Sam Altman’s identity-focused platform, World, has added prediction market access through a partnership with Polymarket.
According to the company’s announcement on October 21, this update enables World App users to participate in forecasting events directly within the app.
The Polymarket Mini App is now part of World’s mobile platform. It works within the World App, which also serves as a digital wallet and a place for users to verify their identity through World ID.
Did you know?
Subscribe – We publish new crypto explainer videos every week!
What is Polkadot in Crypto? (DOT Animated Explainer)
This setup makes it easier for users to browse markets and place bets using digital currency.
Supported currencies for placing predictions include USDC
However, Worldcoin tokens are not available to everyone. The company has stated that access is limited by age, location, and other rules.
For instance, users in certain areas, such as New York state, are unable to receive WLD through the app. World also noted that it does not control where WLD might appear on third-party platforms or exchanges.
This launch follows World’s report that more than 100 million Mini Apps had been downloaded by October 2025. Mini Apps was first introduced in October 2024 and are designed to work inside the World App without needing to open other apps or websites.
On October 13, the Norwegian Nobel Institute is investigating Polymarket bets placed on María Corina Machado. What happened? Read the full story.