Reddit May Use Worldcoin’s Orb for User Verification
Worldcoin’s price saw a slight uptick on Friday. the reason? Reports suggest Reddit is considering using Worldcoin’s iris-scanning orb for user verification. semafor, a news platform, revealed that Reddit is in discussions with Tools for Humanity, a Worldcoin contributor, to adopt the Orb technology.
Reddit’s interest in the Orb stems from the increasing presence of bots and AI-generated content. Worldcoin’s iris-scanning device can definitely help platforms identify real users from bots. This technology could be a game-changer in the age of AI fakes and automated bots.
Worldcoin, backed by Sam Altman, aims to verify users through its eye-scanning device. The Orb, launched by World (formerly Worldcoin), could help combat the rise of AI-generated content. The Orb offers proof-of-human verification,ensuring users are genuine. This move could address growing concerns about fake accounts.
Worldcoin’s cryptocurrency,WLD,gained traction due to this news.
Worldcoin boasts over 28 million users on its World App,with 13.1 million verified as unique humans.Launched in July 2023, the project has backing from prominent venture capitalists like Andreessen Horowitz and bain Capital.
Reddit’s CEO, steve Huffman, has expressed concerns about AI-generated content and the need for user verification. Leveraging third-party providers like Worldcoin could help Reddit meet these challenges without storing sensitive data.
Worldcoin’s technology, powered by NVIDIA chips, launched in six U.S. innovation hubs in April 2025. If reddit adopts the Orb, it could substantially boost Worldcoin’s adoption and value.
