World ID 2.0, a pillar of the Worldcoin protocol, proves humanity, enhances privacy; Humanness verification services expand in Mexico and Singapore
Worldcoin has launched a new version of its World ID feature, called “World ID 2.0".
According to a Dec. 12 announcement, the new version is integrated with Shopify, Mercado Libre, Reddit, and Telegram, allowing users to prove their humanness on these platforms.
The company already supports integrations with Discord, Talent Protocol, and Okta’s Auth0. Launched to the public, the protocol was recently updated to World ID 2.0, which was intended to make it easier to distinguish between bots and verified humans online.
Officials from Worldcoin emphasized that it is a much easier way for developers to build integrations. For instance, the new integrations would let Reddit moderators give special permissions to those who use their World ID, so they know users are not spamming. Or Shopify store owners can use World ID for fraud prevention or one-time promotions.
Three new types of World IDs
As per the official announcement, the company has also created three different authentication levels.
The ‘casual’ or ‘World ID device level’ involves downloading the Worldcoin app and creating a World ID. Users do not need to use the Worldcoin Orb to scan their irises to prove they are a person and only have to make a profile.
The ‘standard’ or 'World ID Orb’ level involves creating a profile and also getting irises scanned by one of the company’s Orbs to verify users' identity.
'High’ or ‘World ID Orb+’ security requires users to also use facial recognition to secure the app besides the previous two steps.
Furthermore, Worldcoin has announced that it is expanding its onboarding operations in Mexico and Singapore, as well as working on bringing it to more countries in Asia. Worldcoin today introduced a protocol update - World ID 2.0, a more powerful, privacy-preserving "humanness" digital passport equipped with exciting app integrations* and a suite of new features. Humanness verification services are expanding in Mexico and Singapore, increasing global access to World ID 2.0.
About Worldcoin
Based in the US, Worldcoin is an iris biometric cryptocurrency project. It combines AI technologies with cryptocurrencies and blockchain in an open-source protocol to give anyone access to a global economy.
Worldcoin is decentralized, like other cryptocurrencies, which means the decisions are made by users and not a centralized entity, such as a bank. Moreover, Worldcoin seeks to address income inequality through a unique World ID. The World ID proves that someone is real and not a bot. Apps let users verify their existing account and apply for a verification status, or enable World ID as a sign-in method.
