Hello Human nodes and friends👋🏽

Wishing everyone a Happy 2024! 🌟

As we step into 2024, let's take a moment to celebrate our collective journey. Here's a sneak peak into what we achieved together in 2023: https://blog.humanode.io/reflecting-on-2023-a-milestone-year-in-humanodes-journey

Your support has been our driving force. Here's to breaking new ground in 2024! 🥂

Humanode Core

Announcement: Humanode Lightpaper V. 0.3 "Akagi" Release!

Ever wonder what’s really different about Humanode? How Humanode confirms someone’s existence and uniqueness using private biometrics? This is your guide to obtaining a less technical overview of what Humanode aims to achieve and how it plans to do so.

Read the Humanode Lightpaper V. 0.3 "Akagi" here.

Got questions? Comment below.

Hello, Humanode community members and friends!👋🏽

This Friday we are planning a special Founders Talk featuring Dato and Victor! They will be discussing Humanode's 2024 roadmap. The session will be a deep dive into what lies ahead, including new developments and collaborations. This is your chance to ask in-depth questions, share your perspectives, and understand the future course of Humanode.

Hope to see you there!

Time: January 12th, 2024 at 14:00 UTC
Place: Humanode X Space
Join via Link3: https://link3.to/e/qTlElY

Hello Humanode community members and friends,

This will be Humanode’s 2024 roadmap - this is what we plan to do, and as usually, new ideas, features and applications may be added on top during the year.

➡️ https://humanode-network.notion.site/e486f2292fd84601809b9e90637e2ace?v=2da3887df254465294f936e0076451ae&pvs=4

Biweekly update on @Humanode vol.65
27th December — 10th January

TL;DR
Hello and welcome to the first edition of the Humanode biweekly report for the year 2024. This update offers a glimpse into the recent news within the Humanode project.

Take a moment to applaud the collective journey of Humanode and delve into the team’s remarkable achievements throughout 2023. The introduction of BotBasher, a Discord tool utilizing Humanode’s cryptobiometric technology, stood out as a pivotal development, effectively addressing issues like bots and multi-account usage to ensure genuine human presence in digital interactions. Additionally, the deployment of the Humanode EVM on Mainnet expanded the platform’s reach and utility, underlining Humanode’s commitment to creating a secure and accessible digital environment. These milestones, from enhancing security measures to fostering community-driven initiatives, collectively advanced the vision of a more secure, private, and inclusive Web3 space, setting the stage for continued progress in the future.

Humanode has 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.

On Friday, January 12th, 2024 at 14:00 UTC, the team has scheduled an exclusive Founders Talk, where the founders will delve into the intricacies of Humanode’s 2024 roadmap. This session promises a thorough exploration of upcoming developments and collaborations. Seize this opportunity to pose detailed questions, express your viewpoints, and gain insights into the future trajectory of Humanode. Join via Link3.

Curious about what sets Humanode apart? Interested in understanding how Humanode verifies an individual’s existence and uniqueness through private biometrics? Explore Humanode Lightpaper V. 0.3 “Akagi” for a less technical overview of Humanode’s goals and its approach to achieving them. Read the Humanode Lightpaper V. 0.3 “Akagi” here.

Moreover, the Humanode website has been refreshed, reflecting the project’s continuous evolution and commitment to delivering cutting-edge tech.

And last but not least, for those seeking clarity on LP staking and DeFi concepts, Humanode provided a comprehensive guide for valuable insights.

As we bring this report to a close, we eagerly anticipate a promising journey ahead in 2024, filled with continuous tech innovation and accomplishments!

#Humanode https://medium.com/paradigm-research/humanode-2023-achievements-roadmap-for-2024-founders-talk-this-friday-humanode-website-update-db862ab68a9c

Hey hey Human nodes and friends!

We're joining forces with Viction to bring Sybil-resistance to its ecosystem. 🎉
BotBasher is now integrated into Viction's discord, ensuring a secure and fair experience for the community.

Read the full announcement for details: 👉 https://blog.humanode.io/humanode-x-viction-providing-sybil-resistance-to-viction-ecosystem/

And to mark this, we've launched a special campaign on QuestN, where rewards will be distributed on the Viction chain.

Join in, earn rewards, and be part of our journey! 👉 https://app.questn.com/quest/858986425640636859

Hello Human nodes and friends!

Humanode has partnered with Gagarin, the innovative launchpad shaping the future of the crypto industry. 🎉

As part of this collaboration, Gagarin has integrated our BotBasher powered by cryptobiometric technology for Sybil resistance within their Discord.

Here's how to get the "I am Human" role in Gagarin discord 👇
1. Go to Gagarin discord.
2. Select "Linked Roles"
3. Choose "I am Human"
4. Follow on-screen instructions for a 15-second private biometric verification.

The Galxe New Year Festival 2024 is here!

🎁 Bigger rewards
🧑‍🚀 Tons of great #web3 projects
📊 Leaderboard fun

AND ONE LUCKY ASTRONAUT WILL WIN $32k!!!
(enough to buy a Tesla Model Y Rear-Wheel) 🚗💨

This event is live until January 26th.
Join the Humanode campaign to earn points and win big with Galxe rewards: https://galxe.com/Humanode/campaign/GCPBjtttZq

Have any questions? Ask us!

Happy questing! 💪🏽

Hey hey everyone👋🏼

⏳Founders Talk is starting in 1 hour! You are all invited to join 🤩

🗓 Friday, January 12th
Time: 14:00 UTC (1 hour from now)
TwitterSpace Link » https://twitter.com/i/spaces/1nAKEawOQAvKL

See ya!

In case you missed today's Founders Talk, here's the recording:
https://twitter.com/i/spaces/1nAKEawOQAvKL

Have a great weekend!

Humanode is partnering with Nabla Finance, the spot AMM for blue-chip crypto assets and RWA. Nabla's AMM is democratizing liquidity provisioning by making it profitable for all.

And as a part of its "Incentivized Testnet Alpha" Nabla is now using BotBasher, powered by cryptobiometric tech for Sybil resistant airdrops.

Participate in our Galxe campaign with a prize pool of 50,000 $AMBER and 1,000 $HMND up for grabs to celebrate this partnership with us.

https://galxe.com/Humanode/campaign/GCKhUtwFrh

Here's how to get the "Human" role in Nabla's discord:

1. Join Nabla Finance’s discord: https://discord.com/invite/DSW8n2VyUC2.
2. Select "Linked Roles"
3. Choose "Human"
4. Follow on-screen instructions for a 15-second private biometric verification.

The reward distribution will be done in February.

Development Update
9th January – 16th January

Greetings Human nodes and friends! Welcome to our weekly development report, offering insights into the latest dev happenings within the Humanode blockchain.

🔺 Substrate Updates
Humanode, built on Substrate, is actively working on Substrate updates to synchronize with the latest version. Notably, v0.9.39 is live on the mainnet, v0.9.40 is under review, and v0.9.42 is in development. Check Humanode’s GitHub.

🔺2024 Roadmap
The team unveiled the 2024 roadmap, detailing ongoing initiatives and allowing for the integration of fresh ideas throughout the year. Find the roadmap here.

🔺Post Mortem on Impossible Finance Issue
The CTO is preparing a post-mortem on an issue with Impossible Finance in December, offering analysis and lessons learned. For live updates, tap here.

🔺Documentation for Biomapper
Detailed documentation for Biomapper is in progress, exploring integration options and presenting three main paths of increasing complexity. From airdrops and simple staking to advanced Sybil-resistant airdrops and loyalty programs, the team aims to provide comprehensive guidance.

🔺Landing Page Updates and Frontend Architecture
The dev team focused on updating the landing page, troubleshooting headers, and finalizing frontend architecture for a smooth and visually appealing interface.

🔺Mainnet Website and Code Review
Enhancements to the mainnet website include a thorough code review, ensuring alignment with objectives. Check out Humanode’s website and mainnet documentation.

🔺Exploring CosmWasm and BotBasher’s Integration with Telegram
The team is exploring the integration of CosmWasm and discussing the potential integration of BotBasher with Telegram for Sybil-resistance and enhanced security.

That's all for today! Stay tuned for more exciting developments!

Hey human nodes and friends! 👋🏼

Humanode has teamed up with StarkFinance, a decentralized IDO platform aiming to revolutionize token sales. StarkFinance’s Discord now has BotBasher powered by cryptobiometrics for Sybil-resistant campaigns and more!

Read the article for details: 👉
https://blog.humanode.io/starkfinance-integrates-with-humanode-botbasher/

Here’s how to get your “Verify FaceID” role with a quick facial scan:
➡️ Access StarkFinance’s Discord: https://discord.com/invite/jcKw8Cd3wt
➡️ Go to “Linked Roles”
➡️ Click on “Verify FaceID”
➡️ Proceed with a secure 15-second facial scan
➡️ Complete setup in Discord.

Hello Human nodes, community members and friends,

📢Calling out to journalists, writers, and researchers in the Humanode Community and beyond to join us in creating content for our official blog and news channels. We're seeking your participation in writing, sharing your work, and publishing with us. The stories selected for publishing will be commissioned, so don't miss the opportunity.

Interested individuals can apply here 👉 https://aqee5unzulv.typeform.com/to/cu3dFHLM?ref=blog.humanode.io.

For more details, please read our article👉 https://blog.humanode.io/an-invitation-to-journalists-writers-and-researchers/.

A lot of folks have been curious about the progression of Humanode cryptobiometrics and how we're bringing it into the real world, other than using it to allow people to become humanode Validators!

Well, guess what? Biomapper, our step in cryptobiometrics, is just around the corner! It uses cryptobiometrics to ensure real, unique humans behind each EVM address.

Developed with diverse applications in mind, Biomapper is perfect for ensuring fair airdrops, secure whitelisting, and genuine user engagement in both Web2 and Web3 environments.

And here's the cool part for our community: the fees from using Biomapper go right back to the validators.

The launch of Biomapper is just around the corner. We're finishing up the last few things and getting ready to roll it out.

Check out this article to get the full scoop ➡️ blog.humanode.io/biomapper-on-the-horizon/

Development Updates
16th January – 23rd January

Hello, human nodes and friends! Step into our weekly report, where we share a glimpse into the latest developments within the Humanode project.

🔺Substrate Updates
The Humanode dev team has achieved significant progress in Substrate updates. Version 40, now approved for internal tests, and the adaptation of changes for version 42 have been key milestones. The primary components of the update are already in place.
Moreover, the transition of the EVM version from London to Shanghai is now at the beginning of the release cycle.
Check out Humanode’s GitHub here. Anticipate a list of exciting new features in the coming weeks!

🔺CTO's CVM Overview
While the Humanode community eagerly awaits the introduction of the CVM (Confidential Virtual Machine), our CTO MOZGIII has crafted an in-depth denoscription of CVMs for the landing page, now available in draft form on Humanode GitBook, enriching our informational resources for a more thorough comprehension.

🔺Mainnet Website Improvements
The mainnet website has undergone several enhancements, introducing the addition of new metrics such as the Nakamoto coefficient, the number of active validators, and bioverifications. The website's user experience has been refined with smoother scrolling, updated events, and a new link to Humanode Biostaker. Check out Humanode’s website and mainnet documentation.

🔺Progress on Biomapper Documentation
The development team is actively engaged in crafting Biomapper documentation. The section detailing three paths to integration has been finalized, and the focus is now on completing the technical information segment. Stay tuned for the imminent release! Meanwhile, check Humanode’s full documentation here.

That wraps it up for today! Keep an eye out for more developments ahead!

📣 Humanode has partnered with Decibling – a web3 platform that blends music with crypto where your love for music does more than just lift your spirits – it actually lets you earn.

Decibling’s Discord now has BotBasher for Sybil-resistant airdrops and more!

Read for more details: https://blog.humanode.io/decibling-integrates-with-humanode-botbasher-for-sybil-resistant-airdrops/

Here’s how to get your “Scan Face” role with a quick facial scan
1. Access Decibling’s Discord: discord.gg/decibling
2. Go to “Linked Roles”
3. Click on “Scan Face”
4.Proceed with a secure 15-second facial scan
5. Complete setup in Discord.