Record World ID Interest in Argentina Leads to New Feature

More than 1% of Argentina’s population is verified with World ID, reaching similar adoption levels as that of Chile and Portugal

Multi-hour appointment window for streamlined Orb verifications is now available

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina–(BUSINESS WIRE)–In response to the growing demand and positive reception of World ID in Argentina, Tools for Humanity (TFH), the team behind the pioneering digital wallet World App, today introduces an update to the in-app verification process. The enhancement aims to ensure inclusivity and efficiency in meeting the diverse demands of unique humans in Argentina.

The latest update introduces a multi-hour appointment window designed to streamline Orb verifications and minimize wait times for individuals with booked appointments, a now mandatory requirement in Argentina. All World App users can now easily identify their nearest Orb locations, schedule appointments, and unlock the verification process up to one hour before the scheduled appointment, with availability extending up to two hours after (subject to change). Individuals also have the flexibility to cancel and reschedule appointments as needed.

Worldcoin’s Impact

To date, almost 3 million individuals globally have verified their World ID (a product of the Worldcoin Foundation) at an Orb, with over 500,000 verifications occurring in Argentina alone, representing over 1% of the population. Other countries participating in World ID verifications include the US, Spain, Germany, Portugal, and Singapore.

Prove personhood, not identity

World ID is designed to help people digitally verify their humanness and enhance their online privacy, amidst the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence and the need to differentiate between human- and AI-generated content online. It is an important first step in giving access to financial services to the 4.4 billion people worldwide who don’t have a digitally-verifiable identity. Verifying your World ID via an Orb is completely voluntary and does not require personal information like a name, email or physical address. Images used to generate an individual’s unique and private World ID are by default promptly deleted. In summary, Worldcoin doesn’t know who you are, just that you are a unique human.

How to obtain a World ID

Obtaining a World ID is as simple as downloading a compatible wallet, such as the World App, booking an appointment (https://worldcoin.org/find-orb) or checking the World App to find an Orb verification location hours and availability near you.

About the Worldcoin Foundation

The Worldcoin Foundation, a steward of the Worldcoin protocol, aims to realize more inclusive, fair and just institutions of governance and of the global digital economy.

About the Worldcoin Protocol

The Worldcoin protocol is intended to be the world’s largest, most inclusive identity and financial public utility and to be accessible by everyone. Worldcoin was originally conceived by Sam Altman, Alex Blania and Max Novendstern. The Worldcoin protocol is designed to empower individuals and organizations around the world with the tools they need to participate in the digital economy and advance humanity’s progress. Find out more about Worldcoin at www.worldcoin.org, on Twitter/X, Discord, YouTube and Telegram.

Contacts

Press Contact:
press@worldcoin.org