Sam Altman-Backed World Completes $65M WLD Token Sale

• World sold 239M WLD tokens for $65M via OTC deals, with settlements starting March 20, 2026.

• $25M in tokens locked for six months, limiting immediate selling pressure while managing liquidity.

• Funds allocated to operations, R&D, orb production, and ecosystem growth without full breakdown.

Sam Altman-backed World completed $65 million in over-the-counter WLD token sales, according to The World Foundation. The transactions began settling on March 20, 2026, involving four undisclosed counterparties. The deals were executed through World Assets, Ltd. at an average price of $0.2719, targeting operational expansion.

Transaction Structure And Settlement Timeline

According to The World Foundation, World Assets, Ltd. coordinated the OTC sales across multiple transactions rather than a single execution. The total volume reached 239 million WLD tokens based on the disclosed average price. However, the foundation did not reveal the identities of the four counterparties involved.

Instead, the announcement focused on aggregate outcomes and settlement mechanics. Notably, settlements started on March 20 and continued over several days. Meanwhile, the foundation also confirmed that remaining transfers will pass through a designated multisignature wallet, allowing transaction tracking tied to these deals.

Lockup Conditions Shape Market Impact

Importantly, not all tokens from the sale will enter circulation immediately. The World Foundation stated that $25 million worth of WLD tokens remains under a six-month lockup period. This restriction limits immediate selling pressure from a portion of the allocation.

However, the remaining tokens are not subject to the same constraint. As a result, part of the supply may still reach the market in the near term. Despite that, the structured release aims to manage short-term liquidity effects while maintaining funding objectives.

Funding Allocation Across Core Operations

The World Foundation outlined how it plans to deploy the $65 million raised through these transactions. The funds will support operational costs, including staffing and ongoing project execution. Additionally, a portion will fund research and development tied to system upgrades.

Moreover, the organization allocated capital toward orb manufacturing, which supports its biometric verification infrastructure. These devices remain central to World’s identity system. Alongside this, funding will also support ecosystem development, although no detailed breakdown was disclosed.