Worldcoin (WLD) Price
Source mode: Binance public market data
Reference price
−3.29% in 24h
Market capitalization
$1.18B
24h trading volume
$25.17M
24h range
24h price trend
Hourly closes over the last 24 hours
About this asset
What is Worldcoin?
WLD is the token of World (formerly Worldcoin), a project that uses a device called the Orb to verify that a person is a unique human and issue them a digital identity, World ID.
As of 5 November 2026 at 12:01 UTC, Worldcoin (WLD) was priced at $0.3739, down 3.29% over 24 hours, according to Binance public market data. Prices differ between exchanges; confirm on your chosen venue.
- Token launched
- July 2023
- Co-founders
- Sam Altman and Alex Blania
- Lead developer
- Tools for Humanity
- Max supply
- 10 billion WLD
- Network
- World Chain, Ethereum and Optimism
Proof of personhood
Worldcoin was co-founded by Sam Altman, also chief executive of OpenAI, and Alex Blania through Tools for Humanity, the company that builds its technology. The project's argument is that as AI makes bots and fake accounts harder to spot, online services will need a way to confirm that a user is a real, unique person.
Its answer is the Orb, a spherical device that scans a person's iris and face. Verified users receive a World ID, which uses zero-knowledge proofs so that they can show they are human without revealing who they are. The WLD token launched in July 2023, and the project renamed itself World in October 2024.
World Chain and the WLD token
Alongside the rebrand, World launched World Chain, an Ethereum layer-2 network built on the OP Stack that gives priority to verified humans. WLD is also issued on Ethereum and Optimism.
WLD has a maximum supply of 10 billion, with a large share set aside for the community and the rest for Tools for Humanity's team and investors, released over time. Verified users can claim periodic WLD grants where available. The token also carries governance rights over the protocol. Large scheduled unlocks for insiders have been a recurring focus for holders.
Regulatory and market considerations
Biometric data collection has drawn scrutiny from data protection regulators in several countries, and the project has paused or limited operations in some places. Regulatory outcomes can affect both sign-ups and sentiment.
WLD's price is also sensitive to unlock schedules and to news involving its founders. It is listed on many exchanges, although not every platform offers it in every region.
World ID and WLD are managed through World App, the project's wallet. Tools for Humanity says iris images are processed on the Orb and deleted by default, with only encrypted codes used for verification, although critics question how easily outsiders can check such safeguards.
Frequently asked questions
Is Worldcoin now called World?
Yes. The project rebranded to World in October 2024, but the token kept the WLD ticker.
Do I need an Orb scan to hold WLD?
No. WLD can be bought and held like other tokens. Orb verification is needed for a World ID and for claiming WLD grants.
What is World Chain?
World Chain is an Ethereum layer-2 network built on the OP Stack by the World project, launched in October 2024.