Worldcoin Migrates Protocol to Optimism Mainnet
Worldcoin, the biometric decentralized identity and wallet protocol, has completed its migration process to switch operations from Polygon to Optimism, an Ethereum L2 scaling layer. This move aims to unlock the full potential of crypto and further evolve identity on the blockchain.
- Migration includes creating bridges for World ID protocol from Ethereum to Polygon and Optimism.
- Most World App users’ accounts have been migrated to Optimism.
- Remaining users will be invited to migrate at the start of the app, taking an average of 90 seconds.
- Worldcoin has registered over 2 million signups, primarily from cities like Barcelona, Berlin, Buenos Aires, New York, Seoul, and Tokyo.
- These cities have set up Orbs, biometric devices needed to include users by reading their irises and registering their information in the protocol.
The Benefits for Optimism
Worldcoin’s migration aligns with Optimism’s concept of a “super chain,” promoting interoperability of multiple chains on the L2 platform. Other projects, like Base, are also being built on top of Optimism.
- Integration of World ID on Optimism will bring decentralized protocol advantages to the L2 layer.
- Core functions of Worldcoin’s ID capabilities can enhance the functionality of the Citizens House, a governance component for funding allocation.
- Worldcoin’s integration can power Optimism’s Attestation Station, providing ID verifications for signing documents on the super chain.
Hot Take
Worldcoin’s migration to Optimism’s Mainnet signifies a step toward a scalable and inclusive future for crypto. By leveraging the benefits of Optimism’s L2 platform, Worldcoin aims to revolutionize identity on the blockchain and contribute to the development of decentralized protocols.
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