World Foundation Raises 8.6 Billion Yen to Expand Human ID Infrastructure in the AI Era

2026/07/26 09:15 (Updated 2026/07/26 11:01)

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World Foundation Raises 8.6 Billion Yen to Expand Human ID Infrastructure in the AI Era

Raised $52.5 Million

The World Foundation (formerly World Coin Foundation) announced on the 24th that it has raised $52.5 million (8.6 billion yen) in an initial close, aimed at expanding the human ID infrastructure in response to the rise of AI agents.

World ID uses a device called 'Orb' for a one-time biometric authentication that allows individuals to prove their humanity without disclosing personal information. This technological foundation combines encryption technology and decentralized confidential computing to differentiate between impersonators, bots, and humans...

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