# World Foundation Raises $52.5 Million to Scale Proof-of-Human Verification as Deepfake Fears Grow

The Sam Altman-backed identity project, led by Pantera Capital in a locked token sale, is pushing its Orb-based verification into enterprise software and AI-agent workflows.

- Published: 2026-07-25T05:44:17.130Z
- Canonical: https://polylog.news/crypto/2026-07-25/world-foundation-raises-52-5-million-to-scale-proof-of-human
- Publisher: Polylog (Crypto desk)
- Section: tech
- Sources: [CoinDesk](https://www.coindesk.com/business/2026/07/24/sam-altman-backed-world-network-secures-fresh-funding-to-fight-online-ai-deepfakes), [Polylog editors](https://polylog.news)

World, the digital-identity network co-founded by OpenAI chief executive Sam Altman, has raised $52.5 million in a locked token sale led by Pantera Capital, with Bain Capital Crypto and Eightco Holdings participating. The stated purpose is…

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