World is a blockchain protocol that establishes a global identity and financial network accessible to everyone. It combines decentralized technology and biometric authentication with privacy solutions to create a more inclusive, transparent, and secure digital economy. Leveraging technologies like Zero-Knowledge Proofs and Multi-Party Computation at scale, World ensures that all aspects of identity within the protocol are protected, enabling privacy without compromising functionality. Built to solve challenges in identity verification and universal access, World offers developers opportunities to build on a network that merges social good with innovative blockchain solutions.
World presents a unique canvas for developers by offering tools to create applications that prioritize user identity security, global inclusivity, and financial equality. Whether you're building decentralized identity platforms, payment systems, or governance tools, the World blockchain's infrastructure empowers you to innovate purposefully. With its integration of ZK and MPC technologies, developers can build solutions that protect sensitive user data while delivering seamless and inclusive user experiences, setting a new standard for privacy in the blockchain space.
| Prerequisites | Familiarity with blockchain basics, understanding of decentralized identity concepts, experience with Solidity or smart contract languages. |
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| Tools & Resources | Developer Portal, World App API, Node Set-Up Resources. |
| Language Supported | Solidity, JavaScript, TypeScript, Python (for scripting and API integrations) |
| Set-up Guide / Tutorials | See the Tutorials & Learning Resources section below |
| Name | Category | Description | Repository |
|---|---|---|---|
| World ID On-Chain Integration Template | Identity Verification | Provides a template for integrating World ID into on-chain applications, enabling secure and private proof-of-personhood verification. | Here |
| World ID Contracts | Smart Contracts | Contains the underlying contracts that power World ID, facilitating identity operations on-chain. | Here |
| World Tree | Merkle Tree Explorer | A service that syncs the state of the on-chain Merkle tree and delivers inclusion proofs for any given identity, aiding in the verification process within the Worldcoin protocol. | Here |
Use Case Spotlight: Mini Apps and Stablecoins
World encourages developers to build Mini Apps using the MiniKit SDK, enabling seamless integration with features like World ID and payments. A key focus is stablecoin Mini Apps.
For example, a Mini App could enable cross-border stablecoin transactions with minimal fees, or provide savings solutions where users earn interest on stablecoin holdings.
Read more about Mini Apps here.