Why World Chain?
World Chain is the first human-centric chain, purpose-built to prioritize real users over bots, and unlock the next billion in on-chain activity. Developed by the team behind Worldcoin and built on the OP Stack, World Chain is designed to be a permissionless public network that leverages biometric proof-of-personhood, real-world incentives, and a user-first execution layer.
What Makes World Chain Unique?
World Chain is a Layer 2 network on Ethereum built by Tools for Humanity (TFH), leveraging three core innovations:
1. Proof of Personhood (via World ID)
World Chain uses biometric verification (via World ID and the Orb) to determine whether an address is operated by a real human. This enables:
Human-only airdrops
Sybil-resistant voting and governance
Prioritized blockspace for verified users
Spam/bot-resistant social applications
World ID is already being used by over 5 million people across 160+ countries (as of May 2025), and growing rapidly.
2. Priority for Real Users
In a typical L2, bots and MEV traders often dominate the blockspace. On World Chain:
Verified users get priority gas access and fee subsidies
Spam is deprioritized or blocked
Builders can design apps knowing their users are real
This structure incentivizes the creation of real, useful apps instead of ponzi-style games optimized for bot farming.
3. Local Blockspace + Shared Sequencer
World Chain combines the decentralization and open access of Ethereum L2s with localized optimizations for verified users. Key points:
Built using the OP Stack (the same tech behind Base and Optimism)
Uses a shared sequencer model for greater interoperability and shared liquidity
Can integrate future AI-native infrastructure for agent-based UX
Key Stats (as of May 2025)
Verified Users (World ID)
5M+
Daily Active Wallets
~1.2M
Gas Subsidy Pool
$25M+
Number of dApps Deployed
300+
Partner Projects
Holdstation, Symbiotic, UniswapX, etc.
World Chain is now one of the top 3 fastest-growing L2s by DAUs and #1 by verified user activity per transaction.
Why Builders Are Choosing World Chain
Verified user base
Real engagement, fewer bots
Gasless transactions
Onboarding frictionless for new users
Native support for sybil-resistance
Run fair airdrops, voting, quests, and social apps
OP Stack compatibility
Easily port over apps from Optimism/Base
Aligned with Worldcoin
Exposure to the largest biometric web3 identity network
Ecosystem Highlights
World Chain already has early adoption from some of the most user-focused and forward-thinking projects:
Holdstation – AI + DeFi wallet with gasless UX, AION agent, Eggs Vault (gamified yield)
Symbiotic – Native restaking layer for aligned security and liquidity
WLDPay – Real-world payment rail with verified wallets
SoulWallet – AA wallet infra for frictionless onboarding
With the Orb as a physical access point and the World App acting as a wallet gateway, World Chain is uniquely positioned to drive Web2 → Web3 conversion at scale.
What World Chain Is Building For
World Chain is not for degens chasing pump-and-dumps. It is for:
SocialFi builders seeking verified users
DeFi protocols needing fair distribution
Governments and NGOs looking to issue UBI, subsidies, or identity credentials
AI + onchain agent networks that require real human feedback
Builders who believe in a user-first web3 future
TL;DR: Why World Chain
Users
Verified, sybil-resistant, real-world scale
Tech
OP Stack, shared sequencer, local blockspace
Onboarding
Gasless, seedless, social login (via World App)
Ecosystem
Backed by TFH & Worldcoin, native user access layer
Growth
Explosive DAU growth, real user activity metrics
World Chain isn’t just an L2. It’s the human layer of Ethereum.
Builders who care about users—not just addresses—are building here.
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