Your identity, now on the blockchain
Imagine proving you’re human online without sharing endless personal data. The World Network aims to make this a reality, and Worldcoin (WLD), its token, is now available for conversions on Bitso.
What is the World Network?
The World Network (formerly Worldcoin) is an ambitious project co-founded by Sam Altman — CEO and co-founder of OpenAI — designed to create a proof-of-human identity system and a blockchain-based financial network. The protocol uses special devices called Orbs to scan users’ irises and issue a unique, anonymous World ID that verifies personhood while keeping privacy intact.
The idea: to give each human their own verified proof-of-human identity, free from centralized control, while connecting billions of people to the World Network’s blockchain-powered financial system through World Chain, the network’s dedicated L2 blockchain.
What can you do with World ID?
- With a World ID, you can prove you’re a real, unique human online without revealing personal details. This proof-of-personhood lets you access Web3 services and applications that require verified users, from governance platforms to decentralized apps, while keeping your identity private. You can use your ID to sign in to services across the World Network’s ecosystem, including those built on World Chain. World ID offers a secure, privacy-preserving way to verify humanity, opening the door to a growing range of digital experiences where trust and authenticity matter.
What is WLD?
Worldcoin (WLD) is the native token of World Network. It’s issued on Ethereum, bridged to Optimism, and used across the network via World Chain.
Main uses
- Governance: holders can vote on proposals shaping the protocol’s future.
- User rewards: distributed regularly to personhood-verified users.
- Ecosystem growth and innovation: funding grants, experiments, and infrastructure projects that expand the network, improve privacy-preserving technologies, and incentivize new developers and users to join.
Tokenomics snapshot
- Initial supply: 10 billion WLD.
- Circulating supply: ~1.79 billion WLD.
- Distribution: grants for verified users, foundation reserves, ecosystem development.
While WLD carries strong narrative appeal, its value depends on adoption of the World ID system and community governance.
The Story Behind World Network’s Founders
The World Network — formerly known as Worldcoin — began as an ambitious idea shared by three co-founders: Sam Altman, Alex Blania, and Max Novendstern.
Sam Altman, best known as the CEO of OpenAI, brought a deep interest in the intersection of artificial intelligence and human society. He recognized that as AI grows more capable, the need for reliable proof-of-personhood online would only increase.
Alex Blania, now CEO of Tools for Humanity (TFH) —the company responsible for building and operating the core technology behind the World Network—, contributed his technical and research expertise, helping to shape the protocol’s privacy-preserving architecture and long-term vision.
Max Novendstern, with experience in mission-driven startups, helped lay the groundwork for the project’s early global outreach and community building.
The three co-founders launched the initiative with a clear mission: tto build a global identity and financial network that anyone could join, regardless of location or background. Access would require a one-time biometric verification to create a unique and anonymous World ID — a privacy-preserving proof-of-humanity intended for use within the network and, potentially, in broader online and on-chain contexts.
Today, Tools for Humanity continues to lead the development and operations of the project. TFH is responsible for creating and maintaining the Orb hardware, developing the World ID system, operating the World Chain blockchain infrastructure, and onboarding users worldwide. Alongside TFH, the Worldcoin Foundation steers protocol governance and ecosystem growth through grants and community programs.
The project’s name evolved from Worldcoin to World Network to reflect this broader scope. While Worldcoin (WLD) remains the native token, the World Network encompasses the full ecosystem: the proof-of-personhood identity layer (World ID), the blockchain infrastructure (World Chain), and the token economy. This distinction makes it clear that the token is one part of a much larger vision.
How to buy WLD on Bitso
Buying WLD on Bitso is simple:
- Log in to your Bitso account or sign up.
- Use the conversion feature to swap your local currency (MXN, ARS, BRL, COP, or USD) for WLD.
- Enter the amount, review the details, and confirm your transaction.
- Track your holdings and market performance directly from the app.
Note: WLD is only available through conversions on Bitso. It is not supported on Bitso Alpha, and deposits from and withdrawals to external wallets are disabled. However, you can send and receive WLD between Bitso users via Bitso Transfer.
Disclaimer
WLD is the native token of Worldcoin, a protocol that combines biometric verification with privacy-preserving technology to create a global identity and financial network. While the project has gained attention for its innovation and bold vision, its token value remains speculative and influenced by adoption, regulation, and community participation. Cryptocurrency markets are highly volatile. This content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Bitso encourages all users to conduct their own research (DYOR) before buying, selling, or holding any digital asset.
