Worldcoin Drops 13% as Iris-Scanning Identity Tech Expands to Major Platforms

The native token of Worldcoin fell 13.4% to around $0.28 after new integrations were announced by World, the digital identity firm led by Sam Altman. The decline came even as the broader cryptocurrency market gained roughly 2.2%, supported by easing geopolitical tensions and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.

World revealed that its “proof of human” technology, based on iris-scanning biometric authentication, is expanding across several mainstream platforms. The video conferencing service Zoom is integrating World’s Deep Face authentication system to reduce deepfake risks, while digital agreement platform DocuSign is adopting World ID verification technology for contract authentication. Dating platform Tinder is also expanding its World ID verification to users in the United States.

Deepfake Concerns Drive Demand for Biometric Verification

The rapid growth of AI-generated content has increased the risk of impersonation scams, where deepfake technology can bypass traditional identity checks. World stated that as AI agents increasingly act on behalf of individuals, reliable infrastructure proving human identity is becoming essential for digital trust.

World’s system relies on its Orb device, which scans a user’s iris to generate a unique digital identity that confirms humanity without revealing sensitive personal details. The company also introduced an account-based model featuring key recovery tools and multi-device support to enhance usability and security.

Additional Partnerships Expand Ecosystem Reach

Beyond recent integrations, World has collaborated with companies including Amazon Web Services, Shopify, Browserbase, Exa, VanEck and Coinbase.

In March, Coinbase confirmed plans to use World’s AgentKit developer tools to verify AI agents linked to authenticated identities, highlighting growing demand for identity solutions in AI-powered ecosystems.

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