LIVE NOW - Can Worldcoin Fix The Internet's 99% Bot Problem? The bots are winning. AI-generated spam, fake profiles, and deepfakes are turning the internet into a digital hall of mirrors. But what if there were a way to prove you're human, without sacrificing privacy? @worldcoin Co-Founder @alexblania returns to Bankless to share a bold vision for addressing the online identity crisis. From 14 million users already “Orbed” to new integrations with dating apps and DeFi protocols, Worldcoin is evolving rapidly and facing significant questions. What happens when governments come knocking? And why does Alex think we’re heading toward internet-native citizenship? Whether you're curious about AI-proof identity or skeptical of eyeball scanning orbs, this conversation cuts deep. -------------- TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Intro 1:15 The Bot Problem 9:28 Orb Scaling Limiters 15:40 Miniapps & Orb Use Cases 23:31 World ID Integration Plans 31:02 Incentives to Get Orbed 35:55 Civil Resistance & Sybil Attacks 40:14 Privacy Concerns: Will You Get Tracked? 46:26 Global Regulation 54:56 The Future: Internet Citizenship 58:42 Closing Thoughts
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