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Building on the Sybil-Resistant Track in the Humanode Dev Initiative Program

Building on the Sybil-Resistant Track in the Humanode Dev Initiative Program

You're passionate about blockchain and eagerly watching for the next big innovation. However, blockchain has its flaws. From DAOs turning into plutocracies to individuals monopolizing NFT collections, blockchain's decentralization promise seems to be eroding. That's where Humanode comes in. We aim to tackle blockchain's centralization issues, with a primary focus

Humanode Conference 2023 - A Review

Humanode Conference 2023 - A Review

Picture walking into a library where every book contains profound wisdom about blockchain and decentralized technologies, and every reader is a passionate devotee of innovation. This isn’t a fictional utopia; it was the atmosphere at the Humanode Conference 2023. From the moment Dato, Humanode’s Co-founder, initiated the proceedings,

5 Use Cases of Sybil-Resistant Private Onchain Biomapping in EVM Ecosystem

5 Use Cases of Sybil-Resistant Private Onchain Biomapping in EVM Ecosystem

Let's face it, If you've been trudging through the muddy waters of decentralized applications and smart contracts, you've likely wrestled with the problem of Sybil attacks. You know, that nasty business where one player spoofs multiple accounts to subvert the system. Yeah, it's like a game of whack-a-mole where the

Private On-chain Biomapping for enabling Sybil checks on EVM

Private On-chain Biomapping for enabling Sybil checks on EVM

As you navigate the seemingly endless expanse of the Internet, imagine if your very existence, your unique biological blueprint, becomes your universal passport. Picture a world where transactions, contracts, and access points are authenticated not by forgettable passwords or elusive private keys, but by your biometrics. This is no mere

BioDeFi - A Focus on Humanode's Approach to Use Biometrics in DeFi

BioDeFi - A Focus on Humanode's Approach to Use Biometrics in DeFi

Decentralized Finance (DeFi) once the hottest sector in crypto faces years-long stagnation. Since the start of 2022, the sector has shed 75% of its total value locked (TVL). Even though the dust is yet to settle, a steady flow of details allows investors, project owners, and communities to piece together

Verifiable confidential computing for processing biometrics - Part II

Verifiable confidential computing for processing biometrics - Part II

In the first part of our exploration into verifiable confidential computing, we delved into the intricacies of this technology. Now in this part, we turn our attention to the reasons behind the Humanode team’s decision to embrace confidential computing, its advantages plus flaws, and how we plan to deal

Fact Over Fiction: Demystifying Myths About Humanode's Cryptobiometric Verification

Fact Over Fiction: Demystifying Myths About Humanode's Cryptobiometric Verification

You have watched those Hollywood thrillers and superhero blockbusters where a steely-eyed hero, or perhaps a villain, steps up to a high-security door. There's no traditional lock and key there; instead, a beam of light scans their face, verifying their identity before the mechanical voice of the AI declares, 'Access

Verifiable confidential computing for processing biometrics - Part I

Verifiable confidential computing for processing biometrics - Part I

Humanode is fundamentally constructed on the principle of privacy. Those of us involved in its development are dedicated to exceeding the current highest standards and making privacy available to all. Achieving true privacy, especially when personal data is involved, demands conscious and sustained effort - and the outcomes must be

Sybil-resistant quests on Zealy with BotBasher

Sybil-resistant quests on Zealy with BotBasher

For those operating a Web3 startup or managing its marketing, you have likely come across community engagement platforms like Zealy (formerly Crew3), Galxe, and Link3. These platforms totally shake up the traditional marketing playbook with gamified tasks. They help in engaging your users through a series of interactive tasks with

Humanode Explorer by Subscan - How does it work

Humanode Explorer by Subscan - How does it work

As you all know, Humanode has recently partnered with Subscan, a browser-based blockchain explorer designed to view on-chain data for Substrate-based projects. Subscan integrated Humanode to provide visibility into the Humanode network. For community members and other web3 roamers, a treasure trove of Humanode data is now at your fingertips,

The EVM Compatibility Chronicles - Part IV

The EVM Compatibility Chronicles - Part IV

The solutions to overcome obstacles in building EVM compatibility.

The effects of hyperinflation on ownership in permissionless Proof of Stake blockchains

The effects of hyperinflation on ownership in permissionless Proof of Stake blockchains

Do you know what a black swan event is? In the financial world, a black swan is known as an unpredictable event that is beyond what is normally expected of a situation and has potentially severe negative consequences. In fact, many “possible black swan events” are so far-fetched, that from

The EVM Compatibility Chronicles - Part III

The EVM Compatibility Chronicles - Part III

Challenges in making Humanode EVM-compatible

The EVM Compatibility Chronicles - Part II

The EVM Compatibility Chronicles - Part II

We discussed the fundamentals of EVM, the need for EVM compatibility, and the general benefits, in part I of the EVM compatibility chronicles. Now, let's delve into and explore the significance of EVM compatibility for Humanode, and gain insights directly from MOZGIII, Humanode's Tech Lead. Without further ado, let’s

The EVM Compatibility Chronicles - Part I

The EVM Compatibility Chronicles - Part I

An Inside Look at EVM's Impact on Web3 and Humanode's Approach to Achieving it

Sybil-resistant whitelisting with Humanode BotBasher

Sybil-resistant whitelisting with Humanode BotBasher

Use BotBasher alongside most any whitelisting application for Discord and conduct the Sybil-resistant whitelisting in Discord.

MEV as a public good

MEV as a public good

MEV, or Maximum Extractable Value is, in layman's terms, "push your blockchain transaction forward" as a service provided by validators. By changing the ordering of transactions in a block, validators earn additional fees for putting one event in front of the others, as well as for including and excluding them.

Beta version of the Humanode Explorer released!

Beta version of the Humanode Explorer released!

Per request from many community members, the Humanode Dev team has released the beta version of the Humanode Explorer today. The Beta Humanode Explorer is based on the ParaScan open-source repository and uses SubQuery to pull the data from the Humanode blockchain. As it is still an early beta version,

Dystopian Biometrics: The cross-roads at which we stand

Dystopian Biometrics: The cross-roads at which we stand

Have you ever wondered what would happen if biometric identification solutions become mainstream without proper checks and balances? Join us in a deep dive through the rabbit hole of Dystopian Biometrics: The cross-roads at which we stand!

Evolution of Biometrics - A Brief Timeline

Evolution of Biometrics - A Brief Timeline

In this blog post, we'll look at the evolution of biometrics technology and how it has progressed over time. We'll also discuss where this technology is headed and what new capabilities we can expect.