Blockchain Venture World Network Launches World Chat, a New Messaging App
World Network, a blockchain venture founded by Sam Altman, has announced the launch of World Chat, a new messaging app that offers special features to holders of its digital passport. The app is accessible via the World App wallet and allows users to know when they are chatting with a verified human.
A New Era in Messaging
The new feature is the latest iteration of World’s ongoing quest to help people discern bots from humans in the age of AI. By connecting to World ID, World Chat allows users to know when they are chatting with a verified human. This is achieved through the use of blue chat bubbles and a unique World ID gem in the upper right corner for conversations with verified accounts, while conversations with non-verified accounts feature a grey chat bubble and no gem.
Mini Apps and the Rise of World App
Mini Apps were launched in October 2024, and in the first two months of 2025, there were more than 250 million Mini App opens. The World App has grown significantly over the past year, with users continuously requesting a DMs layer. According to Tiago Sada, the head of product at Tools for Humanity, "People have been asking for the chat product specifically."
World Build and the Future of Mini Apps
In addition to World Chat, World and social protocol Friends With Benefits are teaming up with Alchemy, Bain Crypto Capital, Blockchain Capital, and Variant Fund to launch an incubator program called World Build. The program includes hackathons, building retreats, and a demo day, with the goal of encouraging developers to build Mini Apps.
Conclusion
World Chat is a significant step forward in the development of messaging apps, offering users a new level of security and verification in their online interactions. With the rise of Mini Apps and the growth of the World App, it is clear that the future of messaging is here, and World Network is at the forefront of this revolution.
FAQs
Q: What is World ID?
A: World ID is a digital passport that uses iris scanning technology to verify a user’s identity.
Q: How does World Chat work?
A: World Chat is a messaging app that uses blue chat bubbles and a unique World ID gem in the upper right corner to indicate when a user is chatting with a verified human.
Q: What is Mini Apps?
A: Mini Apps are small, standalone apps that can be accessed via the World App wallet.
Q: What is the purpose of World Build?
A: World Build is an incubator program aimed at encouraging developers to build Mini Apps.
Q: When will World Chat be available?
A: World Chat will be available on the World App for Android and iOS users starting Thursday.
