Kenyans are showing interest in a new cryptocurrency called Worldcoin, which rewards users with free WLD tokens for scanning their eyeballs to verify their humanity. The tokens can be transferred to a crypto exchange and used to purchase other cryptocurrencies. Quickmart Outlets in Nairobi have seen an influx of young people eager to scan their eyeballs and receive the free tokens. Worldcoin aims to provide access to the global market by offering a verified digital ID, free crypto tokens, and a cryptocurrency wallet, using retinal scans to create personal identification codes stored on a decentralized chain. However, the Office of Data Protection Commissioner has warned against sharing sensitive personal data before receiving proper information about how it will be used.
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