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Firefly Integration: Bridge USDC and WETH from 70 Chains to Humanode

Firefly Integration: Bridge USDC and WETH from 70 Chains to Humanode

Firefly has integrated Humanode on its beta version, making it possible to bridge and swap USDC and WETH from more than 70 chains directly into Humanode’s EVM. This works much like our earlier integration with ChainPort, but now Firefly adds a wider range of chains and tokens to the

How to add Sybil resistance to your Etherlink dApp using Humanode Biomapper

How to add Sybil resistance to your Etherlink dApp using Humanode Biomapper

Etherlink is a decentralized, EVM-compatible Layer 2 built on Tezos. It’s designed for speed, low fees, and security, making it a flexible environment for DeFi, gaming, and real-world applications. As the ecosystem grows, Sybil attacks and bot exploitation can undermine governance, rewards, and fairness, issues every builder needs to

Humanode Biomapper deployed on Etherlink

Humanode Biomapper deployed on Etherlink

As Etherlink brings fast, fair, and (nearly) free EVM to Tezos rails, it’s only natural to add a simple way to ensure the people using your apps are real, unique human beings. With this deployment, builders on Etherlink can integrate biometric-based Sybil resistance into their dApps and services with

How to integrate Biomapper with your dApp on Soneium?

How to integrate Biomapper with your dApp on Soneium?

Soneium, an Ethereum Layer 2 developed by Sony Block Solutions Labs, is built to empower creativity, evoke emotion, and advance an open internet that transcends boundaries. With its general-purpose scalability and Ethereum compatibility, Soneium provides a versatile platform for developers to launch DeFi, gaming, and social applications. As new projects

Humanode Biomapper deployed on Soneium

Humanode Biomapper deployed on Soneium

As Soneium gets things ready for bringing creativity and expression onchain, it only makes sense to deploy the Biomapper SDK to ensure the ones utilizing and interacting with your dApps on Soneium are real, unique human beings. With this deployment, builders on Soneium can now integrate biometric-based Sybil resistance into

Humanode Biweekly vol.104

Humanode Biweekly vol.104

Biomapper C1 deployed on XRPL EVM Sidechain and Aurora Network; The philosophy behind Vortex; Data privacy and security with Humanode; Rethinking Freemium: One human, One free sign-up; New essay: crypto without capital; Final chapters of 2067, the Humanode-inspired dystopian novel; HumanodeCon IV coming soon; Founders Talk this Friday, and more.

Rethinking Freemium: One Human, One Free Sign-up

Rethinking Freemium: One Human, One Free Sign-up

The leak in freemium Free trials are meant to be an invitation.A way for people to try what you built without risk, with the hope they might stay. But somewhere between the sign-up page and your usage dashboard, things get messy. The same individual creates new accounts again and

Crypto Without Capital: The Rise of Post-Plutocratic Web3

Crypto Without Capital: The Rise of Post-Plutocratic Web3

By Sasha Shilina “The liberty of a democracy is not safe if the people tolerate the growth of private power to a point where it becomes stronger than their democratic state itself.” — Franklin D. Roosevelt, 1938 “Money is a new form of power, and as such it must be controlled

The Philosophy Behind Vortex

The Philosophy Behind Vortex

By now, many understand that Vortex refers to the Humanode DAO. If we were to get technical, the DAO is only one part of the Vortex in its entirety, but let's set that aside for now. We have talked about the governance tiers, and we have talked about

How to add Sybil resistance to your dApp on XRPL EVM sidechain?

How to add Sybil resistance to your dApp on XRPL EVM sidechain?

XRPL EVM Sidechain brings EVM-compatible dApps to a chain connected to XRPL, using XRP as gas for fast, low-cost transactions. As new apps roll out, stopping Sybil attacks and bot abuse is essential for fair rewards, governance, and user interactions. Humanode Biomapper is now available on the XRPL EVM Sidechain,

Biomapper C1 deployed on XRPL EVM Sidechain

Biomapper C1 deployed on XRPL EVM Sidechain

XRPL EVM Sidechain just opened the gates for EVM-compatible dApps, on a separate chain connected to the XRPL that uses XRP as its native currency, to build on fast, low-cost rails. Fresh ground, new builders, big ideas, and a perfect time to make sure it’s real people shaping what

Data privacy and security with Humanode: What you need to know

Data privacy and security with Humanode: What you need to know

One of the hardest things about building in this space is getting a lot of questions directly or indirectly, asking if you’re not just one more project collecting sensitive data. Especially when you say “biometrics.” It’s the sort of word that makes people pause and wonder, “Are we

How to add Sybil resistance to your dApp on Aurora?

How to add Sybil resistance to your dApp on Aurora?

Aurora is a network of Virtual Chains; fully customizable, EVM-compatible chains running as smart contracts on NEAR Protocol. With high performance, flexible infrastructure, and advanced Cross Contract tech, Aurora gives developers Ethereum compatibility plus the scalability and speed of NEAR. As more projects launch on Aurora, stopping Sybil attacks and

Biomapper c1 deployed on Aurora Network

Biomapper c1 deployed on Aurora Network

There’s something unmistakable about the aura of a network that lets builders spin up fully customizable, EVM-compatible Virtual Chains without the headaches of setting up their own L2. But every ecosystem’s atmosphere comes down to one thing: real people shaping what’s possible. Now, with Biomapper C1 SDK

Humanode Biweekly vol.103

Humanode Biweekly vol.103

Biomapper C1 deployed on Botanix and Ontology EVM; New WeHMND/WBTC Biostaking contract live; HumanodeCon IV schedule announced; Next validator poll is now open; Fireside Chat: Erick Pinos (Nibiru) joins Dato & Victor; New essay: The Biometric Republic; Final chapters of 2067 - equilibrium, the Humanode-inspired dystopian novel, and more.

HumanodeCon IV schedule is here

Humanode conference

HumanodeCon IV schedule is here

We’ve got a new name, a tighter schedule, and a whole lot to look forward to. HumanodeCon 2025 is now officially HumanodeCon IV because, well… what started online in 2022 has evolved over four years into an established irl event. And we keep evolving. HumanodeCon IV is taking place

How to implement Sybil Resistance in your app on Ontology EVM?

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How to implement Sybil Resistance in your app on Ontology EVM?

Ontology is a public blockchain focused on secure identity, data privacy, and user control. With ONT ID, ONTO Wallet, and Orange Protocol, Ontology gives Web3 projects self-sovereign tools like DIDs and zero-knowledge proofs; no tracking, no middlemen, just people in control. As the Ontology ecosystem grows, Sybil attacks and bot

Biomapper c1 deployed on Ontology EVM

Biomapper c1 deployed on Ontology EVM

Ontology has spent years building the backbone for self-sovereign identity and privacy onchain. But digital credentials are only as strong as the real humans behind them. With Biomapper c1 SDK now live on Ontology EVM, builders can add a biometric-based privacy-preserving layer of Sybil resistance, verifying that every identity, credential,

New WeHMND/WBTC Biostaking contract deployed

New WeHMND/WBTC Biostaking contract deployed

As you know, the current WeHMND/WBTC staking contract (0xdfeD566EBdEaAB44085e85C0000561197FEc98f4) ends on July 25, 2025, estimated around 11:21:54 AM UTC, at block 13849500. So we have deployed a new biostaking contract (0x6b1Eb9720D06d43F94e9f36A5AD80A386c338343), which is live from the same time in the same block as the previous one ended

How to integrate Biomapper with your Botanix app?

How to integrate Biomapper with your Botanix app?

Botanix is the first fully decentralized Bitcoin Layer 2, EVM-compatible, and built to enable lending, staking, yield generation, and other financial applications for the Bitcoin economy. As Botanix expands, defending against Sybil attacks and bot exploitation is crucial for builders in DeFi, rewards, and governance protocols. Humanode Biomapper is now

The Biometric Republic: Can Humanode Enable a New Kind of Citizenship?

The Biometric Republic: Can Humanode Enable a New Kind of Citizenship?

by Sasha Shilina “We became aware of the existence of a right to have rights…” — Hannah Arendt, The Origins of Totalitarianism, 1951 I. Introduction Citizenship is undergoing a quiet crisis. Around the world, millions are stateless, undocumented, or denied civic participation due to borders, economic disparity, or state violence. Digital

Biomapper C1 deployed on Botanix

Biomapper C1 deployed on Botanix

Botanix has planted the seed for Bitcoin's Layer-2 future, and Biomapper is here to ensure it’s real humans who reap the rewards. And to do so, the Biomapper C1 SDK is now officially deployed on Botanix, the first fully decentralized Bitcoin Layer-2 that’s EVM-compatible, purpose-built to

Humanode Biweekly vol.102

Humanode Biweekly vol.102

Biomapper C1 deployed on Metis and Vanar, WeHMND launched on Uniswap, Validator Contributions Campaign kicks off, Vortex DAO development begins, the final chapters of 2067 – Equilibrium are out, and the Founder Talk replay is now available. TL;DR Hey Human nodes, The past two weeks have been buzzing with launches,

Bitcoin’s Hidden Cartels: An Investigation into Mining Centralization

Bitcoin’s Hidden Cartels: An Investigation into Mining Centralization

“Who controls Bitcoin?” It’s a question that won’t die. Early Bitcoin was all about breaking free from banks, bosses, and middlemen. But after more than a decade, power keeps collecting in new corners. It’s moving into the hands of the same big players. And no, it isn’

Upcoming changes to the validator fee distribution

Upcoming changes to the validator fee distribution

Dear human nodes, As you know, we’ve been experimenting and listening closely to your feedback regarding the validator fee distribution. Today, we’re making another update. One we believe will reward consistency, fairness, and active contribution even more clearly.Here’s what's changing: * Starting the next cycle,