Minecraft Greenlights Identity Verification Through Worldcoin, Despite Crypto and NFT Restrictions
• Minecraft has banned cryptocurrencies and NFTs, but surprisingly announced an integration with Worldcoin which uses blockchain technology.
• Worldcoin uses retina scans to generate "World IDs" to prove "proof of personhood", giving users tokens and integrating with Minecraft servers for identity verification.
• Minecraft broadly banned blockchain integrations in 2022, citing player safety, but the updated terms allow integrations not involving play-to-earn features or NFTs creating item scarcity.
• Worldcoin's integration uses World IDs for identity verification only, without requiring tokens or cryptocurrency, likely making it acceptable under Minecraft's terms.
• Though not officially endorsed, if Worldcoin adheres to Minecraft's NFT/crypto rules, the integration can remain active by separating the ID technology from the tokens.