CoinDesk Podcast Network Sam Altman's World Network Launches Mini Apps 1.1, Incubator
Jan 15, 2025
Tiago Sada, the Chief Product Officer at Tools for Humanity, dives into Worldcoin's latest innovations, particularly the launch of Mini Apps 1.1. He shares insights on how these apps enhance social connections while emphasizing user privacy. The conversation highlights significant growth in user engagement, particularly in Argentina and Portugal, and discusses the exciting new incubator program designed to foster business development in this space. Sada also touches on enhanced security measures that ensure user data protection, making MiniApps both innovative and safe.
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Mini App Growth
- Mini apps, launched last year, let developers easily build apps integrated with WorldCoin's Proof of Human.
- Over 1 million people use mini apps over 5 million times daily, with over 15 million views.
Mini App Expansion
- The mini-app ecosystem is expanding with a new platform version and an incubator program.
- This program partners with VCs and companies like Alchemy to help startups build on these platforms.
Tools for Humanity and WorldCoin
- Tools for Humanity, a research lab, created WorldCoin and the World ID protocol.
- Many companies now contribute to the project, which originated within Tools for Humanity.