Worldcoin’s “Orb Mini” Sparks Meme Frenzy — Innovation or Just a Sci-Fi Toy?

Worldcoin, the controversial crypto and ID verification project co-founded by OpenAI’s Sam Altman, has unveiled its latest hardware: the Orb Mini — a smaller, portable version of its eye-scanning device aimed at enabling easier human verification. While the technology’s goal is ambitious, Crypto Twitter has responded with mockery and memes, raising questions about both utility and optics.

The Orb Mini is designed to offer a more scalable way to verify humanity, a core component of Worldcoin’s mission to distribute tokens globally through biometric proof. However, critics argue that the device looks more like a sci-fi movie prop than a serious piece of crypto hardware.

Beyond the aesthetics, privacy advocates remain skeptical of Worldcoin's approach to biometric data. The idea of carrying around an eye-scanning device is being called invasive by some, while others simply joke that it’s the “new Tamagotchi for crypto bros.”

Despite the backlash, Worldcoin continues to push ahead, betting on a future where proof-of-personhood is key to distributing digital identity and basic income. If adoption grows, the Orb Mini could serve as an important access point for millions in developing economies — but only if trust and optics improve.

Will the Orb Mini become a gateway to mass adoption, or just another overengineered crypto gadget? Let us know in the comments — and stay tuned with Trafy.io for more crypto innovation stories!