World Partners with Tinder & Visa for Enhanced ID Verification

World Expands Biometric ID Reach Through New Partnerships

World, the biometric identification company recognized for its Orb eyeball-scanning technology, revealed a series of strategic alliances on Wednesday. These collaborations are designed to increase user enrollment and showcase the diverse applications of its identification solutions.

Partnerships with Match Group, Kalshi, and Morpho

A key partnership involves Match Group, the parent company of numerous dating applications. World’s identity verification system will be utilized to authenticate Tinder users specifically within Japan.

Furthermore, World has forged individual agreements with both Kalshi, a prediction market startup, and Morpho, a decentralized lending platform. These arrangements will allow customers to utilize their existing World-registered IDs for seamless login access to these respective services.

Introducing The World Card in Collaboration with Visa

World also announced plans to collaborate with Visa to introduce The World Card. This innovative card will empower users to spend their digital assets at any location where Visa is accepted.

World’s Growth and Challenges

Founded in 2019 by Tools for Humanity, with offices in San Francisco and Berlin, World has secured substantial venture capital funding. It has also successfully created digital identities for a significant number of users.

However, widespread adoption has been hindered by the complexity of its ID verification process. The company is now aiming to overcome this obstacle.

Reaching a Wider Audience

These new partnerships represent a strategic effort to engage a broader demographic. This includes individuals who may not have previously considered biometric verification, such as eyeball scanning, to confirm their identity.

The World Card: A Deeper Dive

The World Card is arguably the most compelling of these new initiatives. Scheduled for release in the U.S. later this year, it will integrate with World’s World App. This integration will facilitate transactions using cryptocurrencies.

The card will automatically convert cryptocurrency to traditional fiat currency as needed. It may also provide rewards linked to specific “AI subscriptions and services.”

Integration with Stripe

World unveiled a surprise collaboration with Stripe during its Wednesday announcement. This partnership will enable users to make payments using World on websites and applications powered by Stripe.

The specific launch timeline for this integration remains undisclosed.