Tech Developments and Ecosystem
World Chain and Layer 2: In October 2024, the Mainnet of World Chain launched, a Layer 2 (L2) network built on Ethereum designed to offer faster and cheaper transactions for verified users via World ID.
Integration of USDC: Starting June 2025, the network natively integrated the stablecoin USDC, facilitating the use of digital dollars and boosting liquidity within the ecosystem.
World ID 3.0: The latest update to the identity protocol employs advanced cryptography (AMPC) to scale verifications while enhancing the protection of users' biometric data.