Worldcoin Iris Verification Launches in Taiwan, WLD Available for Free at 3 Locations
The globally anticipated digital identity project Worldcoin (WLD) will officially log in to Taiwan by the end of May 2025! Launched by Tools for Humanity (TFH), co-founded by OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, it aims to solve the “real person verification” challenge in the AI era through iris scanning technology World ID. Taiwanese users can now receive 40 WLD tokens (worth approximately NT$1,100) for free by scanning their irises and join a global network of over 12.76 million people.
How to participate? 3 major verification points open in Taipei
The first batch of verification points opened in Taiwan are all located in Taipei, equipped with silver sphere devices Orb, and the operation takes only a few minutes:
- Taipei Ark (N24 ARK·TPE): No. 100, Section 7, Civic Boulevard, Nangang District
- Taipei Innovation Center (CIT): 1st Floor, No. 1 Yumeng Street, Zhongshan District (near Yuanshan Flower Expo)
- Near Taipei Arena: No. 14, Lane 553, Section 4, Zhongxiao East Road, Xinyi District (near Songyan)
Participation process:
- Download the World App and book a time slot
- Focus on the Orb to complete the iris scan.
- Generate a personalized World ID and automatically receive 40 WLD
You can also receive a reward of up to NT$10,000 for recommending others to participate.
Privacy and Principles: Why Choose Iris?
The core of Worldcoin is to address the “real identity crisis” caused by the proliferation of AI. Surveys show that 88% of the Taiwanese public are concerned about being unable to distinguish between real people and AI-generated content online. Its technological logic includes:
- Biological Uniqueness: Iris recognition accuracy can cover billions of people worldwide, far exceeding fingerprints (only in the millions).
- Zero-Knowledge Proof: The system deletes the original iris photo, only generating an encrypted World ID key and storing it on the user’s phone, which third parties cannot access.
- Decentralized Protection: Utilizes AMPC (Anonymous Multi-Party Computation) technology to encrypt data shards that are held by independent entities, making it impossible to restore even if attacked.
Adrian Ludwig, the Chief Technology Officer of TFH, emphasized: “World doesn’t need to know who you are, just prove that you are human.”
WLD Value and Market Outlook: From Earning Coins to Long-term Returns
The current WLD price is approximately $0.87 (June 2025), and the 40 WLD coins received by users are valued at about $34. The market outlook on its prospects is as follows:
- Short-term (2025 - 2026):
- The conservative prediction reaches 1.01 USD by the end of the year, while the optimistic scenario breaks through 3 USD (a 244% increase from the current price).
- If the overall cryptocurrency market strengthens, it may test 4 - 5 dollars in 2026.
- Long-term (2030):
- Average price estimate 1.43 USD, potential return rate 65% (calculated at current price).
The historical highest price of WLD reached $11.96 in March 2024, showing a coexistence of high volatility and growth potential. Currently, the use cases of WLD tokens have expanded to scenarios such as payments (Visa debit card), gaming (Razer collaboration), and social (Tinder age verification), continuously enhancing their practicality.
Social Response: From Privacy Controversy to Necessity Recognition
Worldcoin received mixed reviews after its launch in Taiwan. Some users are concerned about the risks of biometric data, but TFH responded with a “no storage, removable” mechanism. Meanwhile, as many as 88% of respondents in Taiwan support technology that verifies real identities, reflecting widespread societal anxiety about AI impersonation.
A well-known commentator metaphorically stated: “Would you refuse to have your picture taken when you open a bank account? If not, the daily leakage of biometric information is far greater than a single iris scan.”
With the explosion of AI agents (projected to exceed 1 million in Web3 by 2025), the demand for real-person verification will grow exponentially. World ID may become the key infrastructure to distinguish between humans and AI.
Conclusion: Claiming Coins is Just the Beginning
Worldcoin log in to Taiwan is not only an opportunity to claim free coins but also an entry point to participate in the digital identity revolution. Its vision is to build a “human passport” for the AI era, which may be used for voting, UBI (Universal Basic Income) distribution, and fraud prevention scenarios in the future.
Action Suggestions:
- Book an experience through the World App and seize the opportunity to earn tokens at zero cost.
- Pay attention to the price dynamics of WLD on exchanges (such as Gate) and plan your holding or liquidation strategy accordingly.
In today’s world where the boundaries between AI and humans are increasingly blurred, Worldcoin seeks to give value to “real people”—and your iris may just be the key to the future economy.
