According to World's announcement on April 18, World unveiled a major upgrade to the World ID protocol, extending its reach to over 160 countries and covering approximately 18 million users globally who have been verified via Orb. This upgrade introduces real-world use cases such as Tinder’s human verification, Zoom’s deepfake prevention, and the ticketing tool Concert Kit, alongside the launch of a standalone World ID app (beta) and an open-source SDK. On the technical side, new features include multi-key management, while ecosystem partners like Reddit and Razer are already exploring integrations. World ID will charge applications based on active users, while usage remains free for end users.
World ID Protocol Upgrade Reaches 18 Million Users Across 160+ Countries
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The World ID protocol upgrade has reached 18 million verified users across 160+ countries, according to RWA news. The update includes Tinder-style verification, Zoom-based anti-deepfake checks, and the Concert Kit ticketing tool. A standalone beta app and an open-source SDK have also been launched. Features such as multi-key management and blockchain upgrade support are now available. Partners including Reddit and Razer are testing the system. Apps will be compensated based on active users, while end users retain free access.
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