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World
World, also called World Network, is a humanity verification project and financial network. It runs World ID, which confirms that someone is a unique human, and World App. In September 2026, it launched World Money, a super app with stablecoins.
CEO of Tools for Humanity, which develops World
Founders
Sam Altman, Max Novendstern, Alex Blania
Founded
2019
Who it reaches
People in 160 countries who verify as unique humans with World ID and use World App.
Key facts
- Developer
- Tools for Humanity (TFH), a company founded in 2019 by Sam Altman, Max Novendstern, and Alex Blaniasource
- Countries
- 160 countries, with World ID and World Appsource
- Funding by July 2023
- $250 million in funding from venture capital firms Andreessen Horowitz and Khosla Ventures, as well as Reid Hoffmansource
- World Money launch
- 'World Money' super app with stablecoins, reported September 17, 2026source
- Developer leadership
- Founded in 2019 by Alex Blania (CEO) and Sam Altman (Chairman)source
WYDE coverage of World
Newsletter
The Creator Economy Crossed $1 Billion, the CLARITY Act Died in the Senate, and Everyday Money Kept Ending Hunger. Over 70,600 Meals.
Sep 19, 2026 · 7 min read
Crypto & DeFiWorld Launches World Money, a Self-Custodial Stablecoin App Reaching More Than 150 Countries
Sep 18, 2026 · 2 min read
Crypto & DeFiWorld Launches World Money, a Self-Custodial Stablecoin Super App, Across 150 Countries
Sep 18, 2026 · 2 min read
NewsletterThe SEC just cleared crypto. TSA agents are visiting food banks. We just hit 10,000 meals.
Mar 23, 2026 · 7 min read
Crypto & DeFiSam Altman's World and Coinbase Launch Identity Layer for AI Agent Commerce
Mar 23, 2026 · 2 min read
Sources
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