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 More than 1% of Argentina’s population is verified with World ID, reaching similar adoption levels as that of Chile and Portugal
 Multi-hour appointment window for streamlined Orb verifications is now available
 BUENOS AIRES, Argentina–(BUSINESS WIRE)–In response to the growing demand and positive reception of <a target="_blank" href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fworldcoin.org%2Fblog%2Fannouncements%2Fintroducing-world-id-2.0&amp;esheet=53880132&amp;newsitemid=20240111053514&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=World+ID&amp;index=1&amp;md5=417517dac3c7fd5f59256f8fcea59a20" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" shape="rect">World ID</a> in Argentina, Tools for Humanity (TFH), the team behind the pioneering digital wallet <a target="_blank" href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fworldcoin.org%2Fblog%2Fannouncements%2Fworld-app-tops-4-million-downloads-active-users-double&amp;esheet=53880132&amp;newsitemid=20240111053514&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=World+App&amp;index=2&amp;md5=023b453f1ec8ee6c56f20a2abcd5bb31" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" shape="rect">World App</a>, today introduces an update to the in-app verification process. The enhancement aims to ensure inclusivity and efficiency in meeting the diverse demands of unique humans in Argentina.
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 The latest update introduces a multi-hour appointment window designed to streamline Orb verifications and minimize wait times for individuals with booked appointments, a now mandatory requirement in Argentina. All World App users can now easily identify their nearest Orb locations, schedule appointments, and unlock the verification process up to one hour before the scheduled appointment, with availability extending up to two hours after (subject to change). Individuals also have the flexibility to cancel and reschedule appointments as needed.
 Worldcoin’s Impact
 To date, <a target="_blank" href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fworldcoin.org%2Fblog%2Fannouncements%2Finterest-world-id-continues-grow-iberia-500k-verifications&amp;esheet=53880132&amp;newsitemid=20240111053514&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=almost+3+million+individuals&amp;index=3&amp;md5=db37d8721db0bdbf834f863e6fad789a" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" shape="rect">almost 3 million individuals</a> globally have verified their World ID (a product of the Worldcoin Foundation) at an Orb, with over 500,000 verifications occurring in Argentina alone, representing over 1% of the population. Other countries participating in World ID verifications include the US, Spain, Germany, Portugal, and Singapore.
 Prove personhood, not identity
 World ID is designed to help people digitally verify their humanness and enhance their online privacy, amidst the rapid advancement of <a target="_blank" href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fworldcoin.org%2Fblog%2Fengineering%2Fhumanness-in-the-age-of-ai&amp;esheet=53880132&amp;newsitemid=20240111053514&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=artificial+intelligence&amp;index=4&amp;md5=11b567ef613d15f42fb75eb320574fcd" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" shape="rect">artificial intelligence</a> and the <a target="_blank" href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2Falexblania%2Fstatus%2F1743026573752807767&amp;esheet=53880132&amp;newsitemid=20240111053514&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=need+to+differentiate&amp;index=5&amp;md5=9b08fe71c8addac57879971329fcf4ca" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" shape="rect">need to differentiate</a> between human- and AI-generated content online. It is an important first step in giving access to financial services to the <a target="_blank" href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fworldcoin.org%2Fblog%2Fannouncements%2Fworldcoin-passed-1-million-sign-ups&amp;esheet=53880132&amp;newsitemid=20240111053514&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=4.4+billion+people+worldwide&amp;index=6&amp;md5=1792a3d9fa0e301bbdab019ad5bbcaae" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" shape="rect">4.4 billion people worldwide</a> who don’t have a digitally-verifiable identity. Verifying your World ID via an Orb is completely voluntary and does not require personal information like a name, email or physical address. Images used to generate an individual’s unique and private World ID are by default promptly deleted. In summary, Worldcoin <a target="_blank" href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fworldcoin.org%2Fblog%2Fworldcoin%2Fwhy-worldcoin-doesnt-want-know-who-you-are-just-that-youre-unique&amp;esheet=53880132&amp;newsitemid=20240111053514&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=doesn%26%238217%3Bt+know+who+you+are&amp;index=7&amp;md5=4fb59ccaf0123044377b7abbddd69fa4" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" shape="rect">doesn’t know who you are</a>, just that you are a unique human.
 How to obtain a World ID
 Obtaining a World ID is as simple as downloading a compatible wallet, such as the <a target="_blank" href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fworldcoin.org%2Fworld-app&amp;esheet=53880132&amp;newsitemid=20240111053514&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=World+App%2C&amp;index=8&amp;md5=bf3ebdb20ada7fdd82c48f6af521c84f" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" shape="rect">World App,</a> booking an appointment (<a target="_blank" href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fworldcoin.org%2Ffind-orb&amp;esheet=53880132&amp;newsitemid=20240111053514&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=https%3A%2F%2Fworldcoin.org%2Ffind-orb&amp;index=9&amp;md5=763aa5a088fafb06179e055a9102b2d7" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" shape="rect">https://worldcoin.org/find-orb</a>) or checking the World App to find an Orb verification location hours and availability near you.
 About the Worldcoin Foundation
 The <a target="_blank" href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.worldcoin.foundation%2F&amp;esheet=53880132&amp;newsitemid=20240111053514&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=Worldcoin+Foundation&amp;index=10&amp;md5=c24f02f14c36eeaa556c96ea4d94822b" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" shape="rect">Worldcoin Foundation</a>, a steward of the Worldcoin protocol, aims to realize more inclusive, fair and just institutions of governance and of the global digital economy.
 About the Worldcoin Protocol
 The Worldcoin protocol is intended to be the world’s largest, most inclusive identity and financial public utility and to be accessible by everyone. Worldcoin was originally conceived by Sam Altman, Alex Blania and Max Novendstern. The Worldcoin protocol is designed to empower individuals and organizations around the world with the tools they need to participate in the digital economy and advance humanity’s progress. Find out more about Worldcoin at <a target="_blank" href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.worldcoin.org&amp;esheet=53880132&amp;newsitemid=20240111053514&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=www.worldcoin.org&amp;index=11&amp;md5=6c69c83773572cb910c760c8ad6f6c82" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" shape="rect">www.worldcoin.org</a>, on <a target="_blank" href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2Fworldcoin&amp;esheet=53880132&amp;newsitemid=20240111053514&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=Twitter%2FX&amp;index=12&amp;md5=4d4815fea053090d171c8927887f8607" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" shape="rect">Twitter/X</a>, <a target="_blank" href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fdiscord.gg%2Fworldcoin&amp;esheet=53880132&amp;newsitemid=20240111053514&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=Discord&amp;index=13&amp;md5=d7467af648d69ca80d91206b38aee96c" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" shape="rect">Discord</a>, <a target="_blank" href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2F%40worldcoinofficial&amp;esheet=53880132&amp;newsitemid=20240111053514&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=YouTube&amp;index=14&amp;md5=441e8fa0f88d8c6ff65e47f146e0c543" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" shape="rect">YouTube</a> and <a target="_blank" href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Ft.me%2Fworldcoin&amp;esheet=53880132&amp;newsitemid=20240111053514&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=Telegram&amp;index=15&amp;md5=1f3315e96502692a8a4ad6aacd5fe1a8" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" shape="rect">Telegram</a>.
 Contacts
 Press Contact: <a target="_blank" href="mailto:press@worldcoin.org" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" shape="rect">press@worldcoin.org</a>
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