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    World Foundation secures $135M via token sales to expand biometric Orb-verified IDs globally

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    World Assets, a subsidiary of World Foundation (formerly Worldcoin), has raised $135 million through a strategic sale of WLD tokens to venture firms Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) and Bain Capital Crypto, both early supporters of the fast-growing digital identity initiative.

    According to the firm, the tokens were sold at prevailing market prices, which proportionately increased the circulating supply of WLD. World Assets conducts recurring tranche-based token sales to trading firms as part of its operations.

    Based on CryptoSlate data, WLD was trading at $1.168 as of press time, up nearly 4% over the past 24 hours.

    The funding will be used to meet surging demand for Orb-verified World IDs and to expand the World network’s footprint across the US and globally. The transaction follows earlier fundraising rounds backed by investors such as Selini Capital, Mirana Ventures, and Arctic Digital.

    Scalable solution

    World’s central premise is that as AI continues to evolve rapidly, establishing proof of personhood will be critical to maintaining trust, governance, and economic participation in digital systems.

    The company’s core product, World ID, uses biometric verification via its proprietary Orb devices to issue decentralized identity credentials. These IDs allow users to verify their humanity without revealing personal information, a feature the company says will be crucial in mitigating AI-driven fraud, spam, and identity theft.

    To date, more than 12.5 million people have received an Orb-verified World ID, and the total user base of the World network has exceeded 26 million.

    The company said the funding will accelerate Orb deployment, bolster infrastructure, and improve accessibility to World IDs, particularly in underrepresented regions where digital verification tools remain scarce.

    Self-sustaining protocol

    Unlike traditional ID systems run by states or corporations, World aims to become a self-sustaining, decentralized protocol.

    The organization has indicated that revenue from protocol-level fees and related services could eventually support network operations, allowing it to scale without perpetual dependence on external capital.

    While the project has faced regulatory scrutiny over its biometric data collection practices in some jurisdictions, its backers maintain that the protocol’s approach offers a transparent, privacy-preserving alternative to centralized identity systems.

    The renewed support from a16z and Bain highlights growing confidence among venture capitalists that decentralized identity may play a foundational role in the coming AI-dominated era.

    The World Foundation framed this funding round as a step toward operational growth and a philosophical bet on the need for human-centric verification systems in an increasingly automated world.

    Worldcoin Market Data

    At the time of press 11:22 pm UTC on May. 21, 2025, Worldcoin is ranked #53 by market cap and the price is up 5.29% over the past 24 hours. Worldcoin has a market capitalization of $1.77 billion with a 24-hour trading volume of $355.59 million. Learn more about Worldcoin ›

    Crypto Market Summary

    At the time of press 11:22 pm UTC on May. 21, 2025, the total crypto market is valued at at $3.4 trillion with a 24-hour volume of $166.21 billion. Bitcoin dominance is currently at 63.27%. Learn more about the crypto market ›

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