World has launched a pilot project for World ID Passport Credential to improve access to the World Network and WLD tokens, featuring new functionalities for users in Chile, Colombia, Malaysia, and South Korea.
Launch and Features
On November 29, the company announced the launch of a pilot project in four countries, allowing users to link NFC-enabled passports with World ID without requiring the Orb scanner. This feature was introduced earlier at an event in San Francisco. The pilot project expands access for 1.2 billion passport holders, enabling them to claim additional WLD tokens.
Data Protection and Privacy
To ensure privacy, all personal data is stored directly on the user's device and is not shared with third parties. The World ID protocol allows users to verify details such as age and nationality anonymously.
Strategic Changes in Worldcoin
Fabian Bodensteiner, managing director of Worldcoin's European subsidiary, announced a strategic shift towards the Asia-Pacific region, identifying greater dynamics and receptiveness to technological innovations there than in Europe.
The World ID Passport Credential pilot significantly enhances access to WLD tokens, ensuring data privacy and exploring new market opportunities in the Asia-Pacific region.
