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TrustLayer vs Worldcoin
TL;DR
TrustLayer uses peer vouching and wallet cryptography — no biometrics, no hardware. Worldcoin requires iris scans at physical orbs.
Key Facts
- ▸Biometrics: TrustLayer none. Worldcoin required.
- ▸Hardware: TrustLayer none. Worldcoin orbs.
- ▸Chain: TrustLayer on Base. Worldcoin on World Chain.
- ▸Custody: TrustLayer non-custodial. Worldcoin custodial elements.
- ▸Global reach: both aim for global scale.
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Privacy
TrustLayer never touches biometric data. Worldcoin encrypts iris scans but they still exist. Regulators in several countries have paused Worldcoin over this.
Onboarding UX
TrustLayer onboards in under 60 seconds with a wallet. Worldcoin requires finding an orb — often not feasible in most cities.
Which to pick
For portable Web3 reputation and airdrop defence: TrustLayer. For strict single-human uniqueness where biometrics are acceptable: Worldcoin.