Malaysia Embraces Worldcoin’s Iris Scan Technology
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Malaysia has officially adopted Worldcoin’s iris scan technology as part of its digital transformation strategy, marking a significant advancement in securing its digital identity verification.
This adoption was established as a result of the collaboration between the Worldcoin Foundation, Tools for Humanity (TFH), MyEG, and MIMOS Berhad.
Through Worldcoin’s advanced biometric system, Malaysia aims to use it to enhance the verification of digital credentials.
The integration of Worldcoin’s iris scan technology into Malaysia’s digital infrastructure represents a significant milestone in the country’s efforts to improve the verification of digital credentials.
The initiative is spearheaded by a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Worldcoin Foundation, TFH, MyEG, and MIMOS Berhad, the Malaysian government’s applied research and development arm.
This partnership aims to leverage Worldcoin’s advanced biometric verification system to provide a secure and efficient method for verifying individual identities, commonly called “proof of humanness.”
The collaboration extends beyond identity verification. It also includes plans for the joint manufacturing of the “Orb,” the device used for iris scans, and the integration of Worldcoin’s blockchain technology with Malaysia’s National Blockchain Infrastructure.
The MoU also emphasizes Worldcoin’s technology’s open-source nature as a tool to ensure transparency and encourage innovation within Malaysia’s digital economy.
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