Worldcoin protocol
Overview
Worldcoin, now operating under the name World Network, is a protocol for digital identity and cryptocurrency that employs iris-scanning biometrics to generate a distinct proof-of-personhood, designated World ID. Its purpose is to allocate a cryptocurrency token (WLD), structured akin to a universal basic income, to authenticated individuals, thereby differentiating them from automated systems and artificial intelligence. The initiative seeks to expand decentralised identity systems and financial access on a worldwide scale.
Within The Counterparty graph, Worldcoin connects to 20 tracked entities, most strongly to Ethereum, Bitcoin (BTC) Neared $80K as the US and Iran Extended the Ceasefire: Your Weekly Crypto Recap, World Chain.
Relations
Top connections in The Counterparty knowledge graph (confidence-weighted, 10 of 20 total).
| Relation | Connected entity | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
launched | Ethereum | 95% |
mentions | Bitcoin (BTC) Neared $80K as the US and Iran Extended the Ceasefire: Your Weekly Crypto Recap | 95% |
deployed_on | World Chain | 95% |
parent_of | Tools for Humanity | 95% |
supports_token | Worldcoin Token | 95% |
issued_by | Worldcoin Token | 95% |
founded | Sam Altman | 95% |
founded | Tools for Humanity | 95% |
regulated_by | Spanish Data Protection Agency | 95% |
regulated_by | Hong Kong PCPD | 95% |
Frequently asked questions
What is Worldcoin?
Worldcoin is a protocol tracked in The Counterparty knowledge graph. It is connected to 20 other tracked entities, most strongly to Ethereum, Bitcoin (BTC) Neared $80K as the US and Iran Extended the Ceasefire: Your Weekly Crypto Recap, World Chain.
What type of entity is Worldcoin?
Worldcoin is classified as a protocol (protocol) in The Counterparty knowledge graph.
What is Worldcoin connected to?
In The Counterparty knowledge graph, Worldcoin is linked to 20 other tracked entities, most strongly to Ethereum, Bitcoin (BTC) Neared $80K as the US and Iran Extended the Ceasefire: Your Weekly Crypto Recap, World Chain.
In the wire
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- 2026-07-22 Worldcoin ETF Filing: Why Grayscale Sent WLD Higher cryptodaily
- 2026-07-21 Worldcoin’s WLD Jumps 8% on Grayscale ETF Filing decrypt
- 2026-07-21 Grayscale files for a Worldcoin ETF as WLD jumps 8% – What’s next? ambcrypto
- 2026-07-21 Grayscale Files for First US Worldcoin ETF - bloomingbit en.bloomingbit.io
- 2026-07-20 Grayscale files for Worldcoin ETF as WLD price breaks higher crypto_news_dot
- 2026-07-20 Grayscale Files S-1 for Worldcoin ETF With SEC, WLD Price Climbs coingape