On January 3, according to The Block, blockchain developer Kartik Patel launched Anon World, a social platform based on Farcaster that focuses on anonymous interactions. Anon World is built on the Farcaster protocol and extends Patel's earlier project Anoncast, introducing a Reddit-like interface that facilitates community-driven discussions while maintaining user anonymity. Central to the platform’s architecture is the enforcement of zero-knowledge proof (ZK)-based credentials, which are stored locally in the user’s browser and do not collect any metadata or wallet information. This means that users must hold specific ERC20 tokens in order to post. The platform initially supports ERC20 tokens on the Base network, but plans to expand support for other blockchain networks and voucher types.