Worldcoin Releases Audit Reports Showing Resolved Security Issues

Proof of humanity protocol Worldcoin released its audit reports on July 28 as criticism of its data collection practices continues to mount. The new reports were conducted by security consulting firms Nethermind and Least Authority.

Nethermind’s Findings

According to an accompanying announcement from Worldcoin, Nethermind found 26 security issues with the protocol, of which 24 were “identified as fixed” during the verification phase, while one was mitigated and another was acknowledged.

Least Authority’s Discoveries and Suggestions

Least Authority discovered three issues and made six suggestions, all of which “have been resolved or have planned resolutions,” the announcement stated.

Worldcoin first rose to prominence in 2021 when it announced that it would give away free tokens to any users who verify their humanity by having their iris scanned by a device called an “Orb.” The project was co-founded by Sam Altman, the co-founder of AI developer OpenAI.

At the time, Altman and other team members argued that AI bots would become an increasing problem on the internet if people didn’t find a way to verify their humanness without giving up their privacy. According to the protocol’s documentation, The Orb produces a hash of the user’s iris scan but does not keep a copy of the iris scan.

Summary

Worldcoin’s audit reports provide transparency regarding the security issues raised by external consulting firms. The findings from Nethermind and Least Authority demonstrate a proactive approach by Worldcoin in addressing potential vulnerabilities in their Proof of Humanity protocol. By resolving these concerns, the project aims to maintain its commitment to user privacy and security while promoting wider adoption of its innovative platform.

About Worldcoin

Worldcoin is a Proof of Humanity protocol that allows users to prove their humanness without compromising their privacy. Co-founded by Sam Altman, the project aims to combat the rise of AI bots on the internet and foster a more secure online environment.