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Worldcoin (WLD) Price Shoots 24% Amid OpenAI Saga, Here’s Connection

Worldcoin (WLD) price is up 24% amid OpenAI's leadership brawl as investors foresees better projects with more time on Altman's hands
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Worldcoin (WLD) Price Shoots 24% Amid OpenAI Saga, Here’s Connection

In a recent development, the price of Worldcoin (WLD) has experienced a remarkable 24.16% surge to $2.44, leaving many investors curious about the underlying factors driving this unexpected increase. 

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Worldcoin (WLD) Price Makes Swift Recovery

The connection between Worldcoin and OpenAI has come to the forefront, especially with the recent ousting of Sam Altman, the former CEO of OpenAI, and his subsequent involvement in Tools for Humanity, the company behind Worldcoin.

While the exact reasons for Worldcoin’s remarkable rebound remain speculative, the market may be expressing renewed confidence in the underlying technology and development team behind Worldcoin, separate from Altman’s involvement in OpenAI.

The story unfolds with the removal of Altman as OpenAI CEO, the influential organization responsible for the widely-used ChatGPT platform. However, Altman is not stepping away from the tech scene entirely. Tools for Humanity has kept Altman on board as the co-founder and chairman. 

Negotiations surrounding his potential return to OpenAI seem to be ongoing, underscoring the intricate web of connections within the tech industry.

The news of Altman’s departure from OpenAI had an immediate influence on Worldcoin’s price. WLD, the native cryptocurrency of Altman’s Worldcoin initiative, temporarily fell 12% and traded below the $2 threshold. This sharp market change reflected Altman’s uncertain future in the AI space.

However, the tables were immediately flipped, as WLD has made a remarkable comeback, rising by 24%. Investors saw the price rise to $2.44, indicating fresh faith in the project despite the OpenAI debacle.

As of the latest available data, WLD boasts a market cap of $280,238,575, securing its position at 137 among cryptocurrencies. The trading volume over the same period has experienced a significant uptick, reaching $258,639,130, making Worldcoin one of the most actively traded assets in the market.

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Worldcoin’s Ambitious Visions

Worldcoin’s mission extends beyond traditional crypto endeavors. The project aims to establish a global network by distributing tokens to participants willing to undergo retinal scans using an orb-like device. This unique verification process theoretically ensures that each individual on the planet maintains only one Worldcoin account.

Since its launch, Worldcoin has distributed nearly 40 million WLD tokens to users, according to data from the project. Tools for Humanity has also secured substantial funding with a $100 million investment in March 2022, valuing the company at $3 billion. Subsequently, an additional $115 million was raised in May 2023, further bolstering the project’s financial standing.

With Sam Altman’s full focus on Tools for Humanity, Worldcoin (WLD) price may gain an additional boost shortly.

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