Partnership with StableUnit, Finality incident analysis, 5 reasons Telegram needs BotBasher, The Humanode Sticker Challenge is here, The Book of Shogo 4/4 is out, Read about biometric identity management in DeFi, and more!

TL;DR

Dear Humanode community members and tech enthusiasts, as July begins, we're excited to share the latest progress and achievements from Humanode over the past two weeks. 

Behind the scenes, the dev team is tirelessly working on various development fronts. They are diligently updating Humanode's blockchain with the latest Substrate updates and have begun transitioning to Polkadot SDK v1.0. Also, they've shipped an internal testnet 6 update with the 119 runtime update, which fixes security issues and the Grandpa RPC-related endpoints.

As you know, Humanode encountered a finality stall in blockchain operations. However, the issue was swiftly resolved, and the chain is now back to normal. This week our devs shared an analysis. Tests confirmed a root cause. We contacted the Parity team, they admitted that it is a complex issue. It would be nice to find out how and why Grandpa is voting this way, maybe it reveals the bug or not.

In an exciting new partnership, we joined forces with StableUnit, the ultimate stablecoin that automatically distributes diverse revenue streams from capital-efficient DeFi assets to stablecoin holders. StableUnit will integrate Humanode BotBasher for Sybil resistance in its Discord and Zealy campaigns, strengthening security and authenticity.

Do you remember when Telegram was the go-to communication app, especially for the crypto community? It was fantastic—until bots and scammers flooded the platform, ruining the experience for genuine users. At Humanode, we've had enough. That's why we're developing BotBasher for Telegram. Read the top 5 reasons why Telegram needs BotBasher.

Check out this latest article, "Biometric Identity Management in Decentralized Finance," written by Eugene Nnamdi, one of the talented members of the Humanode Writers Pool. Eugene’s article dives into how biometrics can enhance security and fairness in DeFi, making it a must-read. If you're interested in joining Humanode’s Writers Pool and contributing your knowledge and expertise, fill out this form.

For dystopian SciFi enthusiasts, we have the latest installment of "2067 - The Equilibrium," the Humanode-inspired novel by Shannon Higgins, the Humanode Core Media Team lead. The final chapter of The Book of Shogo, the fourth in a ten-part series, is now available. This installment continues the story set outside the walls, in a world centered around dark zones and the ruins of a dying nation. Shogo faces the reality of his emergency assignment, confronting both his past and future in unforeseen ways. To jump to The Book of Shogo 4/4, click here. To start your journey from the beginning or continue where you left off, access the table of contents here.

Moreover, we are thrilled to announce the Humanode Sticker Challenge! Your mission is to place the Humanode logo on the building of a commercial bank or government financial institution. You have three weeks, starting July 1st, 2024, to submit your entries by July 22nd, 2024. What’s in it for you? A prize pool of $4000 will be shared among 200 winners, plus a $100 bonus for the most daring entry. To increase your chances of winning, choose a location near the main entrance or a highly visible spot. The more influential the institution, the better your chances. Check out the details on how to participate here.

Lastly, we are conducting a quick survey to learn what kind of content our community developers prefer and how we can improve it. We value your input and encourage you to participate!

That’s a wrap. Stay tuned for more updates, and thank you for being an integral part of the Humanode community!

Main News

🔺 Finality Incident Analysis

The voting of nodes to finalize a block in Humanode occurs two steps back when producing the next block (for instance, block #5 finalizes when block #7 is created). And for block production, there are two slots (we produce blocks every approx. 6 seconds): primary and secondary.

A week ago, we faced a finality stall. The issue was quickly resolved, and the chain is back to normal. This week, we conducted a thorough incident analysis. Tests confirmed a root cause. An issue arose where the node responsible for the primary slot (A1) took an unusually long time to produce its block. Consequently, the chain continues on the block produced by the node responsible for the secondary slot (B1), which already managed to produce two blocks (B2, B3). Nodes then began the voting process for finalizing B1 on the fork (B1, B2, B3). And A1 was announced and continued to produce blocks on the best chain (A1, A2, A3, etc), leading to a chain reorganization. But finalization on B1 is still in progress and can't be finished since B1 is not a part of the best chain.

We contacted the Parity team, they admitted that it is a complex issue. It would be nice to find out how and why Grandpa is voting this way, maybe it reveals the bug or not.

🔺The WeHMND/WETH LP Biostaking program is here

The WeHMND/WETH LP Biostaking program is now active and will run for six months. You can start earning rewards immediately by staking your LP tokens. Enjoy impressive yields ranging from 100% to 1000% APR, with rewards calculated using a non-linear quadratic formula to ensure a balanced allocation across various liquidity sizes. 

This staking opportunity is available from June 14th, 2024, to December 12th, 2024. 

To participate, you need to biomap your EVM address, ensuring that each participant has only one EVM account. 

• For a detailed guide on the process, visit this link. 
• Start staking your LP tokens on the Humanode Biostaker here.

🔺 LP Staking Program extended

The old WeHMND/USDC LP staking contract (0xe9547763Baf3C89ba832bb912e6F3472cfC98402) concluded on May 18th (https://t.me/humanode/1272), 2024. A new one for the WeHMND/USDC pool was deployed on May 20th at block 7821390. The team has extended the current LP staking program by another 6 months, adding 2,628,000 HMND to the reward pool. Additionally, a new LP staking program for WeHMND/WETH is anticipated. Stay tuned for more details!

• Head over to Biostaker here: https://mainnet.biostaker.hmnd.app/  
• New WeHMND/USDC pool: https://mainnet.biostaker.hmnd.app/biostaker/0xB4f66DB8864375d9d14D9EAc337329977Ee6e657 
• Biostaker contract address: https://humanode.subscan.io/address/0xB4f66DB8864375d9d14D9EAc337329977Ee6e657 
• Need guidance on how to stake? Check out the guide: https://link.humanode.io/guide/biodefi 

🔺A comprehensive look at the Humanode ecosystem

It includes a range of partners across various sectors such as DeFi, wallets, exchanges, gaming, bridges, L1/L2 ecosystems, and much more.

Development

🔺It6 Fixes Shipped

We've shipped an internal testnet 6 update with the 119 runtime update, which fixes security issues and the Grandpa RPC-related endpoints.

🔺 Biomapper Improvements Tested 

Last week, we addressed errors related to rotation scripts in Biomapper and attempted to reproduce them in a test environment.

🔺 BotBasher Enhancements Planned

We are planning code refactoring for BotBasher and developing a new API as an addition to the existing functionality.

Partnerships

🔺Humanode x StableUnit

Humanode has partnered with StableUnit, the ultimate stablecoin that distributes diverse revenue streams from capital-efficient DeFi assets automatically to stablecoin holders. StableUnit integrates Humanode BotBasher for Sybil resistance in its Discord and Zealy campaigns.

Publications

🔺5 Reasons Telegram Needs BotBasher

Do you remember when Telegram was the go-to communication app, especially for the crypto community? It was fantastic—until bots and scammers flooded the platform, ruining the experience for genuine users. At Humanode, we've had enough. That's why we're developing BotBasher for Telegram.

🔺Biometric Identity Management in Decentralized Finance

Check out this latest article, "Biometric Identity Management in Decentralized Finance," written by Eugene Nnamdi, one of the talented members of the Humanode Writers Pool. Eugene’s article dives into how biometrics can enhance security and fairness in DeFi, making it a must-read.

If you're interested in joining Humanode’s Writers Pool and contributing your knowledge and expertise, fill out this form.

🔺2067  - The Equilibrium 

To all dystopian SciFi lovers and readers of 2067 -the equilibrium, the Humanode-inspired dystopian novel written by Shannon Higgins, the Humanode Core Media Team lead. The final installment of The Book of Shogo, the fourth chapter of ten.  

This is the last of the story set “outside” of the walls, a world centered around darkzones, the ruins of a dying nation, and the only place cut off from the networks.  In this installment, Shogo faces the reality of the emergency assignment, causing him to not only face his past but his future in a way he would have never imagined.  

To jump to The Book of Shogo 4/4, click here.

To start your journey from the top or from where you left off, access the table of contents here.

Roadmap 2024

Recently, Humanode unveiled its roadmap for the year 2024, outlining a comprehensive plan of action. The roadmap not only details the current initiatives but also leaves room for the incorporation of novel ideas, features, and applications throughout the year. 

Humanode BotBasher 

🔺Tutorial videos for BotBasher

The team has new tutorial videos for BotBasher, Humanode’s bot-busting system that keeps your Discord servers Sybil-resistant and free of pesky bots.

 ▶️ Users: Learn how to get verified with BotBasher and obtain linked roles on multiple servers by completing the liveness and uniqueness check once every 6 months.

▶️ Admins: Discover how to integrate BotBasher into your servers to ensure a Sybil-resistant and bot-free community.

🔺Understanding BotBasher's Biometric Privacy and Security Approach

Curious about how BotBasher protects your biometric data? Dive into Humanode’s blog post to explore the advanced security measures they implemented. 

🔺 BotBasher now protecting 590+ Discord server communities

Integrate BotBasher to your server: https://botbasher.humanode.io/ 

Listing

HMND is listed on KuCoin and Bitmart, BingX, SimpleSwap, and Lunar Crush, MEXC.

In the meantime, here are a few reminders to all: 

• HMND cannot be traded on any DEX at the moment. 
• The only places you can buy HMND at this moment are KuCoin and BitMart, SimpleSwap, BingX, and Lunar Crush, MEXC.
• ALWAYS check the official announcements.

 The links to the trading pages: 

🔺KuCoin: https://link.humanode.io/trade/kucoin 

🔺BitMart: https://link.humanode.io/trade/bitmart 

🔺SimpleSwap: https://simpleswap.io/coins/humanode  

🔺MEXC: https://blog.humanode.io/hmnd-to-be-listed-on-mexc/

🔺CoinEx:

🔺Lunar Crush: https://lunarcrush.com/coins/hmnd/humanode 

🔺BingX: https://announcement.coinex.com/hc/en-us/articles/21134832899476-CoinEx-Will-List-HMND-on-Nov-22 https://support.bingx.com/hc/en-001/articles/17928663093017-BingX-Spot-Adds-Humanode-HMND-Trading-Pair 

Contests

🔺The Humanode Sticker Challenge

Your mission is to take the Humanode logo and plant it on the building of a commercial bank or a government financial institute. Any commercial bank or a government financial institution you can find can be your canvas. You have 3 weeks starting July, 1st, 2024. Submit your entries by July 22nd, 2024.

• What's in it for you? 

A pool of $4000. Join 200 winners to share the prize pool equally. And a bonus of $100 for the most daring entry.

 Hint: Choose a location closer to the main entrance or a spot that’s highly visible to people for a better chance to win. The more influential the bank/institute, the better the chance to win.

• How to participate? 

Grab your weapon – Download the Humanode logo sticker of your choice.

Print it – Think of big but not billboard big (around 10x10 cm should do the trick).

Choose your battlefield – Look for any financial institution. Be it a bank, government building, or a Fintech company.

Snap and share:

I.  Make a short video while slapping the sticker (you need to ensure the institution is visible in the video)

II. Take a picture of the placed sticker zoomed out so that the building and institute’s logo/name are visible

III. Upload the picture and video in a single post on X tagging Humanode with hashtags #humanode #stickerninja.

Claim your trophy – Submit the tweet link to Tide.

* Disclaimer: Please ensure your participation adheres to the local laws and regulations.

MISC

• 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.
• Scam alert: there is a Humanode Hub named group with a different handle. Check humanode.io for links.
• 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.

For more information check out Humanode’s:

▲ Website

▲ GitHub

▲ Discord

▲ Twitter

▲ Telegram

▲ Telegram chat

▲ LinkedIn

▲ Youtube