Worldcoin is in the process of migrating to its own blockchain, called World Chain, rather than continuing to rely exclusively on Ethereum or layer 2 solutions like Optimism. This new blockchain is designed to support the massive digital identity infrastructure that Worldcoin aims to build, including its biometric verification system World ID.$WLD

The purpose of this migration is to streamline transactions and improve the scalability of the network, as Worldcoin seeks to process millions of IDs quickly and efficiently. By having its own blockchain, Worldcoin will be able to offer greater control over fees, transaction times, and the features needed for its decentralized identity ecosystem, allowing it to handle anticipated growth without the limitations of other networks.

This change promises to improve the user experience and ensure that the platform can support global adoption, without relying on the fluctuations and congestion of external networks like Ethereum.