WorldChain is a Layer-2 blockchain network launched by Worldcoin to provide a scalable, human-centered infrastructure, designed specifically for identity-focused applications. Initially built to support Worldcoin's digital ID and payment features, WorldChain was developed to enhance scalability and transaction throughput as the platform expands. It operates using the OP Stack, which leverages Ethereum’s security and data availability, allowing WorldChain to benefit from Ethereum's robust infrastructure while offering lower costs and higher transaction capacity.
WorldChain offers a unique "priority blockspace" for verified users through World ID, which enables free or low-cost transactions, ensuring equitable access and cost efficiency for all users. This framework prioritizes verified human transactions, supporting use cases in decentralized finance (DeFi), identity management, and other high-demand applications. This has made WorldChain attractive to developers building applications that require reliable, high-speed transaction processing and the assurance of human user verification.
The migration to WorldChain aims to empower Worldcoin's expanding user base and achieve its mission of creating a global, decentralized identity network that can scale to support billions of users. By moving to its own tailored Layer-2 solution, Worldcoin seeks to avoid network congestion and achieve greater control over transaction costs, enhancing both security and usability for end-users.
