“Humans can tell when it’s a human” — Community mocks Worldcoin’s Orb Mini
Worldcoin's Orb Mini, a portable iris-scanning device for human verification, has faced ridicule on Crypto Twitter. Launched with the slogan “It goes where you go,” it has sparked dystopian comparisons and mockery regarding its unclear use case. Critics question its practicality, security, and ethical implications, with concerns about spoofing and the device's ability to solve real-life problems. The Orb Mini, resembling a smartphone with eye sensors, is part of a broader initiative by Tools for Humanity to deploy 7,500 units across the US by year-end. Resistance to Worldcoin's biometric identity tools persists, with privacy advocates raising issues about decentralization and surveillance. Regulatory challenges have emerged in countries like Indonesia, Germany, Kenya, and Brazil, highlighting concerns over the security of users' biometric data.
