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The use of World ID raises a lot of questions about privacy, data protection and security. In this blog we are going to answer the main questions related to:
- What happens to your data after verification?
- What security practices does the system employ?
- How do you guarantee your privacy on a daily basis?
- Is it open-source and audited?
What happens to your data after verification?
- When you verify your identity with the Orb, it sends the images of the iris and the “iris code” to your device as part of an encrypted package —called Personal Custody— and then permanently delete images of the Orb.
- This “custody of personal data” means that The files are on your cell phone, not on central servers.
- Only an abstract code is recorded: there is no storage of photos or identifiable biometric data for third parties.
What safety practices does the Orb implement?
- The device uses processing in RAM memory, asymmetric encryption, encrypted solid drive and security with cryptographic keys integrated into hardware —which prevents unauthorized code execution.
- In addition, it employs encryption in transit and at rest, with certified infrastructure and strict audits by third parties such as Trail of Bits.
How is your privacy protected in everyday use?
- Zero-Knowledge Proofs (ZKP) guarantee that when you use your World ID, neither your public key is revealed nor is your use tracked in different apps.
- Everything works with an anonymous protocol called Semaphore, which prevents the linking of your ID with other biometric data or other uses.
Is everything open-source and audited?
- The system is transparent and open source, including hardware, iris recognition and Orb software.
- They are performed constant audits of security of both the protocol, the Orb and the associated infrastructure, publishing the results for greater transparency.
Why can you trust?
- There is no sale or commercial use of your data.
- The system doesn't require a name, email or phone number — just check that you're a unique person.
- You have mechanisms to reverse your verification (Unverify) and erase your iris codes, with waiting periods to prevent abuse.
How to convert your WLD into local currency easily?
With El Dorado, you can transform your WLD into:
- Argentine pesos (ARS)
- Colombian pesos (COP)
- Brazilian Reals (BRL)
- Dollars to PayPal accounts and more than 70 local payment methods.
It's fast, secure, and you don't need cryptocurrency experience.
🛒 Now you can also buy WLD or USDC with the Mini App
In addition to selling, from the El Dorado Mini App you can now Buy WLD or USDC in your country using local payment methods. The process is simple and secure:
- Access the El Dorado Mini App within the World App.
- Select the local currency (ARS/BRL/COP/PEN) and your payment method (Mercado Pago, Pix, Nequi, Yape, etc.).
- Confirm the rate shown and accept the transaction.
- Make the payment from your local wallet or bank.
- Get WLD or USDC directly in your World App wallet.
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