Humanode Core

A distributed financial network where One human = One node

BotBasher

All you need to know about CVM Generation Switches at BotBasher

TL;DR * BotBasher CVM generations =  the life span of the one CVM instance, set up to last every 6 months. * The main reason for the 6-month duration is FaceTec’s licensing policy for biometric verification. * Each generation means old biometric data is erased, and users must re-verify their accounts. * Regular

BotBasher

How to make your Telegram Mini App Sybil  Resistant with BotBasher

Telegram Mini Apps (TMAs) are everywhere right now, and for good reason. They’re easy to use, lightweight, and don’t require users to leave Telegram or download anything extra. Whether it’s Web3 games, token rewards, or decentralized services, mini apps make onboarding simple and smooth. You get access

Humanode Biweekly vol.88

Humanodecon 2024 was a blast; Recordings of lectures and debates are out; New publication: ‘Data Privacy in BotBasher for Telegram’; Sybil Slayer Saga on Galxe continues; ELI5: How BotBasher works? For Telegram admins; Cross-chain biomapping soon. TL;DR Human nodes, it's time for your biweekly update! Here'

BotBasher

Data Privacy in BotBasher for Telegram

Proof of Uniqueness in crypto is a hot topic right now. Everyone’s talking about it. Big guys like a16z are calling for ideas and projects to solve this puzzle. But let’s not kid ourselves – this isn’t a new problem. The crypto world has debated proof of uniqueness

HumanodeCon24

Guide to Debating Games at HumanodeCon 24

Two teams compete to persuade viewers and participants on a given topic. The debate's outcome is determined by votes after each round and a final calculation of the average voting results. Game Structure Teams: Two teams (Team A and Team B), each with 3-5 members. Rounds: Three rounds,

Humanode Biweekly vol.87

BotBasher hits Telegram, Sybil Slayer Saga heats up on Galxe, New WeHMND/USDC pool live, Humanode’s first-ever IRL conference this week: DAO Simulator + key speakers, 2067: The equilibrium – Chapter 7, Part 2 drops. TL;DR Big news, Humanode community! BotBasher, our Sybil-resistance powerhouse, has officially landed on Telegram. After

announcement

BotBasher is now on Telegram

It has been a while since BotBasher for Discord started bashing bots.  In this time, hundreds of projects have utilized its unique feature to create Sybil-resistant channels, and 500k+ users have gone through the private biometric authentication process for BotBasher, proving that they are real human beings. The problem is,

Humanode Biweekly vol.86

2 years of mainnet, Telegram BotBasher is on the way, Humanodecon’s DAO Simulator and the first speakers announced,  Analog’s custom quest on Intract, Read about Humanode CVM for verifiable data processing, The final installment of The Book of Jack, ELI5: How epochs work in Humanode TL;DR Human

HumanodeCon24

DAO Simulator on Humanodecon 2024

Ever wondered what it’s like to run a decentralized autonomous organization (DAO) in a one person - one vote environment? How about simulating it? And to do that we propose the DAO Simulator Game, where you step into the role of a governoooor, navigating the highs, lows, and surprises

Humanode CVM

Humanode CVM for Verifiable Data Processing

Data is the lifeblood of any modern business. And to protect the integrity of the data is more important than ever. It’s the backbone of trust between institutions and the people who rely on them. Whether you’re managing sensitive patient records in healthcare, handling financial transactions, or tracking

Humanode Biweekly vol.85

We've reached 10 000 000 blocks on mainnet; The first IRL conference of Humanode is coming; Meet the minds behind Catacomb Crawlers; Learn how Humanode's tech makes Catacomb Crawlers game Sybil-resistant; Twitter Space with Storacha; The World (formerly Worldcoin) and Humanode comparison; The 6th chapter of

Interview

Meet the Minds Behind Catacomb Crawlers and Their Vision for Sybil Resistance Gaming

The Humanode community, and the mobile gaming industry has been abuzz with the news about Catacomb Crawlers (CC from here on) joining the Humanode ecosystem, and the upcoming birth of the world’s first Sybil-resistant mobile game that will potentially introduce a whole new business model and gaming experience.  Sure,

Article

How Humanode's Tech Makes Catacomb Crawlers Game Sybil-Resistant

The gaming world, for all its epic adventures and cool visuals, has hidden villains – the Sybils and Bots. They sneak into the shadows of in-game economies, quietly slipping into marketplaces, scooping up rewards, and ruining rewards. It’s like having a thief at your party, but this one isn’t

Humanode Biweekly vol.84

Regular biometric servers update and reset, BotBasher updated to Gen5, Ecosystem Funding Program launches, Catacomb Crawlers is the first Sybil-resistant game under Humanode incubation, Founders' Talk Special with Catacomb Crawlers, The final part of ‘The Book of Aki’ is out. TL;DR Welcome to the Humanode Biweekly! This edition

announcement

Regular Biometric servers reset is scheduled in next 48 hours

Dear human nodes, LP stakers, and verified humans, We have an important announcement to share with you regarding the biometrics servers on the Humanode chain and for Botbasher. There will be a scheduled reset to the biometrics servers for CVM and biometrics upgrades on Thursday, October 10th, 2024. ➡️ For node

Humanode Launches Ecosystem Funding Program

[Oct 4th, 2024] Why has the Humanode team been so quiet?  What are they working on besides updates?  Well, the time has come to let the cat out of the bag and announce the Ecosystem Funding Program to support and nurture the next generation of Sybil-resistant projects on its chain

Humanode Biweekly vol.83

BotBasher for Telegram in progress, The tech behind Humanode's bioauthentication explained, Voi Network integrated BotBasher, Decentralization through biometric uniqueness, Founders' Talk on crypto values, Part 3/4 of ‘The Book of Aki’, and PoBU ELI5 TL;DR Welcome to Humanode Biweekly, your all-in-one update for the newest

Article Featured

Understanding the tech behind Humanode's Biometric Authentication process

Let’s cut to the chase: you’re probably wondering if Humanode’s Proof of Biometric Uniqueness is really as solid as we describe it. You’ve heard the pitch – biometrics over capital, privacy over profit— in our previous article Decentralization Through Biometric Uniqueness: One Person, One Node in Humanode.

Article Featured

Decentralization Through Biometric Uniqueness: One Person, One Node in Humanode

Let’s be real for a second. When you think about consensus (Sybil-resistance) mechanisms in blockchain, what’s the first thing that pops into your head? Mining power? Stake size? Probably. And if we’re honest, it’s easy to feel a little uncomfortable with that. Like, deep down, you

Humanode Biweekly vol.82

Summer incident's causes and impact, Substrate updates, ‘Humanode Consensus Mechanism’ new video series, Elys Network integrated Humanode’s BotBasher, A case study on private biometrics in the automotive industry, Real-life blockchain incidents where PoS and PoW mechanisms fail,  2067 - The Equilibrium’s chapter 5 is out! TL;

Summer 2024 Incident: Causes, Impact, and Resolution

Introduction On June 26, 2024, the Humanode network encountered a finalization stalling issue on its mainnet. This incident resulted in blocks failing to be finalized. Although our team was able to recover the finalization within two hours, it was essential to investigate the root cause thoroughly and implement a long-term

Use Case

Case study: Private biometrics and the automotive industry

With large global industries, such as the automotive industry, the use of private biometrics may not be the first thing that comes to mind as a match made in heaven.  But here are a few applications of the Humanode private biometrics that immediately come to mind. In the modern day

Article

When Blockchain Consensus Mechanisms Fail

Ever binge-watched a series where things go fine, and you don’t see a twist coming, and then out of the blue, there’s a twist that leaves you in a shock? You just can’t tear yourself away, right? The same thing can occur with a blockchain only that

Humanode Biweekly vol.81

Finality incident fix, Launcher update, Comparison of consensus (Sybil-resistance) mechanisms, ‘Meet the Human nodes’ new Interview series, and Founders Talk highlights! TL;DR Welcome to Humanode Biweekly, your go-to spot for the freshest updates, development dives, and a peek into what’s buzzing in our ecosystem. This issue is packed

human nodes

Meet the Human nodes - Kicking off with MLH

Who are human nodes? The simple answer is that they are unique human beings who have chosen to stake their biometric identity to participate in the Humanode network, as a validator, and as builders of the community.  Some are engineers, some are researchers, some are just interested in the concept