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Those well-informed in the tech industry will likely know the name Samuel H. Altman, the CEO of OpenAI and former president of Y Combinator.
In his latest startup, Sam intends to distribute cryptocurrency to those simply willing to scan their eyeballs. Yes, you heard us. Eyeball scanning is just one facet of an initiative called Worldcoin.
The Worldcoin startup proposes that with orb-shaped devices, each the size of a basketball, they can identify each person and distribute a universal basic income (UBI). Traditionally, UBI is a government program where every adult would receive a set salary or income regularly.
Eye scanning becomes key since each iris is unique, so not one person could receive payment twice.
So, what exactly is Worldcoin?
Sam, in turn, has used Worldcoin to propose the answer to the question, “is there a way we can use this technology [to create economic equality] on a global scale?” The concept might sound new, but back in a 2019 interview, Altman had already discussed how a system could redistribute money so that the government wouldn’t have to.
Ideally, Worldcoin would alleviate poverty and replace social programs that would otherwise take many resources and government involvement to manage.
We can expect this new global digital currency to launch in the future by giving a share to potentially every person on the earth. That said, the Worldcoin currency is not ready for public distribution just yet. In the meantime, you can start collecting other cryptocurrencies as part of this project. Currently, the company is offering volunteers Bitcoin to scan their eyes and give feedback on the process.
Of course, you might be concerned about handing over your information to a startup you don’t know. The Worldcoin team assures volunteers that they will make the process as transparent as possible, so there are no questions about how the data is being used.
Although there are still a few considerations, the concept is gaining traction, so it should be no surprise if you are approached in a large city with a basketball-sized orb. When deciding if you want to participate, consider that some investors have already bought into the idea. Worldcoin recently announced that $25 million had been raised for the project so far.
Worldcoin has yet to be formally unveiled, but insiders expect that to come soon.
*This opinion piece is not investment advice, always do your own research.
Binance, World’s Largest Crypto Exchange, Pulls Out Of Ontario – Financial Post
Crypto in Canada: Where Are We Today, And Where Are We Heading? – CoinTelegraph
Businesses And Crypto: Finding The Value And Managing The Big Risks – Forbes
PODCAST: Why Corporations Are Putting Bitcoin On Their Balance Sheets – The Pomp Podcast
