The World project (formerly Worldcoin) of Sam Altman has moved from philosophical discussions about "humanity" to aggressive market expansion. As of February 2026, the project has become one of the most discussed topics in Web3.
🚀 What drives $WLD up?
Partnership with Qualcomm: World has integrated palm scanning directly into payment terminals. Now verification in the World App and payment for goods happen literally with a "wave of the hand." This is the first real attempt at mass usage of crypto-biometrics in retail.
Launch of Orb Mini: The problem of scanner shortages is solved. The new compact device the size of a smartphone allows for the verification of millions of people in remote areas, accelerating the growth of the World Chain network.
OpenAI Effect: Rumors of deeper integration of World ID into ChatGPT services to combat deepfakes create a strong fundamental demand for the token.
⚠️ Red flags: Global bans and risks
Despite the technological triumph, the legal noose around the project is tightening:
Regulatory ban: The project is officially blocked in China and faces strict restrictions in Kenya and South Korea due to suspicions of illegal biometric collection.
EU Pressure: Germany and Spain continue investigations. Data privacy issues (GDPR) remain the main barrier to expansion in Europe.
USA: Due to complex SEC regulations, American users still find themselves in a 'gray area' regarding the full use of the token.
Thus, World has crossed the mark of 10 million users, but the price $WLD remains hostage to news about lawsuits and bans. This is a classic case of 'high risk — high reward.'
💬 Question: Would you trust your biometric data (eyes or palms) to a private project in exchange for a digital identity and crypto bonuses? Share your thoughts in the comments! 👇
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