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Vitalik Buterin has reservations about Sam Altman’s World project

Last updated: June 28, 2025 8:49 pm
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Ethereum Co-Founder Warns of Privacy Risks in World Project’s Digital Identification Approach

Recently, Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin raised concerns about the digital identification strategy proposed by Sam Altman’s World project, citing potential privacy risks. Formerly known as Worldcoin, World is a creation of Altman and Alex Blania’s Tools for Humanity, aiming to differentiate between AI agents and humans by scanning users’ eyes and establishing a unique identity on the blockchain.

In a detailed post, Buterin highlighted the use of zero-knowledge proofs in World’s approach to verify human identity while maintaining anonymity, a method also explored in various digital passport and ID initiatives. While acknowledging the benefits of safeguarding social media and internet services against bots and manipulation, Buterin cautioned against the inherent risks of a “one-per-person” ID system.

He emphasized the importance of pseudonymity in protecting individuals in an evolving digital landscape, where a single public identity could expose users to potential privacy breaches. For instance, Buterin cited the U.S. government’s requirement for student visa applicants to make their social media accounts public as a troubling precedent.

Proposing a solution based on “pluralistic identity,” Buterin advocated for a decentralized approach that does not rely on a singular issuing authority, whether individual, institution, or platform. He suggested two models for pluralistic systems – explicit (verification based on testimonials from verified users) and implicit (utilizing diverse identity systems) – as more secure alternatives.

Ultimately, Buterin called for the integration of “one-per-person” identity projects with social-graph-based identity systems to enhance privacy protection and mitigate the risks associated with centralized identification methods.

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