Sam Altman’s biometric startup World raises $52.5M via crypto sale
TechCrunch·July 24, 2026
Sam Altman's biometric startup, World, has raised $52.5 million through a cryptocurrency sale. The company aims to create unique digital identifiers by scanning people's eyeballs. This innovative approach is part of Altman's side project, which seeks to utilize biometric data for identification purposes. The funding will likely support the development and expansion of World's biometric technology.
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