World has rolled out a major upgrade to its mobile app and repositioned it as a super app that merges communication, identity and digital payments. The new release introduces World Chat, an end to end encrypted messaging service that lets users send texts, verify identities and move crypto inside the same conversation. The update also redesigns the app so people can launch mini applications, split expenses and make transfers without leaving the chat window.
Identity verification sits at the centre of the new experience. Every profile can display a confirmation badge that shows whether a user has authenticated through World ID, the biometric system designed to distinguish real humans from bots. Alongside this, the app’s crypto wallet now supports direct transfers in chat threads, making digital payments feel as simple as sending a message.
Announcing the update, the company said:
“World Chat brings verified identity, secure messaging and payments together in one place.”
The new interface also lays groundwork for financial tools that will sit on top of the wallet, including upcoming features for deposits, spending and cross border transfers.
Why This Update Redefines The Platform
This upgrade turns the app into a unified identity and transaction layer. Instead of switching between a messaging app, a wallet and a verification tool, users can do everything inside one interface. The result is a platform built around trust, especially in a digital world crowded with impersonation attempts and automated accounts.
Identity markers inside chat threads could become especially valuable. They let users confirm who they are talking to in real time, which helps reduce fraud and makes financial interactions more secure. At the same time, integrated payments create a smoother experience for people who rely on crypto to send money across borders or to manage daily transactions.
The move also places World in the growing category of super apps that combine social features and financial services in a single environment.
Who Is Affected
Current users will notice immediate changes as encrypted messaging and identity badges appear throughout the app. People interested in private communication or seamless digital transfers may find the added tools useful. Developers also gain more room to build interactive services inside chat threads, especially those that rely on identity or payments. In regions where traditional banking remains limited, users may benefit from faster access to digital financial services.
What Comes Next For The App
World plans to introduce virtual bank accounts that can receive salaries and convert deposits into digital assets. It is also preparing card features and QR based payment tools for spending outside the app. As the mini app framework grows, more services will appear inside chat threads, creating a deeper ecosystem built around messaging, identity and payments.
