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People are having their irises scanned in exchange for $50 in crypto
With an economic crisis gripping the nation, people are having their irises scanned in exchange for $50 in crypto.
Beaten down by the country’s 288% inflation rate and growing unemployment, they have flocked to Worldcoin Orb verification hubs, eager to get the sign-up crypto bonus offered by the company. Brian, who requested his last name be withheld due to fear of legal repercussions, told Rest of World he makes a profit by cashing in the WLD tokens given to new clients — most of whom have little knowledge of cryptocurrency. The iris-scanning points operate out of a range of locations, including nightclubs, bars, theaters, and train stations.Malena Saito, a writer and poetry teacher in Buenos Aires, began borrowing money from relatives about four months ago after her income dropped significantly.
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