The Orb captures and processes photos to verify uniqueness without the need to retain your images or collect any other information.
- It takes pictures of your face and eyes, then encrypts and stores them on your phone so that only you control them by default.
- Permanently encrypted codes generated by your photos are then stored across secure databases to prevent double verifications.
- All of this is done simply and easily in a few seconds, and you can choose to delete your data at any point.
Will the Orb hurt my eyes?
The Orb is completely safe and will not harm your eyes.
The Orb complies with the specifications set forth in the international standard which includes eye safety (IEC-62741). As World updates the technology it uses to verify uniqueness and personhood, the project will continue to ensure that safety and privacy are at the center of all advancements.
What happens to the images taken by the Orb?
After the Orb captures images of your iris, it creates an Iris Code. This Iris Code is created by processing your iris images through a complex algorithm, resulting in a unique string that cannot be reversed to retrieve the original images.
This Iris Code is then further anonymized into several AMPC shares, that by itself do not reveal any information. The AMPC shares are then stored by universities and trusted parties. These non-identifiable shares play a crucial role in maintaining system integrity and enhancing security measures to protect all users within the World ecosystem.
The Orb promptly deletes the captured images after processing.
To learn more about the Orb, please visit our Orb Frequently Asked Questions blog post.
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