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Sam Altman’s World Taps Coinbase’s Open Protocol to Verify Humans Behind AI Agents

Sam Altman’s World Taps Coinbase’s Open Protocol to Verify Humans Behind AI Agents

2026-03-17  Per Henrikson

World launched, in beta, AgentKit that integrates World’s World ID identity system with x402, an open protocol started by Coinbase and Cloudflare. The system allows AI agents to carry cryptographic proof that they represent a unique human while interacting with websites, APIs, and online services. The release aims to address an ongoing problem: AI agents taking on tasks once handled directly by users, including booking reservations, buying concert tickets, accessing APIs, and comparing prices.


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