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.
TL;DR
Hey everyone,
Welcome to Humanode Biweekly Vol. 103. The pace hasn’t just held steady, it’s picking up speed. Over the past two weeks, we’ve expanded integrations, launched new contracts, pushed UX improvements, and rolled out a fresh wave of content updates. Here’s everything that’s happened, and what’s coming next.
First, a major milestone: Biomapper C1 has now been deployed on Botanix and Ontology EVM. Botanix, the first fully decentralized Bitcoin Layer 2 with EVM compatibility, now has biometric Sybil resistance baked in, verifying that it’s real humans, not bots or duplicates, shaping the next generation of Bitcoin-native financial apps. The SDK, docs, and full integration guide are live, and if you’re building in the Botanix ecosystem, now’s the time to plug in. Meanwhile, on the other side of the chainverse, Ontology EVM integration brings Biomapper’s biometric uniqueness checks to one of the longest-running ecosystems focused on self-sovereign identity and on-chain privacy. With the C1 SDK now deployed, Ontology developers can add a biometric-proof layer to decentralized credentials and reputation systems, ensuring each verified identity maps to one living person. Integration details are just a click away.
Of course, these are just the latest additions. Biomapper C1 is already live across Metis, Vanar, Verax, Unichain, Nibiru, Hemi, Manta, Scroll, Arbitrum, Junction Testnet, Hyperliquid, Story, Sei, Sonic, Base, Filecoin, and Avalanche, with more coming soon.
On the liquidity side, a new WeHMND/WBTC biostaking contract has been deployed, replacing the previous one that ended on July 25th at block 13849500. If you’re currently staked in the old pool, you’ll need to unstake and restake into the new contract to continue earning. The migration is smooth, rewards start immediately, and APRs are expected to range between 20% and 200%, depending on activity. If you're new to Humanode biostaking, this is a great time to jump in. The new contract is already live, so head over, stake your LP tokens, and keep the yield flowing.
For validators, the next community poll is now live. As always, if your validator address is linked to your bio-authenticated Discord, you’re eligible to vote. And if you haven’t linked yet, don’t worry, there’s still time. Voting is a key part of the Proof-of-Polls mechanism for validator reward eligibility. The poll will remain open for three days, so don’t miss your chance to weigh in.
Earlier this month, we hosted a Fireside Chat with Erick Pinos, Head of Ecosystem at Nibiru, joined by Humanode’s founders Dato and Victor. They explored the intersection of cross-chain infrastructure, human-based validation, and where we’re headed as more ecosystems embrace personhood as a core layer. You can catch the full conversation online now.
And yes, it’s happening. HumanodeCon 2025 is going west. The next community gathering will take place in Bucharest, Romania, on September 6th at MILLE 18 Events, perched at the top of the Royal Palace Hotel Galleries. The day will feature keynotes, panel debates, a DAO simulator workshop, and plenty of time for coffee, conversation, and connection. The full schedule is up at conference.humanode.io, and whitelist registration is open now. If you’ve already signed up, we see you. Can’t wait to welcome you in person.
On the publishing front, our new es. Here’sposes a provocative question: what if citizenship were no longer tied to documents or borders, but to biological proof of human existence? This piece explores how biometric-based networks like Humanode could reshape our models of governance, identity, and belonging. If you’re interested in the philosophy of digital personhood, it’s a must-read.
And finally, the long-running Humanode-inspired novel 2067 – The Equilibrium is reaching its conclusion. The final segments of the Book of Dawn are out now. As Dawn navigates post-BCI Kyoto, plans unravel and new truths emerge, reminding us that even the most advanced systems can’t predict everything. Grab a coffee, find a quiet corner, and dive in. If you’ve been waiting to binge the series, now’s the time.
That’s all for now. Keep building, keep voting, keep reading, and above all, stay synced, stay human.
— The Humanode Team
Development Highlights
The momentum is building. Here’s what’s new:
🌐 Cross-Chain Biomapping: More mainnet chains now support Biomapper.
💰 WBTC Liquidity: A new liquidity pool for WBTC has been deployed.
🌀 Vortex DAO: Development of the Vortex DAO is officially underway.
✨ UX Overhaul: Significant user experience improvements are in progress.
⛓️ Cross-chain Biomapping
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.
To achieve this, the Biomapper C1 SDK is now officially deployed on Botanix, the first fully decentralized Bitcoin Layer 2 that’s EVM-compatible and purpose-built to power Bitcoin-native lending, staking, and yield-generation applications.
If you’re building the next generation of Bitcoin financial services on Botanix or have new ideas ready to grow, explore the SDK and integration docs below:
Biomapper c1 deployed on Ontology EVM
Ontology has spent years building the backbone for self-sovereign identity and privacy on-chain. 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, and reputation score comes from a unique living person, not a bot or a duplicate.
And don’t forget Biomapper C1 is live on:
Metis, Vanar, Verax, Unichain, Nibiru, Hemi, Manta, Scroll, Arbitrum, Janction Testnet, Hyperliquid, Story, Sei Network, Sonic, Base, Filecoin, Avalanche.
LP Staking
🚀🌱 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 and will run for 6 months.
If you are staked in the current pool:
1. You’ll need to unstake and restake your LP tokens in the latest contract.
2. Rewards for the new contract will start rolling in as soon as you stake in the new contract.
Keep in mind:
1. Rewards will stop from the previous contract once it ends. Your LP tokens are safe, but you’ll need to unstake and migrate to the new contract if you want to keep earning.
2. No additional rewards will be issued for the previous contract. However, you’ll still be able to claim the rewards you have already earned.
Make sure to move your assets to the new pool to keep earning rewards without interruption. If you are new to Humanode Biostaking, the new pool is a chance to get started, with APRs ranging between 20% - 200%.
- Here’s how you can start staking
- Step by step guide
- Biostaker Contract Address: https://humanode.subscan.io/address/0x6b1Eb9720D06d43F94e9f36A5AD80A386c338343
🗳️ The Next Validator Poll is Live
If you’ve linked your validator address to your bio-authenticated Discord, just head to validator-polls and vote. If not, you can still do it.
Remember, voting is part of the deal under Proof-of-Polls to be eligible for full validator rewards.
As always, the poll will be open for 3 days. Jump in and cast your vote.
Awareness & Events
🗣 Humanode Fireside
On August 1st, we hosted a candid conversation with Erick Pinos (Head of Ecosystem at Nibiru), joined by Humanode’s founders Dato & Victor.
🎧 Listen here.
🇷🇴 Humanodecon 2025 goes west
It’s official: HumanodeCon 2025 is happening in Bucharest, Romania on September 6th!
Whitelist now: https://link.humanode.io/humanodecon-2025/whitelist
HumanodeCon 2025 is officially happening on September 6th in Bucharest, Romania.
📍Venue: MILLE 18 Events, right at the top floor of the Royal Palace Hotel Galleries.
🕒 14:30 → 20:30 — come for the brain food, stay for the real human connections
Here’s the flow:
14:30–15:00 → Roll in, grab coffee, say hi
15:00–15:30 → Opening keynote
15:30–16:30 → Panel debate: “How far are we from a planetary DAO?”
16:30–16:45 → Coffee break & unplanned convos
16:45–17:45 → Lectures (bring your brain)
17:45–18:00 → Break & group photo
18:00–20:00 → DAO Simulator workshop
20:00–20:30 → closing remarks, post-event wandering
The full schedule is now available at https://conference.humanode.io for those who prefer to plan. If you’ve already whitelisted, awesome, we see you.
Publications
🧬 Essay: The Biometric Republic: Can Humanode Enable a New Kind of Citizenship?
What if citizenship wasn’t based on documents or borders, but on your unique human existence? In this thought-provoking piece, Sasha Shilina explores how Humanode’s biometric technology could redefine identity, governance, and belonging in the digital age.
📖 2067 – The Equilibrium Final Chapters
Welcome to the third segment of the Book of Dawn, the 10th and final chapter of the Humanode-inspired dystopian novel 2067—The Equilibrium—written by the Humanode Media Team lead Shannon Higgins.
Sometimes, life just happens. The best plans in the world, formulated by some of the most brilliant of minds, can crumble because of the unexpected.
Dawn continues his exploration of the reality of Kyoto after the BCI incident, and finds that things are not as simple as he thought.
To continue with the Book of Dawn and enjoy part 3/4, grab your coffee and click here.
🗺️ Roadmap
✨ The Road to Humanode ver. 1.0
For four years, we’ve been building toward a vision – a future where decentralization isn’t just about distribution, but about uniqueness and fairness. Where 1 human = 1 node = 1 vote isn’t just a tagline, but the foundation of how governance, finance, and digital identity can work.
We’ve come far. The world’s first operational one-person-one-node blockchain is live. 500K+ real humans bio-authenticated. Humanode EVM launched. Biomapper is on the verge of going cross-chain. But this is just the start.
Now, we’re taking the next leap with Humanode ver. 1.0, laying down the foundation for a truly decentralized, Sybil-resistant future.
The Four Pillars of Humanode ver. 1.0
♦️ SRGate – A universal identity for Web3
♦️ Vortex – The governance body where 1 human = 1 vote
♦️ True Decentralization – Growing from 1,500 to 10,000 nodes on the path to 1 million
♦️ Ecosystem Growth – More devs, more dApps, more adoption
🫂 Ecosystem Funding Program
The Humanode Ecosystem Funding and Incubation Program is here! We're backing five projects focused on unique human user adoption, each powered by Sybil-resistant tech on our chain. The first project is already feeling the love from human nodes, and there’s more to come.
Learn more about the incubation program here.
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For more information, check out Humanode’s:
▲ Website
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