World ID Verification
Prove you're human, protect your privacy. Learn how World ID works and why WorldFans requires it.
What is World ID?
World ID is a privacy-preserving digital identity protocol developed by Worldcoin. It proves you're a unique human without revealing your personal information.
Proof of Personhood
Confirms you're a real human, not a bot or AI
Uniqueness
One person = one account, preventing fake accounts
Privacy Preserved
No personal data shared with WorldFans
World ID vs Wallet Address
| Feature | World ID | Wallet Address |
|---|---|---|
| Proves you're human | ||
| One per person | Unlimited | |
| Privacy level | High (ZK proofs) | Low (public ledger) |
| Sybil resistant | ||
| Bot prevention |
Why WorldFans Requires Verification
Anti-spam
Bots can't create accounts or flood the platform
Anti-sybil
No fake engagement or vote manipulation
Real Community
Every user is a verified human being
Fair Payments
WLD goes to real creators, not bot farms
How to Verify
Install World App
Download from App Store or Google Play. Create your World ID if you haven't already.
Click "Verify with World ID"
On WorldFans homepage or in your profile settings.
Scan the QR Code
Open World App and scan the QR code displayed on screen.
Approve the Request
World App will ask you to confirm. Tap "Approve".
Done!
You're now verified. Full platform access is unlocked.
ORB Verification (Recommended)
For the highest level of verification, visit a Worldcoin ORB location. The ORB scans your iris to generate a unique, privacy-preserving proof of personhood.
Benefits of ORB verification:
- Highest trust level on the platform
- Required for some premium features
- Stronger sybil resistance
- One-time process, permanent verification
Common Issues
QR code won't scan
Ensure good lighting and hold your phone steady. Try refreshing the page to generate a new QR code.
Verification times out
Complete the process within 2 minutes. If it times out, start again from the beginning.
"Already verified" error
Your World ID can only be linked to one WorldFans account. Contact support if you need to transfer.
World App not recognizing request
Update World App to the latest version. Restart the app and try again.