(The Promise of the Iris) - A future story about Worldcoin
In the not-so-distant future, the Earth gradually became a highly interconnected digital society. A project called Worldcoin was quietly changing the world. Its vision was bold: to provide everyone with a unique digital identity through iris scanning technology and to offer a universal basic income (UBI) on a global scale.
The beginning of the story
Lisa, an ordinary young person, lived in a resource-poor town. She always heard about a 'fair world' out there, but to her, these were unattainable dreams. One day, a strange device arrived in the town - a 'silver orb' (Worldcoin's iris scanner). It claimed that with just a glance, one could have a unique digital identity and receive a digital token called WLD for free.
Lisa was filled with doubt, yet driven by curiosity. She walked towards the shining 'silver orb' and scanned her iris. A warm beam of blue light passed through her eyes, and a second later, a brand new digital identity appeared on her phone. Even more astonishing, she instantly received some WLD in her account.
Opportunities and Choices
At first, Lisa didn't know what these WLD could do, but soon she found that the local merchants had started accepting this 'new money'. She used WLD to buy her first new clothes and a better dinner than usual. To her, it all felt like a miracle.
However, things were not always that simple. Lisa found that some people around her were skeptical of this technology, especially the elders in the town. They worried that their privacy would be abused and feared that these tokens were just a scam.
Lisa decided to learn more. She discovered in the official Worldcoin app that her iris scan data was not stored on any central server but was protected in encrypted form. She began to explain this system to her neighbors and taught everyone how to use it.
Conflicts and Challenges
Soon after, Lisa's town faced another challenge: one day, a large amount of WLD was injected into the market, causing severe price fluctuations. Some speculators began hoarding and selling the tokens, which made many who relied on WLD feel anxious.
Lisa felt anxious, but she believed that the original intention of this system was good. She contacted Worldcoin's community team and suggested organizing an educational event in the town. Eventually, more people understood that the value of WLD was not just in 'making money', but in connecting the global economy and allowing everyone to participate equally.
The power of change
Years later, Lisa's world had changed. The town's economy was revitalized, and many people gained opportunities for remote work through digital identities. Some even used WLD to fund new public facilities.
Lisa also became a regional ambassador for Worldcoin due to her early efforts. She knew that there were many areas that needed improvement, such as price stability and global acceptance, but she saw a new hope.
She realized that Worldcoin was not just a token, but a tool for changing lifestyles. Behind every beam of blue light lay a commitment to fairness and the future.
Epilogue
Lisa stood in the center of the town, watching the children lining up in front of the silver orb. Their eyes sparkled, just like hers did back then. Worldcoin was not perfect, but it made her believe that technology could be a bridge connecting humanity rather than a wall of separation.
This is not an ending, but a beginning.
