The new portable device Orb Mini from Worldcoin is generating numerous questions and criticism within the cryptocurrency community. The identity verification tool is being compared to science fiction elements and accused of potential risks.
Criticism of the New Device
Orb Mini, which was intended to simplify identity verification, has triggered ridicule on Crypto Twitter for its dystopian associations and unclear usage goals. Alicia Katz from Euler Finance mentioned: 'The thing about humans is they can tell when a human is in front of them.' This is just one example of the criticism, where many see intangible risks and disadvantages in the device.
Concerns About Practicality
Some community members questioned the practicality of the Orb Mini, asking: 'What real-life problem does this solve?' Critics also mocked the device's vulnerability to spoofing, with one user sarcastically suggesting more 'reliable' methods of verification, such as a 'rectal probe,' highlighting an ironic take on the innovation.
Resistance from Regulators
Worldcoin's plans to implement biometric identification tools are facing significant hurdles, especially from privacy advocates. Indonesian authorities temporarily suspended World ID registration, while regulators in countries such as Germany, Kenya, and Brazil are expressing concerns about the security of users’ biometric data.
Worldcoin's Orb Mini, while intended to simplify the identity verification process, has come under fire for its technologies and implications. Its launch and future prospects depend on responses to security and ethical questions.
