Humanode Biweekly vol.91
The road to Humanode ver. 1.0; Biomapper C1 on Avalanche; A step-by-step breakdown of how to biomap; More HumanodeCon24 recordings.
TL;DR
Humanode Biweekly vol. 91 is here, packed with exciting updates. Let’s dive in!
Four years. That’s how long we’ve been building toward a future where decentralization isn’t just a word thrown around in whitepapers but something real, something rooted in uniqueness and fairness. A future where 1 human = 1 node = 1 vote isn’t just a tagline—it’s the foundation for governance, finance, and digital identity. And we’ve made it happen. 500,000+ real humans bio-authenticated. The world’s first one-person-one-node blockchain is live. The Humanode EVM launched. And now, Biomapper is going cross-chain. But this is only the beginning.
Welcome to Humanode ver. 1.0, where Sybil resistance scales, governance gets real, and the next phase of decentralization begins. This is the leap from experimental to essential, from theory to infrastructure. At the core of ver. 1.0 are four fundamental pillars: SRGate, the universal identity layer for Web3, ensuring every digital interaction is tied to a unique human; Vortex, where governance isn’t token-weighted but based on true 1 human = 1 vote principles; True Decentralization, as we scale from 1,500 nodes to 10,000—and beyond; and Ecosystem Growth, because an idea only matters if people build on it.
And speaking of building—Biomapper just landed on Avalanche.
For years, we’ve been fighting Sybil attacks with OAuth2 verification, BotBasher, and Biostaking. Now, we’re bringing Biomapper to EVM-compatible chains, starting with Avalanche C-Chain. This means Web3 developers can integrate Sybil resistance directly into their dApps—no bots, no fake accounts, just real, unique humans.
It’s simple: Sybil attacks and bot-driven manipulation kill decentralization. Biomapper stops them at the source. Avalanche dApps can now verify users’ uniqueness, ensuring fairness and security without compromising privacy. This is the next frontier—a trust layer for the decentralized web. Here’s a step-by-step breakdown of how to Biomap. Ready to integrate? Get started here.
Meanwhile, back in Istanbul, HumanodeCon24 delivered a weekend of deep dives, debates, and, of course, our DAO governance experiment. What happens when you give a room full of people total control over a DAO treasury? Well, you get serious funding proposals, meme-fueled chaos, and at least one attempt to launch a rocket. Want to see what happens when 1 human = 1 vote plays out in real time? Watch the full DAO experiment here.
Don’t hesitate to join us on Thursday, February 20th at 5PM UTC. We’ll be sitting down with the team from Catacomb Crawlers, the first game to launch on the Humanode chain, for an in-depth look at their art and design process, plus their integration with Humanode’s Sybil-resistant tech.
So, what’s next? More cross-chain Biomapper deployments. SRGate expansion. More projects meeting Sybil resistance. The road to Humanode ver. 1.0 is open, and we’re moving fast.
Decentralization is only real when it’s built on unique, living human beings. And we’re making that reality happen. Join us.
✨ 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
⛓️ Cross-chain Biomapping
🔺Biomapper C1 goes live on Avalanche (AVAX)
It’s official - uniqueness verification is now cross-chain! Biomapper C1 is live on Avalanche C-chain, making it the first chain where we deployed Humanode Biomapper.
Devs can now integrate private biometric Sybil resistance directly in their dApps on the C-chain. The reliable smart contract platform meets the first cryptobiometric network. A new era for Web3 begins.
For Humanode, this is massive. We’ve spent years to ensure Sybil resistance through OAuth2 services, BotBasher, and Biostaking. But making Biomapper available on EVM-compatible chains was the next frontier - and it’s finally here.
Let’s get rid of the Avalanche of the Sybil accounts.
🤳How to Biomap
Whether you're verifying for the first time or bridging your biomap, Humanode Biomapper keeps it simple, and convenient; connect your wallet, do a quick face scan, sign a message, and you're verified.
Here’s a step-by-step breakdown of how to Biomap.
📙How to Add Sybil Resistance to Your Avalanche dApp with Humanode Biomapper
Humanode Biomapper is now live on Avalanche C-Chain, allowing devs to enable Sybil resistance in their dApps. If you're building on Avalanche and want to add Proof of Uniqueness to your dApp, this is for you.
LP Staking
🚀🌱The WBTC/WeHMND biostaking pool is live on Impossible Finance DEX
Starting now, you can pair WBTC with WeHMND, add liquidity, biomap and stake your LP tokens to provide liquidity to the Humanode network and get non-linear rewards. HMND rewards will start rolling in tomorrow, January 22nd, 2025, at around 10:00 AM UTC, and this program will run for 6 months.
Here’s what you need to know:
- As always, APR depends on your size: the smaller your share of the liquidity pool, the more % you get.
- You can now pair your WBTC (Wrapped BTC) with WeHMND (Wrapped eHMND) tokens to provide liquidity and stake your LP tokens.There is almost 0 liquidity as of now, keep an eye on the DEX prices.
- Rewards start tomorrow, January 22nd, 2025, at around 10:00 AM UTC.
- The staking period ends in 6 months, and rewards are the same as the WETH/WeHMND pool.
How to get started:
1. Get HMND from a centralized exchange.
2. Swap HMND to eHMND using Humanode’s internal swap or if you buy from Bitmart, you get eHMND in your EVM wallet address directly.
3. Easily bridge WBTC to and from any of the 5 networks: Arbitrum, Polygon, Avalanche, Ethereum, and Optimism at a lesser cost using Chainport. After bridging you get some WeHMND.
4. Add liquidity to the WBTC/WeHMND pool on Impossible Finance DEX.
5. Stake LP tokens on Biostaker.
Useful links:
1. Swap HMND to eHMND: https://evm-playground.mainnet.stages.humanode.io/swap/native-to-evm
2. Bridge WBTC to Humanode: https://app.chainport.io/
3. Add Liquidity: https://app.impossible.finance/liquidity/add/0x0000000000000000000000000000000000000802/0xD241d51CF9152d63d9b04645125B36A51c147c15
4. Biostaker: https://mainnet.biostaker.hmnd.app/
🚀🌱The new WeHMND/WETH LP Biostaking contract is live
The old WeHMND/WETH Biostaking contract wrapped up on December 23, 2024. Rewards for the old pool have stopped, but don’t worry - you can still claim whatever you’ve already earned.
However, the good news is that the new WeHMND/WETH LP Biostaking contract is live now, so if you want to keep earning, make sure to move your staked tokens to the new pool.
Rewards in the new pool are about half of what they used to be, but there’s a reason for it - we will redistribute a portion of the rewards to an upcoming pool featuring a new asset (coming soon)!
👉New WeHMND/WETH Biostaking Contract: https://mainnet.biostaker.hmnd.app/biostaker/0xf663Dce7cb9fC4b2E10e23d27fbac65d925921E6
Don’t forget to move your staked tokens to the new contract!
Development
🛠️The Humanode development team has been hard at work. Here’s what’s new:
- Substrate Upgrades – Ongoing optimizations and refinements to bolster the Humanode network.
- Cross-Chain Biomapping – Now live on Avalanche, with other chains to follow.
- Mainnet Website Redesign – A fresh look and improved user experience.
Integrations
🤝 Chain integrations
🤝 BotBasher integrations
🤖 BotBasher is on Telegram
BotBasher for Telegram is live in Alpha.
What is BotBasher?
It’s a tool that ensures only real humans—no bots, no fake accounts—can join designated Sybil-resistant Telegram channels. Users go through a 15-second biometric authentication that ties their face to a single Telegram account. One account, one human.
Why does this matter?
- Fair whitelisting: Imagine an exclusive whitelist capped at 200 spots. BotBasher ensures those spots go to real users, not one person with 200 fake accounts.
- Accurate voting: Whether it’s choosing between chicken or fish for dinner or making governance decisions, every vote counts, one person at a time.
- Spam-free communities: Create safe, meaningful spaces without bot interference—perfect for AMAs, heart-to-heart discussions, and real engagement.
- Airdrops and rewards: Ensure only verified humans benefit from rewards or incentives.
How does it work?
- Verification is free for users.
- You only need to verify twice a year.
- Authentication is secure, private, and anonymous. No one (not even us!) knows who you are—just that you’re a verified human.
🔺 BotBasher is now protecting 711 Discord server communities.
Integrate BotBasher to your server: https://botbasher.humanode.io/
Humanodecon 2024
Held in Istanbul on December 7-8, 2024 this unique event brought the Humanode community together for an engaging mix of debate games, a DAO simulator, and thought-provoking economic and cybernetic lectures.
🎥Is 'One Person, One Node' the Future of Decentralization?
Two teams went head-to-head, debating the challenges, opportunities, and fairness of equitable governance in decentralized systems. The twist? The audience got involved, voting live with a one person, one vote system.
Watch the debate here:
🎥Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs): A Tool for Financial Freedom or Neoserfdom?
Watch this thought-provoking debate and decide which side you lean towards:
🎥Exploring DAO Governance: A Hands-On Simulation
What happens when you give a room full of people full DAO voting power? From serious marketing and dev proposals to literally sending a rocket "to the moon" and building a petting zoo, this DAO experiment had it all.
Watch how 1 human = 1 vote DAO simulator played out:
🎥A look into Global Financial Shift
Take a look as Victor, Humanode Co-founder, breaks down the history of the financial system, what led to financial nihilism, and why meme coins took off. And wraps it up with a take on 'one person, one vote' systems powered by Humanode.
🎥Special lecture: Catacomb Crawlers by Alex
Alex from Catacomb Crawlers talks about reshaping gaming with blockchain and how Humanode tech brings security and fairness to the mix.
Catch his insights on the future of gaming here:
🎥The Art of Web3 Community Building: a human-centric approach by Princess Fiona
Princess Fiona shares how to build real, human connections in Web3 communities. It’s all about making it personal, keeping it genuine, and staying engaged. If you care about community vibes, this one's for you.
🗺️ Roadmap
Explore Humanode's 2024 roadmap, a well-defined plan highlighting key initiatives while leaving space for innovative ideas, features, and applications to evolve throughout the year.
The 2025 roadmap is in its final stages of development and will be unveiled soon—stay tuned!
🫂 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.
🎮Catacomb Crawlers is launching as the first Sybil-resistant game under Humanode incubation
Catacomb Crawlers, a mobile roguelike survival, will be the first game to launch on the Humanode chain integrating in-game NFTs, marketplace, and utilizing Humanode’s biomapper to combat Sybil attacks on rewards.
Players will only need to prove they are unique real humans when they enter the marketplace to trade tokens for in-game assets or other rewards.
Ready to try Catacomb Crawlers? You can download it here [Google Play, Apple Store].
💬 Interview with Catacomb Crawlers
Join us on Thursday, February 20th at 5PM UTC. Dato (Humanode Co-Founder) will be linking up with Cirjaliu Alexandru (Catacomb Crawlers Co-founder & Art director) and Luka Gomelez (Lead artist) for a convo on how the characters came to life, their creative process, and what’s next for Web3's first Sybil-resistant game.
MISC
- ELI5: How BotBasher works? For Telegram admins: For Telegram admins unfamiliar with BotBasher, a simplified explanation is now available to clarify how it works.
- Humanode Dev Content Preference Survey: The team is running a quick survey to learn what kind of content the community developers love and how they can improve it.
- Humanode invites all of you to join the official Humanode Dev group in Telegram. This group is your hub for connecting with like-minded developers, builders, coders, and innovators, sharing your ideas, and contributing to the world of Humanode’s crypto-biometric technology.
- Scam alert: there is a Humanode Hub named group with a different handle. Check humanode.io for links.
For more information check out Humanode’s:
▲ Website
▲ GitHub
▲ Discord
▲ Youtube