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Jul 24, 2026

Sam Altman's World Raises $52.5M and Launches Phase 3 as Network Reaches 39 Million Users

World, the biometric identity verification startup co-founded by OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, raised $52.5 million through a token sale led by Pantera Capital while celebrating its third anniversary and launching Phase 3 of its expansion plan. The company's proof-of-human verification is now being integrated into applications including Tinder, Zoom, and concert ticketing platforms.

Jul 24, 2026·6 sources
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World Foundation Raises $52.5 Million in Token Sale Led by Pantera Capital to Expand Biometric ID Network

The World Foundation, steward of Sam Altman's World Network, raised $52.5 million through a strategic WLD token sale to expand its World ID 'proof of human' verification system. Pantera Capital led the funding round with participation from Bain Capital Crypto, Eightco Holdings, Selini Capital, and Susquehanna Crypto, with investors joining a 12-month lockup period.

Jul 24, 2026·6 sources
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Apr 18, 2026

World Partners with Tinder for Identity Verification via Orb Technology

Sam Altman's World identity verification project is expanding through partnerships including Tinder, where users who verify their identity via the Orb will receive five free boosts in the dating app.

Apr 18, 2026·2 sources
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World Expands Proof-of-Human Verification with Zoom Deepfake Detection and Tinder U.S. Rollout

Sam Altman's World project launched major upgrades to its World ID system, including integration with Zoom's deepfake protection feature and full U.S. rollout on Tinder, expanding beyond crypto-native use cases.

Apr 18, 2026·4 sources
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Top claims

  • ▪The World Network infrastructure has processed more than 475 million World ID proofs since its initial launch.
  • ▪The funding round was led by Pantera Capital, with participation from Bain Capital Crypto, Eightco Holdings, Selini Capital, and Susquehanna Crypto.
  • ▪The rapid proliferation of AI-generated content, deepfakes, and automated bots has driven demand for proof-of-human infrastructure to verify online identities.

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