World Chat makes it easy to connect with your contacts through one-on-one and group conversations, token transfers, image sharing, and more — all within World App.
You can find World Chat by tapping the dedicated Chat tab, offering a smoother and more seamless messaging experience across the app.
How do I use World Chat?
To get started:
- Open the Chat tab in the bottom navigation bar.
- Tap the plus sign (+) to continue.
- Choose to sync your contacts, or skip this step to get straight to chatting with a user or with multiple people.
In addition to sending messages, you can also send and request money or share images from your camera or photo library. Tap the Plus (+) icon next to the message field to open the options menu.
To open the World Chat settings, tap the Profile icon in the top right corner of the screen.
Sending and Requesting Money and Gifts in World Chat
Sending and Receiving Tokens
To send or request tokens in a conversation:
- Tap the + icon
- Select Send money or Request money
- Choose the token
- Enter the amount and tap Continue
- If you're requesting money, you'll have the option to add a note, or split the amount between the chat participants
- Confirm the transaction
The transfer will appear directly in the chat. For requests, the transaction will show as Requested and will update to Paid once it’s completed.
Sending Gifts
You can send tokens as a gift to any user through World Chat, even if the sender or receiver is not verified.
To send gifts in a conversation:
- Tap the + icon
- Select the Send a gift option
- Choose the token
- Enter the amount and tap Continue
- Customize your gift with a note or a different gift wrap color
- Send to confirm the transaction
Once the gift it sent, you can cancel the transaction before the receiver accepts the gift. If a gift is not claimed within 7 days, it will automatically cancel and the funds will be returned to your wallet.
Gift transactions can be found in your wallet's transaction history.
Sending images
Follow these steps to send an image:
- Tap the + icon
- Select Photo library or Camera
- Choose one or multiple images
- Add a caption if you’d like
- Send
Reacting to messages
Long-press any message to add an emoji reaction or open additional options, including copy, forward, reply, and delete.
Link Previews
Link previews are generated automatically when you send or receive a URL. If you prefer not to display previews, you can disable them in your World Chat settings by tapping Profile → Privacy → toggle Link previews off.
Privacy & Limitations
World Chat uses end-to-end encryption for messages and images. Only you and the recipient can read them. However, transactions and gifts sent through World Chat are public on the blockchain. This means:
- The amount and timestamp are visible
- Wallet addresses for both sender and recipient are publicly viewable
To keep your messages safe:
- Use a device lock (PIN, password, Face/Touch ID)
- Keep your OS and apps updated
- Avoid installing untrusted Mini Apps or tapping suspicious links
Additional limitations
- World Chat does not currently support safety numbers. (Safety numbers can help users verify the privacy of a conversation and help protect against potential man-in-the-middle attacks.)
- World Chat is encrypted end-to-end. Currently, there is no in-app option to report specific messages. However, you can prevent someone from contacting you by blocking them.
To block a user:
- Open your conversation with them
- Tap their username/profile at the top
- Select Block direct messages to confirm.
If you change your mind, you can unblock them by following the same steps.
- Message history is stored locally and will not transfer if you lose your device, uninstall the app, or switch to a new device.
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