Dan Ives: AI, WorldCoin & the Future of Human Authentication

Sep 16, 2025

Dan Ives, Managing Director at Wedbush and a tech stock expert, shares insights on WorldCoin and the future of human authentication. He discusses how iris-scanning technology could be vital in distinguishing humans from bots in an AI-driven world. Ives likens WorldCoin's potential impact to that of industry giants like Tesla and Apple, emphasizing its role in creating foundational digital infrastructure. The conversation also touches on the intersection of cryptocurrency, biometric tech, and the importance of educating the public on these innovations.

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ADVICE

Educate About Privacy And Utility

Educate others about how WorldCoin returns data control to users and uses encryption to protect identifiers.
Emphasize the technology's role as a tool for secure authentication rather than a simple crypto token play.

INSIGHT

Iris Scans As Core AI Authentication

Dan Ives argues iris-scanning via WorldCoin's orb is becoming a foundational human-proof authentication layer for the AI era.
He believes this tech is essential to distinguish real humans from bots and deepfakes across many industries.

INSIGHT

Unique Identifier Locked To The User

WorldCoin's orb captures an encrypted iris template using zero-knowledge proofs, then transfers a protected identifier to the user's phone.
Ives emphasizes the iris is a unique, non-replicable identifier that prevents bot/fake-human impersonation.

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WorldCoin isn’t just another cryptocurrency — it could be the missing layer of authentication for the AI age. In this interview, Dan Ives, Managing Director at Wedbush and Chairman of 8co, explains why iris-scanning technology may become essential for proving humanity in a world of bots and deepfakes. He compares WorldCoin’s potential to disruptors like Tesla, Apple, Palantir, and Nvidia, highlighting how adoption could grow from millions to billions. With Sam Altman’s involvement and early momentum across Asia, Ives believes WorldCoin is positioned to become foundational digital infrastructure.

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