Dan Ives Says Eightco Is Emerging As Core Human Authentication Layer Of Digital Economy

In the year-end Chairman's message, Ives outlined Eightco's plans to participate in the upcoming CES 2026, to showcase innovations and solidify its presence in the tech ecosystem.

• Ives emphasized that World (WLD) and its Super app have been gaining momentum, with the app on course to surpass 100 million eye scans in 2026.
• In September, Eightco announced a $250 million initiative to purchase WLD, shifting its focus toward AI authentication technology.
• Eightco’s total portfolio as of December 30 includes over 277 million WLD tokens.

Dan Ives, Chairman of Eightco Holdings Inc. (ORBS), said the company’s alliance expansion with prominent global companies is making it a key human authentication layer at the heart of the digital economy, bridging real-world and online interactions.

In the year-end Chairman's message, Ives outlined Eightco's plans to participate in the upcoming CES 2026, to showcase innovations and solidify its presence in the tech ecosystem.

“As Eightco aggressively expands partnerships with leading global companies, we're establishing ourselves as the trusted, foundational human authentication layer at the center of the digital economy.”

-Dan Ives, Chairman, Eightco 

Expansion Through Strategic Partnerships

Ives emphasized that World (WLD), formerly known as Worldcoin, and its Super app have been gaining momentum. He added that the app is on course to surpass 100 million eye scans in 2026, signaling a rapid expansion in its biometric authentication services. 

World uses a distinctive identity system where people have their eyes scanned at company locations. A device called the Orb turns each person’s iris into a secure digital code, creating a verified World ID that users can access through the World app to use its services.

In September, Eightco announced a $250 million initiative to purchase WLD, shifting its focus toward AI authentication technology.

Eightco’s stock inched 0.2% higher on Wednesday morning. On Stocktwits, retail sentiment around the stock remained in ‘extremely bullish’ territory amid ‘extremely high’ message volume levels. 

Strategic Focus on Digital Identity

Eightco’s total portfolio as of December 30 includes over 277 million WLD tokens, 11,068 ETH, and approximately $69.2 million in cash and stablecoins. The firm currently owns over 10% of the circulating WLD supply. 

The company is developing a digital authentication and trust system for a post-AGI era, focusing on consumer, enterprise, and gaming authentication, and using digital asset strategies such as its Worldcoin treasury and partnerships with tech leaders.

Eightco’s Infinity by ORBS is aimed at advancing AI-resistant enterprise authentication. 

ORBS stock has declined by over 22% year-to-date. 

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