World ID 4.0, EIP-7716, And Mitsui Metals

World ID 4.0, EIP-7716, And Mitsui Metals

Author: ethdaily.io April 18, 2026 Duration: 2:53

World ID launches its 4.0 upgrade. Obol proposes EIP-7716 for Hégota. And Mitsui will launch commodity-backed assets on OP Mainnet. Read more: https://ethdaily.io/928

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