World App Expansion in Thailand: โค850,000 Usersโข and a Callโฃ for developers
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Bangkok,Thailand – August 18,2025 – The World Appโ is rapidly gaining momentum โฃin thailand,boasting approximately โข850,000 registered users and overโฃ 400,000 individuals who have โverified their โขidentity โusing the ORB device.โ This innovative โplatform is now actively seekingโข Thai developers to contribute to its growing ecosystem of mini-applications.
The Rise โคof the World App and the ORBโข Device
Currently, 150 ORB devices have been deployed across 100 locationsโ in 25 โขof Thailand’s 77 provinces. Plans are underway to expand this networkโฃ to 1,000 locations nationwide by the end of the year. โThe ORB device is central to โthe World App’s unique “Proof-of-Human” verification system, โขdesigned to ensure that users are genuine individuals and not bots or automatedโ accounts.
Khun Phakaphon, aโ key figure in the World App’s rollout, acknowledged thatโ new โฃtechnologies inevitablyโ raise questions aboutโ usage โand security. โฃHe drew a โฃparallel โขto theโค initial skepticism surrounding smartphones, which have as become integral โฃto daily life. โ “Peopel have to spend time learning,” he stated, โemphasizingโข the needโ for userโข education โคand adaptation.
Addressing โconcerns about biometric data collection, Khun Phakapol clarified that the ORB device does not store images of the iris. Rather, it converts โthe iris pattern into an encryptedโ “Iris Code” whichโข is โsecurely stored on the user’s mobile device. The original image is instantly discarded, โprioritizing user privacy.
Empowering Thai Developers with ‘Build with World’
On July 22nd, the World App launched “Build with โขWorld,”โค an initiative designed โฃto attract Thai developers to create mini-appsโข accessible through the platform. The program already features a substantial number of mini-apps developed through โglobal collaborations. โ Developers who are selected will receive funding โand expert guidance to bring their ideasโข to fruition.
Tiaco,โ another leader involvedโข inโ the project,โ likened the current stage of the World App to the early days of theโ iPhone, when โขa small group of developers laid the foundation for โฃa global phenomenon. He believes the Worldโฃ app’s unique focus on proving humanness,โ combined withโ its growing popularity, presents a significant possibility for innovation.
Tiaco expressedโ confidence that developers who join the World โคApp ecosystem today could become successful entrepreneurs and leaders within the next 5 to 15 years. He emphasized the untapped potential of the Thai market and the broader Asian region.
Khun Pokpol added โthat theโ timing is ideal for developers to contribute to the World Network, which aims toโฃ establish a trusted networkโ of verified human users. He believes this network will become increasingly important in the future.
Key โฃStatistics: World App in โขThailand (August 2025)
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Registeredโฃ Users | Approximately 850,000 |
| Users Verified with ORB | Over 400,000 |
| Number ofโฃ ORB Devices Deployed | 150 |
| ORB โคLocations | 100 (in 25 โprovinces) |
| Target ORB Locations | 1,000 (across 77 provinces) |
Did You Know? โ
The โคworld App’s “Proof-of-Human” system โคaims to combat the โgrowing problem of bot activity and fake accounts online, ensuring โขa more authentic and trustworthy digital experience.
Proโ Tip:
Developers interested in participating in the “Build โwithโ World” program should visit the official World App website for submission details and guidelines.
What innovative mini-apps do you envision being developedโ forโฃ the Worldโข App ecosystem? How might this technologyโ impact the โfutureโข of online interactions?
The rise of decentralized identity solutions like the Worldโ App reflectsโ aโ broader trend towards user empowerment andโ data privacy. Blockchain technology and biometricโฃ verification are increasingly being โused to establishโฃ trust and authenticity in theโข digital โฃworld. The success of the Worldโฃ App inโ Thailand could serve asโฃ a model for โsimilar โฃinitiativesโ in โother countries, particularly in regions with high โคmobile penetration rates and a growing โคdemand for secure digital services.โ The concept โขof “Proof-of-Humanity” is โgaining traction โคas a way to differentiate genuine usersโค from bots and maliciousโ actors, addressing concerns aboutโค online fraud and misinformation. [1]
Frequently Asked Questions about the World App
- What is the World App? The Worldโค app is a โขplatform designed toโ verify users as genuine humans, utilizing the โฃORB deviceโข for biometric โขauthentication.
- How does the ORB device work? The ORB device scansโฃ the iris and converts it into an encrypted code, stored securely on the user’s mobile device.
- Is โmy biometric data safe with the World App? Yes, the World App prioritizes user โprivacy by encrypting the Iris Code and immediately discarding the original image.
- What โis the “Build with World” program? It’s an initiative toโข invite developers โฃto create mini-apps for the World App ecosystem, offering funding and โขexpert support.
- What areโ the โขbenefits of developing for the World App? Developers can reach a growing user baseโข and contribute to โa โฃunique platformโฃ focused on proving humanness.
We’re excited to see how the World app and โits developer community will shape the future of digital identity and onlineโ interactions. Share โคthis article with yourโ network and let us know your thoughts in the comments โbelow!