World ID, developed by Tools for Humanity, offers an iris-scanning biometric protocol for secure digital identity verification without personal details.
The technology behind World ID involves using the Orb device to capture iris and facial features, generating a unique IrisCode for verification.
World ID utilizes the World Chain database for verifying user uniqueness through zero-knowledge proofs, ensuring privacy and security.
World ID has applications in UBI distribution, secure logins, and age verification, faces challenges regarding privacy, ethical concerns, and regulatory issues.