TrustLayer is the decentralized human trust layer for Web3 — a Base-native protocol that publishes portable, sybil-resistant Trust Scores derived from peer vouches and on-chain proofs. Any dApp can verify a user is a real human in a single Solidity call, without KYC or biometrics.

Yes. Creating a Trust ID, vouching peers, and earning $TRUST rewards is free. Only optional premium tiers or write operations charge $TRUST fees.

Does TrustLayer require KYC or biometrics?

No. TrustLayer never collects KYC, iris scans, or personal data. Identity comes from peer vouches and wallet signatures — reputation is math, not documents.

What is the $TRUST token?

$TRUST is TrustLayer's native token on Base with a fixed 1B supply. It powers vouching rewards, badge fees, staking gates, and revenue-funded buyback-and-burn.

How does TrustLayer compare to Worldcoin?

TrustLayer requires no biometric hardware, is fully non-custodial, and lives on Base. Worldcoin uses iris scans and centralized orb hardware. See the full comparison at /vs/worldcoin.

TrustLayer vs Worldcoin

Proof of humanity, without surrendering your iris.

Worldcoin asks you to scan your eyeball into a custom Orb device run by a single foundation. TrustLayer Protocol asks you to sign a message with the wallet you already own, then earn reputation peer-to-peer. Both target Sybil resistance — but the trust model, hardware, and privacy posture are completely different.

Worldcoin — Iris-scan proof of personhood

Side-by-side comparison

Feature	TrustLayer	Worldcoin
Proof method	Wallet signature (EIP-191) + mutual peer attestations	Iris biometric scan via Orb hardware
Hardware required	Any phone or laptop with a wallet	Physical Worldcoin Orb (limited locations)
Biometric data	None collected, ever	Iris hash stored; raw image processing on Orb
Identity storage	Encrypted on your device (AES-GCM)	Centralized issuance, on-chain nullifier
Reputation model	Continuous trust score from real peer signing	Binary World ID — human or not
Token	$TRUST on Base, earned from usage	$WLD, distributed on verification
Censorship resistance	No central server can revoke you	Foundation controls verifier rollout

Best for TrustLayer

Web3 apps needing Sybil resistance today
Users who refuse biometric collection
Communities building peer-to-peer reputation

Best for Worldcoin

Projects that require Orb-grade physical uniqueness
Markets with Orb operator coverage

Our verdict

If you want a globally distributed, hardware-free identity layer that scales without forcing users into a biometric supply chain, TrustLayer is the practical alternative. Worldcoin remains compelling where binary personhood with a physical anchor is acceptable.

Frequently asked questions

Is TrustLayer a Worldcoin alternative?▼

Yes. TrustLayer provides Sybil-resistant proof of humanity without requiring an iris scan or proprietary hardware.

Does TrustLayer collect biometrics?▼

No. Identity is a wallet signature plus peer-signed attestations encrypted on the user's device.

Can I migrate my Worldcoin identity to TrustLayer?▼

Not directly — TrustLayer uses a different trust model, but you can claim a TrustLayer identity instantly with any Web3 wallet.

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Connect a wallet, sign one message, and you have a portable trust identity.

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