Payments giant Stripe has completed the acquisition of stablecoin platform Bridge following a deal valued at over one billion dollars.

Without revealing any details, Michael Arrington, co-founder of TechCrunch, confirmed the acquisition via an Oct. 20 X post, noting that the acquisition cost Stripe $1.1 billion. 

World Chain, the latest blockchain development from the World Foundation, recently went live. The new development promises a human-first approach to blockchain, focusing on providing real-world applications and financial access to millions of people globally. With over 15 million users already migrated or in the process of transitioning, World Chain sets out to prioritize verified humans over bots, delivering accessible blockspace and financial solutions through innovative technology.

World Chain: 15 Million Users Now Migrated to Human-First Blockchain Network

As of October 17, 2024, World Chain has successfully onboarded 15 million users, making it one of the largest blockchain networks based on verified human users. These users, who previously held World IDs and utilized the World App, are either fully migrated or in the process of transitioning to World Chain. This blockchain is unique in its focus on humans, leveraging World ID, an identity verification system to prioritize human users over bots.

Moreover, the World Chain blockchain includes a wide range of services, supported by major blockchain projects like Optimism for interoperability, Alchemy for on-chain development, Uniswap for asset swaps, and Etherscan for transaction exploration. The goal is to build a more inclusive network. 

After rebranding from Worldcoin to “World,” verified users now have access to prioritized blockspace. Additionally, innovative financial tools like stablecoins are available to support individuals in different regions.

Innovative Features to Enhance Human-Centric Blockchain

World Chain introduces several features aimed at ensuring that human users benefit most from the blockchain. Verified users, identified via World ID, are granted access to prioritized blockspace and even a gas allowance to cover transaction costs. This initiative reduces the friction for casual users while making the network more accessible.

On Day 1, World Chain integrated services from top blockchain providers, ensuring that developers can build and deploy applications that directly interact with real humans. Projects like Fireblocks, Dune Analytics, and Safe are also on board, providing enhanced security, real-time analytics, and multisignature wallet support.

With World Chain prioritizing human activity over bots, the network is designed to scale effectively. The blockchain will initially target a throughput of 5 Mgas/s, which will be scaled up as the demand increases. This will ensure the network remains efficient and low-cost, even as millions of users join the system.

Financial Access and Inclusion through World Chain

A core focus of World Chain is improving financial access for its users, particularly in countries where the use of stablecoins and cryptocurrencies is growing rapidly. Many of the 15 million users of World Chain come from regions where digital currencies offer real-world utility. 

By integrating with global on-ramps and off-ramps, the network will make financial transactions more accessible for everyone.

World Chain also encourages developers to build applications for human-centric use cases, including governance, universal basic income, and bot-resistant social media platforms. Additionally, the World Foundation is offering grants to projects that help expand the network’s impact. These features reflect the vision of creating a blockchain that directly benefits humans and supports real-world needs.

Impact on WLD Price and Market Activity

Following the launch of World Chain, the Worldcoin (WLD) token saw a price increase of 17% in the last 7 days. However, despite this upward movement, the token has experienced a 1.31% decline over the past 24 hours, trading at $2.2. Since reaching a peak of $11.9 in March, WLD has seen an 81% drop in value.

According to recent analysis, Worldcoin could surge back to $10 if it could vercome the $3 resistance and cross the 200-day exponential moving average. Catalysts such as the growth of World Chain and the upcoming “A New World” event in San Francisco, which promises significant updates, could further boost WLD price 

The rollout of World Chain and the ongoing legal challenges faced by the World Foundation in various countries may continue to influence the token’s performance. However, the expansion of World Chain could stabilize WLD price if user growth and financial adoption continue as expected.

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Ronny Mugendi

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