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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?

Chain integration

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,

Exploitation of Biometrics and Humanode’s Response

Exploitation of Biometrics and Humanode’s Response

Biometrics are everywhere now. We use our faces to unlock phones, our fingerprints to log in to apps, and even our irises to pass through airport security checks. It’s fast, easy, and feels kind of futuristic. But here’s the thing, unlike passwords, you can’t change your face

How to add Biomapper to your dApp on Vanar?

Chain integration

How to add Biomapper to your dApp on Vanar?

Vanar Chain is designed for real-world commerce and AI-native applications, offering smart execution, queryable storage, and dynamic payments. As Vanar’s ecosystem grows, Sybil attacks and bot exploitation remain critical challenges for builders in finance, marketplaces, and AI-powered services. Humanode Biomapper is now available on Vanar, bringing a privacy-preserving, biometric-based

Biomapper C1 deployed on Vanar

Biomapper C1 deployed on Vanar

Considering Vanar Chain is all about making blockchain "think," we thought it's about time Biomapper brought a human touch to its AI-native apps. Yes, the Biomapper c1 SDK is now deployed on Vanar Chain, an intelligent chain purpose-built for real-world commerce, known for its AI-powered execution,

Update: Validators Contributions Campaign

Update: Validators Contributions Campaign

Dear human nodes, Following our experiments on the validator rewards system and after hearing your feedback on the latest developments, we’re launching a Validator Contributions campaign. The goal this time is straightforward: contribute to growing on-chain activity, thus transaction activity, and strengthen Humanode utility. If you can show that

How to integrate Biomapper with your dApp on Anrdomeda Metis

Chain integration

How to integrate Biomapper with your dApp on Anrdomeda Metis

Metis is an Ethereum Layer 2 rollup designed for high-performance, low-cost dApps with native support for DAOs, DeFi, and Web3 social. But with lower costs and scalability comes a growing risk of Sybil attacks, bots, and fake accounts exploiting systems built for real users. Humanode Biomapper brings biometric Sybil resistance

WeHMND Goes Live on Uniswap

WeHMND Goes Live on Uniswap

Following the expansion of WeHMND on Arbitrum via Chainport, the WeHMND/USDT trading pair is now live on Uniswap v4, via the Arbitrum network. With this launch, WeHMND becomes directly accessible within the DeFi ecosystem using one of the world’s most widely used DEXes. This listing increases the accessibility

Biomapper C1 deployed on Metis

Biomapper C1 deployed on Metis

Metis, a permissionless Ethereum Layer 2 network aiming to enhance scalability, speed, and storage efficiency, was one of the first blockchains to have its DAO vote Humanode as a Community Verified Project, back in May of 2025. As a reply to the “love letter” from the Metis community, Humanode has

Humanode Biweekly vol.101

Humanode Biweekly vol.101

New Rules for Validator Rewards; New Validator Poll; Storacha — First biometric-gated freemium for Bluesky; WeHMND expands to Arbitrum; HumanodeCon 2025 → Bucharest, Sept 6; Anti-Sybil Series: Civic; The Face of Decentralization; 2067: Book of Nagi Part ¾; Humanode Progress Map now live, and more. TL;DR Hey Human nodes, We’re halfway

WeHMND Expands to Arbitrum via ChainPort

WeHMND Expands to Arbitrum via ChainPort

ChainPort integrated Humanode in 2023 and has since bridged WeHMND to chains like Ethereum, BNB, and Polygon, as well as assets like WETH and USDC, to Humanode. Now, ChainPort is expanding Humanode’s WeHMND token to Arbitrum. It is important to note that while WeHMND is available on a multitude

New Rules for Validator Fees and Participation

New Rules for Validator Fees and Participation

Dear Human nodes, In the previous weeks, we introduced a new factor, the “Proof-of-Poll”, to encourage more participation in the community and to help engrave the “one person, one node, one vote” mantra in our validators' minds. Starting this week, we will be making more changes to the system.

Exploring Anti-Sybil Approaches: Civic

Anti-sybil series

Exploring Anti-Sybil Approaches: Civic

Bots are everywhere. Fake accounts farm airdrops. AI-generated spam floods your feed. DAOs get Sybil’d into chaos. It’s not just annoying anymore, it’s breaking the internet. That’s why we started this series: Anti-Sybil Approaches. At Humanode, we’ve been building tools like BotBasher, Biomapper, and cryptobiometric-based