Eightco: Your Listed Bet on Worldcoin, OpenAI, and AI’s Future

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Eightco turns into a listed bet on Worldcoin and OpenAI

Eightco holds a significant amount of Worldcoin tokens – almost 9% of those currently available – along with $11,068 in Ethereum and a $90 million investment in OpenAI. This gives its ORBS token holders exposure to both artificial intelligence and the growing field of digital identity, effectively making ORBS a publicly traded investment in these technologies. Their total assets are valued at $321 million.

Summary

  • Nasdaq‑listed Eightco Holdings says it controls about $321 million in assets, heavily concentrated in Worldcoin (WLD), Ethereum (ETH) and a $90 million stake in OpenAI.
  • The company holds 277,222,975 WLD, 11,068 ETH, $25 million in Beast Industries and roughly $110 million in cash and stablecoins, giving it nearly 9% of Worldcoin’s circulating supply.
  • Eightco itself describes the stock as public‑market exposure to OpenAI and Worldcoin, effectively making ORBS a proxy for tightly concentrated AI and digital‑identity risk.

Eightco Holdings recently revealed its assets, totaling $321 million, are heavily invested in Worldcoin tokens and an indirect investment in OpenAI. This makes the company, which is listed on the Nasdaq, a significant publicly traded option for investors interested in artificial intelligence and digital identity. According to filings from early April, Eightco holds 277,222,975 WLD tokens, 11,068 ETH, a $90 million investment in OpenAI, $25 million in Beast Industries, and approximately $110 million in cash and stablecoins. Eightco claims this portfolio makes it the largest publicly traded company invested in the Worldcoin ecosystem.

Balance sheet built around WLD

Eightco currently holds 277,222,975 Worldcoin (WLD) tokens, which makes up almost 9% of all Worldcoin currently in circulation. Based on its reported price of $0.25 to $0.28 per WLD, this holding is worth approximately $70 to $78 million, giving Worldcoin a significant impact on the company’s overall risk. Eightco also holds 11,068 ETH and various stablecoins, collectively forming its “digital asset position” aimed at benefiting from the growth of major cryptocurrency networks.

OpenAI and Beast Industries stakes

Eightco has invested $90 million in OpenAI, which is about 30% of the company’s total cash reserves, betting a significant portion of its assets on the success of the AI company behind ChatGPT. They’ve also invested $25 million in Beast Industries, the company associated with MrBeast. Eightco describes these investments as part of a broader strategy focused on the growing areas of artificial intelligence, digital identity, and new consumer technologies. According to Eightco CEO Kevin O’Donnell, these investments are designed to build a portfolio at the forefront of these developing fields.

Proxy for WLD and OpenAI risk

Eightco recently clarified that its investment in OpenAI makes up roughly 30% of its total cash reserves. They also own almost 9% of the currently available Worldcoin. The company is positioning its ORBS as a way for investors to gain access to both OpenAI and Worldcoin through public markets. Eightco has secured new funding commitments of $125 to $130 million from investors like Bitmine, ARK Invest, and Payward (Kraken), which will fuel the continued growth of its investment strategy focused on AI and cryptocurrency.

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2026-04-07 17:42