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A person holds up the Orb against a modern building backdrop, reflecting their surroundings.

A person using the Orb for verification, while another assists in a lively environment with onlookers. People are engaged and interested.

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An electric bike with baskets is parked on sandy beach terrain, with colorful beach houses in the background. A Worldcoin banner stands beside the bike, and a silver Orb is mounted on the front.

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A silver Orb rests on a stone surface in a plaza, with historic buildings and mountains in the background under a partly cloudy sky.

Two people are engaged in a friendly interaction outside a colorful theater. One person is holding the Orb while the other is smiling and reaching out. The theater's marquee displays 'Movies for Maniacs' and 'TRON'. Nearby, a rainbow flag is visible.

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Two individuals verifying with the Orb in a lively outdoor setting at night, showcasing community engagement and innovation.

Two individuals stand in front of a colorful projection displaying concentric circles and text on a wall. The scene is illuminated at night, creating an engaging atmosphere.

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A person holds up the Orb against a modern building backdrop, reflecting their surroundings.

A person using the Orb for verification, while another assists in a lively environment with onlookers. People are engaged and interested.

An elderly man joyfully holds an Orb in front of a modern building, with reflections of people and trees visible in the Orb.

A man joyfully holds an Orb in a city setting, with buildings in the background and people walking nearby.

A young person poses confidently with an Orb in their hand, smiling and making a peace sign. In the background, two people sit relaxingly, surrounded by urban scenery.

Three individuals engaging with the Orb in a nighttime outdoor setting, highlighting community interaction and empowerment through biometric verification.

People engaging and interacting at an event, with one woman smiling and using her phone while a man gestures animatedly nearby. An Orb is visible in the foreground, reflecting the vibrant event atmosphere.

A person stands attentively with a drink, looking at a futuristic device in a gallery setting. Text in the background reads, 'THE PALM OF PERSON.' The environment feels modern and engaging.

Two individuals engaging with the Orb at a conference, discussing its features, with a vibrant background.

A diverse group of people gathered together, smiling and posing for a group photo in a bright and modern space. Some individuals are wearing casual outfits, while others are more formally dressed. They appear to be celebrating a milestone or event together.

A person smiling and holding the Orb while standing in an exhibition space labeled 'The Paradox of Personhood'.

Colorful sign spelling 'BOGOTA' with a city view in the background

Two people interacting with a smartphone and the Orb at an event, showcasing community engagement and technological empowerment.

An electric bike with baskets is parked on sandy beach terrain, with colorful beach houses in the background. A Worldcoin banner stands beside the bike, and a silver Orb is mounted on the front.

A group of people engaging with the Orb and using devices in a bright, welcoming space that promotes community and technology.

A shiny Orb held in the foreground reflecting a Colombian flag and historical buildings in the background, symbolizing community and innovation.

Three people at a Worldcoin event, one holding an Orb, smiling and engaging with each other.

Two women interacting at an event, one using a smartphone while the other smiles near a shiny Orb on a stand.

Two people using the Orb near a train station, with bicycles parked nearby and a train in the background.

A silver Orb rests on a stone surface in a plaza, with historic buildings and mountains in the background under a partly cloudy sky.

Two people are engaged in a friendly interaction outside a colorful theater. One person is holding the Orb while the other is smiling and reaching out. The theater's marquee displays 'Movies for Maniacs' and 'TRON'. Nearby, a rainbow flag is visible.

A vibrant urban scene at night featuring a bridge with a colorful projection that says 'Orbs are in Lisbon' on a concrete pillar. The surrounding buildings are illuminated, enhancing the lively atmosphere.

Two women engaged in conversation while sitting on a couch in a modern space, with a man nearby taking notes. An Orb device is visible in the background, promoting biometric verification.

Two individuals verifying with the Orb in a lively outdoor setting at night, showcasing community engagement and innovation.

Two individuals stand in front of a colorful projection displaying concentric circles and text on a wall. The scene is illuminated at night, creating an engaging atmosphere.

A person holding an Orb in a warmly lit environment, showcasing the device's sleek design and interface.

A shelf filled with multiple Orb devices organized in neat rows, showcasing the technology for biometric verification.

Cozy seating area with two white chairs, a small table, and an Orb placed on the table, surrounded by greenery.

A group of people engaging in a discussion at an exhibition titled 'The Paradox of Personhood,' featuring Worldcoin branding in the background.

People interacting in a modern space with an Orb for biometric verification and informational displays in the background.

A smiling woman shows her phone to a man wearing a black shirt and a lanyard, both engaged in conversation near the Orb.

A group of people at an event engaging in conversation, with one person holding a smartphone and another using the Orb for verification.

A group of five people smiling and posing together, with one person holding an Orb. They are in a colorful venue with a vibrant backdrop. Everyone appears engaged and happy, celebrating an occasion.

A young man joyfully verifying his identity using an Orb in a vibrant crowd at an event.

Five individuals pose together at a Worldcoin event, standing in front of Orbs, representing community engagement and technological innovation.

Three individuals smiling and posing together next to the Orb, with an exhibit backdrop displaying the phrase 'The Paradox of Personhood'.

A crowd at an event with participants engaging around a spherical Orb for biometric verification. One person is focused on the Orb while others observe and interact.

Jul 24

Worldcoin launches and begins rollout of 1.5K Orbs to meet global demand for World ID

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Jul 24

Whitepaper including tokenomics released as part of commitment towards transparency

Aug 31

Demand for World ID leads to single day sign-up record in crypto-forward Argentina

Sep 18

New World App update slashes load on Optimism by two thirds

Sep 24

More than 1% of population verified in Chile

Nov 01

World App (built by TFH) surpasses 4 million users and 22 million transactions

Dec 06

Community Grants Program Wave0 launches to advanced the Worldcoin Tech Tree

Aug 12

Iberia surpasses 500K verified users

Dec 13

World ID 2.0 released, including Levels, Apps, and World ID reset

Dec 14

Open-sourcing of iris recognition pipeline released as part of commitment to transparency

Dec 27

Singapore launches

Jan 14

Argentina surpasses 500K verified users

Feb 08

Paradox of Personhood Exhibit with FWB in Mexico City

Feb 09

Wave0 Community Grants recipients announced

Feb 21

Proof of Personhood: What is it and why it’s needed

Mar 01

Worldcoin and Reilabs mark blockchain security milestone with SMTB formal verification

Mar 14

Orb privacy and security audit report released as part of commitment to transparency and privacy

Mar 22

Personal Custody released as part of commitment to privacy

Mar 22

Core components of the Orb open-sourced as part commitment to transparency

Apr 09

World ID Unverify option released as part of commitment to privacy and user control

Apr 11

World App (built by TFH) surpasses 10 million users and 70 million transactions

Apr 17

World Chain (built by TFH), a blockchain for humans, announced for summer 2024 launch

Apr 26

Mexico launches

May 08

Peru launches

May 15

SMPC unveiled and old iris codes deleted, a critical achievement in the commitment to privacy

May 30

Colombia launches

Jun 14

Job creation investments in Argentina announced as services expand

Jun 26

Alchemy partnership announced, giving seamless World ID access to millions of developers worldwide

Jun 27

Ecuador launches

Jun 27

Wave1 Community Grants recipients announced

Jul 06

Palimpsest of Personhood Exhibit with FWB in Tokyo

Jul 09

World Chain Developer preview launches, inviting developers to build early on World Chain

2023

Thank you to the Worldcoin community for a groundbreaking year.

And for everything coming next. New tools, new partners, new countries. And the same ambition of growing a network of real humans and the digital tools they'll use to thrive in the age of AI.

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