The bots are winning. AI-generated spam, fake profiles, and deepfakes are turning the internet into a digital hall of mirrors. But what if there were a way to prove you're human, without sacrificing privacy?
Worldcoin Co-Founder Alex Blania returns to Bankless to share a bold vision for addressing the online identity crisis. From 14 million users already “Orbed” to new integrations with dating apps and DeFi protocols, Worldcoin is evolving rapidly and facing significant questions. What happens when governments come knocking? And why does Alex think we’re heading toward internet-native citizenship?
Whether you're curious about AI-proof identity or sceptical of eyeball scanning orbs, this conversation cuts deep.
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TIMESTAMPS
0:00 Intro
1:15 The Bot Problem
9:28 Orb Scaling Limiters
15:40 Miniapps & Orb Use Cases
23:31 World ID Integration Plans
31:02 Incentives to Get Orbed
35:55 Civil Resistance & Sybil Attacks
40:14 Privacy Concerns: Will You Get Tracked?
46:26 Global Regulation
54:56 The Future: Internet Citizenship
58:42 Closing Thoughts
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RESOURCES
Alex Blania
https://x.com/alexblania
World App
https://worldcoin.org/world-app
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