World’s Iris-Scanning Tech Misunderstood, Data Never Leaves Orb, Advisor Says

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2025-05-14 21:18:02

Sam Altman’s blockchain project World continues to face scrutiny over its iris-scanning technology, but Foundation Advisor Liam Horne insists critics misunderstand the system. "The data literally never leaves the orb," Horne emphasized during a Consensus 2025 panel, countering claims about data ownership.

The network’s chrome orbs create privacy-preserving digital identities through iris scans, part of a "proof-of-personhood" system. Biometric data converts instantly into encrypted addresses within the device itself—a design choice meant to address privacy concerns that have dogged the project since its inception.

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