Worldcoin is the WLD token of the project now branded World, an identity and financial network. WLD is an ERC-20 token on Ethereum, with bridged WLD on World Chain as its main usage venue. World ID, the proof-of-human system, is separate from owning WLD.
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Worldcoin
(WLD)
Worldcoin is the WLD token of the project now branded World, an identity and financial network. WLD is an ERC-20 token on Ethereum, with bridged WLD on World Chain as its main usage venue. World ID, the proof-of-human system, is separate from owning WLD.
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What is Worldcoin?
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How does Worldcoin work?
WLD transfers use token contracts rather than a standalone Worldcoin mining blockchain. World Chain is an Ethereum layer-2 network, and the whitepaper also documents WLD on Ethereum and Optimism. World ID can verify human uniqueness, but holding or sending WLD is not itself proof of a verified identity.
Who created Worldcoin?
Tools for Humanity initially developed World before transferring the protocol to the World Foundation. World's official About page identifies Sam Altman, Alex Blania and Max Novendstern as TFH co-founders. The company, foundation, World App and WLD token have different roles, so they should not be treated as one owner.
What is Worldcoin used for?
WLD is designed for governance and use within the World ecosystem, with additional functions subject to community decisions. Eligible users may claim token allocations under the protocol's rules. WLD is not a guaranteed income entitlement, and you do not need to hold it merely to understand World ID.
Where can you buy Worldcoin?
WLD purchase availability must be checked on each platform's official pages for your country and account. The World whitepaper itself describes territorial restrictions, which differ from a promise of exchange access. Verify the withdrawal network because Ethereum, World Chain and legacy Optimism balances are not interchangeable deposits.
Worldcoin exchange reference guides
Before you buy| Exchange | Observed pairs | Catalogue status | Checked (UTC) | Checklist |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coinbase | WLD-USDCoinbase Exchange public spot catalogue, not Coinbase Advanced or retail account eligibility | Reported open | Check route | |
| Binance | WLDBTC, WLDEUR, WLDFDUSD + moreBinance.com global public spot catalogue; not Binance.US or regional/account access | Reported open | Check route | |
| Kraken | WLDEUR, WLDUSDKraken international public currency spot pairs plus Support full names and public canonical-to-altname metadata; not regional, retail, funding or account eligibility. | Reported open | Check route | |
| OKX | WLD-EUR, WLD-TRY, WLD-USDC + moreOKX public SPOT instruments joined to the first thirty-eight global ALL market pages plus three existing category pages. Only explicit SPOT rows with matching API trade ID and base symbol supply names; stocks, swaps and unknown products are excluded. Bounded identity coverage, not regional/account, funding, contract or withdrawal eligibility. | Reported open | Check route | |
| Gemini | WLDUSDGemini public details for 47 explicitly spot/vanilla USD instruments only, plus the published en-us Support article's exact asset names and codes. Bounded subset, NOT a complete spot catalogue. Article regional/entity restrictions remain applicable; retail, account, funding, withdrawals and token contracts are not verified. No aliases or derivative inference. | Reported open | Check route | |
| KuCoin | WLD-USDTKuCoin global public spot symbols and asset names, not account or withdrawal eligibility | Reported open | Check route | |
| Gate.io | WLD_USDC, WLD_USDTGate global normal spot currency-pair catalogue and embedded full names from api.gateio.ws; premarket excluded; not Gate.US/EU/Dubai, account, region or funding eligibility | Reported open | Check route | |
| Bitstamp | wldeur, wldusdBitstamp public spot market and currency catalogue, not account eligibility | Reported open | Check route | |
| Binance.US | WLDUSDTBinance.US public spot exchangeInfo plus its own price-page JSON-LD full names and ticker identifiers; not Binance.com, One Click Buy, state, funding or account eligibility. | Reported open | Check route | |
| MEXC | WLDUSDC, WLDUSDTMEXC public spot exchange information; API permission is separate from catalogue membership and account access | Reported open | Check route | |
| Phemex | sWLDUSDTPhemex public product and currency-name catalogue; only explicitly spot-typed products considered | Reported open | Check route | |
| Bitget | WLDUSDTBitget classic public spot catalogue joined to literal names/symbols from the first ten English price-table pages, each bound to its canonical and successful page-specific hydration query. Bounded name coverage, not all price pages or regional/account, contract, funding or withdrawal eligibility. Price presence alone is not a listing. | Reported open | Check route | |
| HTX | wldusdtHTX global public spot symbols plus complete currency full-name settings; explicitly tagged ETPs excluded; API status is not regional/account, retail, contract/network or funding eligibility | Reported open | Check route | |
| Poloniex | WLD_USDTPoloniex public spot markets and currency metadata, not account or withdrawal support | Reported open | Check route | |
| BingX | WLD-USDTBingX public spot symbol catalogue joined to exact full names/tickers from forty page-bound English price JSON-LD lists. First page has an explicit root collection URL; later pages require their own collection URL. Bounded name coverage; price presence alone is not a listing. Not derivatives, account, region, contract, funding or withdrawal eligibility. | Reported open | Check route | |
| Upbit | BTC-WLD, KRW-WLD, USDT-WLDUpbit Korea public spot market list; not Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand or account eligibility | Listed; execution unknown | Check route | |
| LBank | wld_usdtLBank public spot accuracy catalogue joined to literal names/symbols on the first ten English price tables. Query pages share the root canonical but must bind the exact current-page number and link. Bounded identity coverage; execution status remains unknown. Not account, regional, funding, contract or withdrawal eligibility. | Listed; execution unknown | Check route |
How to buy Worldcoin
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How can you buy Worldcoin safely?
Verify the WLD contract and chosen network against World's whitepaper before buying or withdrawing. Avoid fake World apps, unofficial grant sales and requests for recovery material. Check account eligibility, the amount received and gas requirements; a World ID credential does not make a purchase or bridge risk-free.
Can you buy a fraction of Worldcoin?
Yes, WLD is a fungible token that can be transferred in fractional amounts rather than only whole coins. Its contract's decimal representation is separate from an exchange's order precision and minimum purchase. Check the actual order entry and the correct WLD network instead of assuming identical limits everywhere.
How much does it cost to buy Worldcoin?
Your WLD buying cost includes the token order and any platform spread, trading, funding or withdrawal charges. A self-custody transfer can also need the network's gas asset, not another WLD purchase. Moving between World Chain and Ethereum adds a bridge operation with its own cost and risk.
How much is one Worldcoin worth?
Check this page's timestamped dynamic reference panel for WLD's market value. World ID verification does not give WLD a fixed redemption price or guaranteed purchasing power. An exchange's executable order may differ from that reference because of spread, fees, available liquidity and the precise trading product.
Is Worldcoin a good investment?
WLD has volatile market value, token-unlock exposure and risks linked to adoption, identity infrastructure and access restrictions. Governance can also change future utility and, after the initial supply period, inflation. World ID's technical privacy claims are not a guarantee of token value. This is not financial advice.
Compare two order previews
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Which quote delivers more WLD?
Enter your order-preview numbers or use the labeled example. Unknown charges are never treated as zero.
Worldcoin wallets & storage
How do you get a Worldcoin wallet?
Use an EVM-compatible wallet that explicitly supports WLD and World Chain, or the documented World App wallet workflow. Verify the actual network and token contract before funding it. Back up the wallet's recovery method; World ID enrollment is not a substitute for wallet access or recovery information.
How can you store Worldcoin securely?
Protect the recovery method and device controlling your WLD wallet, and verify contract and network details independently. Self-custody means a lost signing credential can prevent access, while an exchange introduces account and withdrawal dependencies. No identity verification or Orb interaction should require giving another person your wallet recovery secret.
Sending & cashing out Worldcoin
Match your networks
For WLD, copy the exact network names shown in your apps. This compares your entries, not a verified list of supported networks.
Enter both network names
Copy the exact network name shown for this asset in each app. No supported-network catalogue is assumed here.
How do you send Worldcoin to another wallet?
Send WLD only to a recipient supporting the same WLD network and contract. For cross-network movement, use a separately verified bridge rather than a normal transfer. Check the gas preview and any sponsorship before confirming; an address that looks compatible does not prove the recipient accepts World Chain deposits.
How long does a Worldcoin transfer take?
WLD arrival depends on the chain, recipient crediting rules and any bridge used. A normal World Chain transfer is different from a native bridge withdrawal to Ethereum, which adds the optimistic rollup's fault-proof waiting process. Track the actual transaction and recipient balance rather than assuming instant cross-network settlement.
How much does it cost to send Worldcoin?
WLD is a token, while ETH is World Chain's native gas asset. World Chain fees include L2 execution and L1 publication costs, and a wallet may separately sponsor or abstract payment. Check the actual preview rather than assuming that WLD ownership or World ID verification guarantees free transfers.
Can you cash out Worldcoin for real money?
You may sell WLD and withdraw fiat only where a platform supports both actions for your account. Verify its country rules, WLD deposit network, identity checks and bank payout method first. Receiving WLD through a claim, or swapping it into a stablecoin, does not guarantee a cash withdrawal.
Is Worldcoin traceable?
WLD token transfers are recorded on public chains and should not be treated as anonymous payments. World's privacy mechanisms concern proof of human uniqueness and selective identity disclosure, not erasing token transfer history. An exchange or a publicly linked wallet can connect an onchain WLD address to a person.
Supply, mining & staking
What is the maximum supply of Worldcoin?
WLD has an initial supply cap of 10 billion tokens, not an unconditional forever-fixed maximum. The whitepaper permits governance-controlled inflation no earlier than July 2038, subject to its annual contract limit. Unlocked supply and circulating supply are separate measures, and bridged tokens should not be counted as additional independent issuance.
Can you mine Worldcoin?
No, WLD is an issued ERC-20 token rather than a coin obtained through a Worldcoin proof-of-work miner. Token claims depend on eligibility and allocation rules, not mining hardware. Running identity infrastructure or participating in an app is also different from producing blocks on Ethereum or World Chain.
Can you stake Worldcoin?
WLD ownership does not provide native validator staking in a separate Worldcoin chain. The reviewed whitepaper describes token distribution and governance, not a guaranteed consensus-staking return for WLD holders. Any wallet earn, lending or promotional program needs its own terms and risk assessment; it is not automatically native WLD staking.