{"id":55887,"date":"2023-08-03T02:12:48","date_gmt":"2023-08-03T06:12:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/coinscreed.com\/staging\/?p=55887"},"modified":"2023-08-03T02:12:50","modified_gmt":"2023-08-03T06:12:50","slug":"worldcoin-to-share-iris-scanning-technology-with-third-parties","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/coinscreed.com\/staging\/worldcoin-to-share-iris-scanning-technology-with-third-parties\/","title":{"rendered":"Worldcoin to\u00a0Share Iris-Scanning Technology With Third Parties"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Despite investigations in multiple regions of Europe, Worldcoin appears confident in its ability to expand its <a href=\"https:\/\/coinscreed.com\/staging\/understanding-the-technology-behind-your-favourite-cryptocurrencies.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">technology<\/a> in the region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"537\" src=\"https:\/\/coinscreed.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/coin-1024x537.jpg\" alt=\"Worldcoin to\u00a0Share Iris-Scanning Technology With Third Parties\" class=\"wp-image-55074\" srcset=\"https:\/\/coinscreed.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/coin-1024x537.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/coinscreed.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/coin-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/coinscreed.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/coin-768x403.jpg 768w, https:\/\/coinscreed.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/coin-1320x693.jpg 1320w, https:\/\/coinscreed.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/coin-750x394.jpg 750w, https:\/\/coinscreed.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/coin-1140x598.jpg 1140w, https:\/\/coinscreed.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/coin.jpg 1429w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Worldcoin to\u00a0Share Iris-Scanning Technology With Third Parties<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Since its launch a month ago, the Worldcoin initiative has rapidly expanded its global footprint. As part of this objective, Worlcoin has decided to allow third parties to use its iris-scanning technology to create digital ID systems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Additionally, the Worldcoin Foundation has pledged to adhere to data protection laws and collaborate with authorities to resolve privacy issues. They intend to provide a digital identity system enabling businesses to utilize their technology without gathering personal information. Using Worldcoin's system, a coffee establishment could ensure that each customer claims only one complimentary beverage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Worldcoin's &#8220;iris-scanning&#8221; technology for creating digital IDs has sparked opposition in some parts of the globe. However, worldcoin has dismissed these concerns by asserting that its technology is more beneficial than harmful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-worldcoin-moves-into-europe\">Worldcoin Moves Into Europe<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Tools For Humanity's General Manager for Europe, Ricardo Macieira, discussed Worldcoin's mission to create a sizable financial and identity community. In May, investors such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.blockchaincapital.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Blockchain Capital,<span class=\"wpil-link-icon\" title=\"Link goes to external site.\" style=\"margin: 0 0 0 5px;\"><svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" style=\"height:16px; width:16px; fill:#000000; stroke:#000000; display:inline-block;\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:svg=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><g id=\"wpil-svg-outbound-7-icon-path\" fill=\"none\" clip-path=\"url(#clip0_31_188)\">\r\n                            <path d=\"M9.16724 14.8891L20.1672 3.88908\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\/>\r\n                            <path d=\"M13.4497 3.53554L20.5208 3.53554L20.5208 10.6066\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/>\r\n                            <path d=\"M17.5 13.5L17.5 16.26C17.5 17.4179 17.5 17.9968 17.2675 18.4359C17.0799 18.7902 16.7902 19.0799 16.4359 19.2675C15.9968 19.5 15.4179 19.5 14.26 19.5L7.74 19.5C6.58213 19.5 6.0032 19.5 5.56414 19.2675C5.20983 19.0799 4.92007 18.7902 4.73247 18.4359C4.5 17.9968 4.5 17.4179 4.5 16.26L4.5 9.74C4.5 8.58213 4.5 8.0032 4.73247 7.56414C4.92007 7.20983 5.20982 6.92007 5.56414 6.73247C6.0032 6.5 6.58213 6.5 7.74 6.5L11 6.5\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\/>\r\n                        <\/g>\r\n                        <defs>\r\n                            <clipPath id=\"clip0_31_188\">\r\n                                <rect fill=\"white\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\"\/>\r\n                            <\/clipPath>\r\n                        <\/defs><\/svg><\/span><\/a> a16z crypto, Bain Capital Crypto, and Distributed Global provided them a substantial funding round of $115 million.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Macieira added that Worldcoin will expand its operations to Europe, Latin America, Africa, and other regions that recognize the cryptocurrency. The company's website lists various possible applications, including distinguishing humans from artificial intelligence and assisting &#8220;global democratic processes.&#8221;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They even propose a &#8220;potential path&#8221; to a universal basic income, although it is not assured. Please note that the Worldcoin project is already the subject of significant European investigations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Macieira clarified that while they support the concept of a universal basic income, their primary objective is to create the infrastructure necessary for governments or other entities to implement such programs. &#8220;The idea is that as we build this infrastructure and that we allow other third parties to use the technology,\u201d Macieira told <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Reuters.<span class=\"wpil-link-icon\" title=\"Link goes to external site.\" style=\"margin: 0 0 0 5px;\"><svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" style=\"height:16px; width:16px; fill:#000000; stroke:#000000; display:inline-block;\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:svg=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><use href=\"#wpil-svg-outbound-7-icon-path\"><\/use><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Despite investigations in multiple regions of Europe, Worldcoin appears confident in its ability to expand its technology in the region. Since its launch a month ago, the Worldcoin initiative has rapidly expanded its global footprint. 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