Worldcoin is moving into a new stage with its “Simple Plan.” This involves verifying people are real within applications, using digital IDs for both businesses and everyday users, and allowing these IDs to be used by automated programs acting on behalf of individuals.
Key Takeaways
- World shifted from token rewards to utility-based growth, enabling human verification for apps and AI agents.
- World will build network density in core markets like the US and Japan to maximize real-world utility.
- World ID 4.0 will monetize its 18 million user base by charging apps for credentials, boosting sustainability.
Sam Altman’s World Reaches Third Phase of Expansion
World, the controversial Sam Altman-backed biometric proof of human initiative, has turned three and has announced the start of a new phase in its development.
The project highlights that its approach, which relies on real people to verify information, is particularly valuable today. This is because AI programs are increasingly capable of handling tasks like making travel arrangements, creating computer code, resolving customer issues, and even assisting with social interactions.
In the third phase of its so-called “Simple Plan”, World is focusing on building utility for the real human network, introducing its World ID capabilities towards three key sectors: enterprises, people, and even agents, partnering with category leaders to build use cases implementing its verification tech.
These scenarios involve confirming identities for secure online activities, such as Zoom meetings; ensuring real people are using online profiles on platforms like Tinder and when buying concert tickets; and creating a way to identify AI programs that rely on human oversight and act on behalf of confirmed users.
This next step focuses on growing the platform by providing real-world benefits, rather than just rewards with tokens. Companies will be able to use these services to offer perks – like boosts or access to special events – directly to World users.
World will now concentrate its efforts on a smaller number of countries with the greatest potential for success, like the U.S., Japan, Germany, the U.K., and South Korea. The plan is to first establish a strong presence in key cities such as New York and San Francisco, then expand from those areas.
Now, we’re exploring ways to generate revenue from this technology. With World ID 4.0, applications can pay a fee to create World ID Credentials – digital documents linked to a user’s identity – without charging the users themselves.
This change gives businesses and organizations access to a large user base of over 18 million people. Transaction fees will be paid using the WLD token, which helps support and strengthen the network long-term.
2026-07-25 02:57