Key Takeaways
- Partnership: World and Mythical Games join forces to verify real gamers using World ID.
- Problem Solved: Addresses bot-driven manipulation of web3 gaming economies.
- Expansion: MYTHOS chain becomes the first Layer 3 blockchain built on World Chain.
- Scale: World ID already has over 17 million verified users.
Sam Altman’s “Proof of Human” Tech Enters the Gaming Arena
Worldcoin, the Sam Altman-backed project behind the “proof of human” World ID, is partnering with top web3 gaming studio Mythical Games—publisher of FIFA Rivals, NFL Rivals, and Pudgy Party. The collaboration aims to verify real human players in an era where bots increasingly distort online gaming economies.
Through this integration, Mythical Games will onboard its players to the World network, adopting the World ID verification system to confirm human authenticity during game registration and sign-ins.
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Tackling the Bot Problem in Web3 Gaming
Bots have long been a challenge in competitive and blockchain-based gaming. While some serve useful automation purposes, others exploit systems to earn rewards and manipulate digital economies. A World study earlier this year found that 75% of gamers believe bots reduce fun and fairness.
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By integrating World ID, Mythical aims to restore integrity to its game economies. The system leverages biometric verification—specifically an in-person iris scan—to issue users a World ID that proves they’re human. Those who participate also earn WLD tokens, which are already held by more than 17 million registered users globally.
A Layer 3 Leap for the Mythos Chain
In a first-of-its-kind move, Mythical Games announced it will launch its MYTHOS chain as a Layer 3 blockchain built directly on World Chain. The collaboration enhances security and transparency for Mythical’s growing ecosystem, allowing users to own, trade, and verify their in-game digital assets with greater trust.
“Millions of players flock to Mythical’s titles because they’re fun and empowering,” the companies said. “By integrating proof of human, Mythical ensures those economies stay fair and transparent.”
Sam Altman’s World is taking a major step beyond crypto and into gaming, aiming to secure fairness in some of the most popular web3 titles. By blending human verification with blockchain technology, the partnership could redefine what “authentic play” means in the next generation of digital gaming.
