authenticity.