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What is World Chain and why do I have to migrate to it?
What is the World Chain Network?
World Chain is a new blockchain designed for humans, built to scale the World protocol and the broader Ethereum community to 1 billion people and beyond.
Migrating to World Chain will result in these benefits:
- Free transfers in World Money for verified users
- Transactions will be completed at twice the speed of those on the Optimism network, ensuring faster and more efficient processing
World Chain is designed first and foremost to significantly increase capacity so new people can continue to join at scale, and existing users can enjoy faster, cheaper, and more reliable transactions.
How do I migrate World Money assets to World Chain?
From October 2024, World Money transactions will be taking place in the World Chain Network.
All World Money users will need to migrate their existing app assets (tokens) from the Optimism Network into the World Chain Network. World Money will prompt you to begin the migration process once it is ready.
To migrate to World Chain:
- Tap on Start migration
- The migration process will begin and should be done in minutes. Once it completes, you will see a confirmation screen, which will allow you to continue using the app as normal.
What will happen to transactions sent to me via the Optimism Network?
If you have already migrated to World Chain and someone sends you a transaction via the Optimism Network, World Money will show you the following screen so you can migrate those assets to your wallet:
Simply tap the Understand button to get the migration started. Your assets will appear in the wallet shortly.
To avoid losing funds, please make sure future transactions are done on the World Chain Network.
Disclaimer
*Eligibility for Worldcoin (WLD) tokens is restricted based on geography, age, and other factors. For details, go to: www.world.org/tos. Crypto products can be highly risky. Important User Information can be found at www.world.org/risks.
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How do I find a transaction on the World Chain Network?
If you need to locate a specific transaction on the World Chain network, you can do so by using a blockchain explorer such as the World Chain Explorer. Follow the instructions below to find your transaction.
Steps to Find a Transaction Using World Money
If you used World Money to make a transaction, you can easily locate its blockchain record by following these steps:
1. Open the History tab
2. Select the transaction type you want to see and tap Apply to find and open the specific transaction to see its details.
3. You'll be able to view all the relevant information regarding the transaction. Tap the Details on blockchain option to open the blockchain record in the World Chain Explorer
Note: Transaction ID and Transaction Hash are both different. For more information on what a Transaction ID is, please check our detailed guide here.
Steps to Find a Transaction Directly in the World Chain Explorer
1. Get the Transaction Hash (TxID) or Wallet Address
When you perform any transaction on the World Chain network, you’ll receive a unique transaction hash. You can usually find this in your wallet or the app where the transaction was made.
If you do not have the transaction hash, you can also use the sender’s or receiver’s wallet address.
2. Open World Chain Explorer
Go to the official World Chain Explorer which can be found through the following link: https://worldscan.org/
3. Enter the Transaction Hash or Wallet Address
Once on the explorer page, you'll see a search bar. Enter the transaction hash (TxID) or wallet address into the search bar and press Enter or tap on the magnifying glass to start the search.
4. Review the Transaction Details
The explorer will display detailed information about the transaction, including:
- Status
- Transaction value (Amount of tokens involved)
- Fees
- Timestamp of the transaction
- Sender and receiver wallet addresses
Example of a transaction record found in the blockchain explorer
Troubleshooting
Transaction Not Found
If the transaction doesn’t appear, double-check the transaction hash or address to ensure it is correct. It can sometimes take a few moments for new transactions to appear on the blockchain.
Pending Transactions
If your transaction is still pending, it may take time depending on network congestion. You can monitor its progress in the same explorer.
Transaction Shows Completed but Funds Have Not Been Received
Transactions marked as completed in World Money and/or on the blockchain may take some time to appear in the destination wallet or address. Please allow up to 48 hours and check again. If the funds have not arrived after this period, contact the destination wallet or centralized exchange’s support team for further assistance.
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Can I retrieve my funds that were sent out from my World Money to an external address?
Short answer: No, you cannot. Once a transaction is sent out of your World Money, you cannot undo the transaction.
In a decentralized blockchain network, transactions are verified, recorded, and then added to the blockchain. This is all done in order to maintain a transparent and tamper-proof record of all transactions. So once a transaction is confirmed, it can no longer be cancelled or reverted.
Wrong Address
If you sent funds to the wrong address, you'll have to contact the receiving party and request their cooperation in returning the funds. If you do not know the owner of the address, then there is nothing you or World can do to retrieve the funds. All addresses are anonymous on the blockchain.
When entering in the address to send funds to, make sure you properly copy and paste the correct address. It is highly recommended to copy and paste the address instead of manually inputting the address since it must be an exact match of your intended recipient's address.
You should also confirm that you are selecting the correct blockchain network (chain) before sending funds. Even if the address is correct, sending funds on the wrong network may result in permanent loss of funds.
Exchange Platform
If you sent a transaction to a platform (i.e., Binance), you may be able to reach out to the specific platform's support team and work with them in order to reverse your transaction or have the funds credited to your platform account.
Non-Custodial Wallet
If you sent a transaction to a non-custodial wallet, you will have to contact the receiver and request that they send back the funds on your own. If they own private keys of their non-custodial wallet, then they will be able to recover the funds.
As mentioned above, if you do not know the owner of the wallet address, then you will not be able to recover your funds.
Be careful of scams! Never allow others to handle your phone and do not send funds to people you do not fully trust. There has been a lot of reports of users getting scammed on WhatsApp. Due to the nature of cryptocurrency protocols, once a transaction is made, there is no way for our team to help recover lost funds.
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