Worldcoin's WLD Token Surges 27% on OpenAI's Biometric Social Platform Exploration
Written by Ohris M. Greyoon, Blockchain & Crypto Expert
Source: Coinmarketcap
Updated: Jan 30 2026
Should l Buy WLD?
- Token Price Surge: Worldcoin's WLD token jumped over 27% this week, peaking at approximately $0.64 before retreating to around $0.45, reflecting strong market reaction to OpenAI's exploration of a biometric social platform, indicating investor optimism about future growth potential.
- OpenAI Project Background: According to a Forbes report, OpenAI is developing a 'humans-only' social network that utilizes biometric technologies like facial recognition and Worldcoin's iris-scanning device to ensure only real users can participate, which could transform identity verification in social media.
- Integration Potential: World’s Orb device generates a unique World ID through iris scanning, and if OpenAI incorporates this technology into its social platform, it could significantly boost World’s adoption and utility, with analysts suggesting that substantiated rumors could push WLD another 25% higher.
- Privacy and Regulatory Risks: While the market is excited about the project, privacy advocates warn that iris data, once compromised, cannot be changed, and World has already faced regulatory pushback in several countries, with critics arguing that biometric requirements could create barriers for underserved populations without access to devices.
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Technical Analysis for WLD
Technical Sentiment Analysis for Worldcoin (WLD) As of , Worldcoin (WLD) is exhibiting a Sell technical sentiment. Our proprietary analysis, which aggregates 4 technical signals, shows that 1 indicators are flashing buy, while 3 are indicating sell.
Momentum Indicators: RSI, MACD & Overbought/Oversold Status Currently, the Relative Strength Index (RSI) for WLD stands at -, which suggests a Neutral condition. Meanwhile, the MACD (12, 26) indicator is at -, providing a Neutral signal for short-term momentum. Other oscillators like the Stochastic Oscillator at - and the Commodity Channel Index (CCI) at - further confirm a - outlook for the stock.
Support, Resistance & Moving Averages From a structural perspective, WLD is trading below its 60-day moving average of $- and below its 200-day long-term moving average of $-. Key price levels to watch include the immediate resistance at $- and strong support at $-. A break above $- could signal a bull continuation, while falling below $- may test the next Fibonacci floor at $-.
Worldcoin (WLD) Support & Resistance Level
| Name | S3 | S2 | S1 | Pivot Points | R1 | R2 | R3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classic | 0.149 | 0.228 | 0.312 | 0.392 | 0.476 | 0.555 | 0.639 |
| Fibonacci | 0.228 | 0.291 | 0.329 | 0.392 | 0.454 | 0.492 | 0.555 |
About WLD
The mission of the Worldcoin project is to build the world’s largest identity and financial network as a public utility, giving ownership to everyone.The Worldcoin system revolves around World ID, a privacy-preserving global identity network. World ID enables users to verify their humanness online ('Proof of Personhood') while maintaining their privacy through zero-knowledge proofs.To engage with the Worldcoin protocol, individuals must first download World App, the first wallet app that supports the creation of a World ID. Individuals visit a physical imaging device called the Orb to get their World ID Orb-verified. Most Orbs are operated by a network of independent local businesses called Orb Operators. The Orb uses multispectral sensors to verify humanness and uniqueness, with all images being promptly deleted on-device per default (absent explicit consent to Data Custody).All Orb-verified World IDs holders are entitled to claim recurring grants of free WLD tokens (WLD tokens are not available in the US; see the Worldcoin Tokenomics section of the project's whitepaper for details). This has the potential to make WLD the most widely distributed digital currency.The WLD token is designed as a utility token with governance properties, empowering users by giving them a say over the future of the protocol. Beyond conventional 'one-token-one-vote' governance mechanisms, the introduction of World ID paves the way for 'one-person-one-vote' mechanisms. These two mechanisms can also be combined to enable new ways of governance. After launch, the Worldcoin Foundation will solicit proposals and work with the community on how World ID and the WLD token should interact in Worldcoin's governance model (see the project's whitepaper for details on governance and decentralization).The community of users will determine the token's utility, but a few other use cases in addition to governance could emerge. For example, users may decide to use the WLD token to pay for certain actions in World App or another wallet app, to make other payments, or to signal their approval for certain initiatives or causes.WLD is an ERC-20 token on Ethereum. Individuals will receive their user grants on Optimism Mainnet. Therefore, most WLD transactions will likely take place on the Optimism network.
About the author
Ohris M. Greyoon
Ohris M. Greyoon holds a Master’s in Computer Science from MIT and has 10 years of experience in blockchain technology and cryptocurrency markets. A pioneer in decentralized finance (DeFi) analysis, he leads Intellectia’s Crypto News, offering cutting-edge insights into digital assets.
