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Malaysia Adopts Worldcoin’s Iris-Scan Tech for Identity Verification

The country aims to integrate Worldcoin's technology into Malaysia's digital infrastructure, focusing on enhancing digital credentials through iris-based verification.
Arun ShakyawarBy Arun ShakyawarAugust 17, 2024Updated:August 17, 2024No Comments2 Mins Read
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Malaysia Adopts Worldcoin's Iris-Scan Tech for Identity Verification
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Key Takeaways

  • The Worldcoin Foundation, along with Tools for Humanity (TFH) and MyEG, has signed an MoU to integrate Worldcoin’s technology into Malaysia’s digital infrastructure.
  • In addition to personal verification and digital ID, there’s potential for collaboration in manufacturing the Orb, Worldcoin’s scanning device, and bridging Worldcoin’s blockchain to Malaysia’s National Blockchain Infrastructure.

The Worldcoin Foundation, along with Tools for Humanity (TFH) and MyEG, has signed a memorandum of understanding with MIMOS Berhad, which is the Malaysian government’s applied research and development arm. This partnership aims to integrate Worldcoin’s technology into Malaysia’s digital infrastructure, focusing on enhancing digital credentials through iris-based verification.

The integration is primarily for “proof of humanness,” aiming to verify individuals’ identities in a digital space. This technology could streamline various digital services by ensuring that users are indeed human, potentially reducing fraud and enhancing security in digital transactions.

Beyond personal verification, there’s potential for collaboration in manufacturing the Orb, Worldcoin’s scanning device, and bridging Worldcoin’s blockchain to Malaysia’s National Blockchain Infrastructure. This could lead to more localized tech development and integration of blockchain technologies into national systems.

Worldcoin’s expansion into Malaysia comes at a time when the technology faces scrutiny elsewhere. For instance, operations in Hong Kong were halted due to privacy concerns, and there have been regulatory reviews in other regions like Kenya, the U.K., and Germany. Despite these challenges, Worldcoin has been working towards compliance with local laws, aiming to rebuild trust among users and regulators.

Despite the adoption in Malaysia, Worldcoin’s native token, WLD, has declined more than 13% in the last 7 days, reflecting broader market bearishness. This indicates that while technological adoption might be progressing, market sentiment and token value can be influenced by various factors, including global economic conditions and regulatory news.

The use of iris scans for identity verification raises significant privacy concerns. Critics argue about the implications of a private organization like Worldcoin possessing a global database of biometric data, especially in contexts where regulatory frameworks might not fully protect user privacy.

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Arun Shakyawar is a Tech writer based out of Los Angeles. He holds an Engineering degree in Electronics and communications, and an MBA in marketing. He specializes in TMT. Before writing full-time, Arun worked as a management consultant with leading consulting firms. As a consultant he developed interest in blockchain technology, and now actively tracks blockchain and digital asset markets. Arun can be reached at arun@alexablockchain.com.

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