Humanode has joined forces with Nibiru Chain – a leading L1 blockchain and smart contract ecosystem celebrated for its high throughput and unparalleled security.

Humanode will provide Sybil resistance to the Nibiru ecosystem to enhance the security infrastructure of dApps and ecosystem partners on the Nibiru network.

Read the full announcement here: https://blog.humanode.io/humanode-partners-with-nibiru-to-provide-sybil-resistance-to-nibirus-ecosystem

The Humanode Biomapper Saga campaign series on Galxe is underway! 🤩

As we gear up for the unveiling of Humanode Biomapper, join us in a campaign series designed to enlighten and celebrate🎉

Participate to earn OATs and a chance at a share of $10,000 in HMND 💰 Plus, watch out for surprise airdrops from Humanode partners.

Over three weeks collect loyalty points and OATs for your participation in Biomapper Saga. The highest scorers will share the HMND prize pool. Don't miss out!

Join the fun here: https://galxe.com/Humanode/campaign/GCyFMtwdtq

Development Update
6th February - 13th February

Hello, fellow humans and friends! We are delighted to unveil the most recent updates from the Humanode dev team.

🔺 Substrate Updates
Our dev team has been diligently working on Substrate updates, with v0.9.40 successfully deployed on the mainnet, marking a significant milestone! Notably, the transition from the London to the Shanghai version of EVM is now in effect.
Furthermore, we're actively adapting changes for v0.9.42, a significant milestone that brings intriguing updates, such as introducing pallet balances enhancements and deprecating Currency in favor of fungible traits. Dive deeper into our progress on the Humanode GitHub repository. Stay tuned for more exciting features in the upcoming weeks!

🔺 Biomapper SDK in Progress
We're also considering the creation of an SDK, including libraries and examples, to empower developers and cultivate a thriving community around Humanode. Last week, we laid the groundwork, creating subsections for different integration types.

🔺 Frontend Architecture Enhancements
We've dedicated time to enhancing Humanode frontend architecture, particularly focusing on state machine tests.

🔺 Exploring BotBasher’s Integration with Telegram
The dev team continues to experiment and explore the possibility of integrating BotBasher with Telegram to bolster Sybil-resistance and enhance security measures.

That wraps up today's update! Stay tuned for more developments on the horizon!

Humanode EVM updated!

Thanks to the tireless effort of our Dev team working on the Substrate updates, v0.9.40 has been successfully deployed on the mainnet! Notably, the transition from the London to the Shanghai version of EVM is now in effect.
Furthermore, we're actively adapting changes for v0.9.42, a significant milestone that brings intriguing updates, such as introducing pallet balances enhancements and deprecating Currency in favor of fungible traits.

Dear Humanode community members and friends,

As we gear up for the Biomapper's debut, we've put together insightful articles on its potential applications. And there's no better starting point than addressing the airdrop challenge, often targeted by Sybil attackers.

Read this article to Learn how Humanode Biomapper can protect your airdrop campaigns from such threats, all the while ensuring user anonymity remains intact: https://blog.humanode.io/humanode-biomapper-for-sybil-resistant-airdops/

🎙 Don't miss out on our upcoming episode of Founders Talk!

Join us this Friday as Dato and Victor discuss our next release, Biomapper! Gain insights from the conversation and participate in our Biomapper Saga special quiz on Galxe, where the answers await discovery during the talk. Plus, all participants who complete the quiz can mint a Biomapper Saga OAT on Galxe.

🗓 Mark your calendar!
February 16th | 13:00 UTC
Humanode Radio on Discord: https://link.humanode.io/chat

For the Biomapper Saga special quiz, visit: https://galxe.com/Humanode/campaign/GCTZTt4MFf

Have fun!

🎙️ Founders Talk is starting in 1 hour!

Gain insights from the conversation and participate in our Biomapper Saga special quiz on Galxe, where the answers await discovery during the talk. Plus, all participants who complete the quiz can mint a Biomapper Saga OAT on Galxe.

February 16th | 13:00 UTC
Humanode Radio on Discord
https://link.humanode.io/chat

For the Biomapper Saga special quiz, visit: https://galxe.com/Humanode/campaign/GCTZTt4MFf

Have fun!

Hello Humanode community members and friends!

Welcome Warden Protocol to our BotBasher family! They are utilizing BotBasher for a Sybil-resistant ecosystem.

Kicking off with a bang, Warden Protocol made its successful Galxe campaign, offering 1000 exclusive OG roles, Sybilproof through BotBasher verified roles. Best part? The initiative was a tremendous success, with all spots snapped up.

Read the full announcement: https://blog.humanode.io/warden-protocol-integrates-botbasher-for-sybil-resistant-ecosystem

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/.

Humanode has partnered with Hybrid, an AI based EVM-compatible layer 1 chain. Leveraging our BotBasher, Hybrid ensures a bot and multi-account free airdrop process.

Read the full announcement here: https://blog.humanode.io/hybrid-partners-with-humanode-for-sybil-resistant-airdrops/

Join the action! Participate in the Hybrid Odyssey campaign to earn Hybrid points: https://galxe.com/Hybrid/campaign/GCR3qtwesV

In the eyes of technology: The historical, philosophical & cultural dimensions of biometric identity verification

Our new research delves into the historical, philosophical, and cultural aspects of identity verification, tracing its evolution from ancient wisdom to modern biometrics. Along this journey, we find connections between the past and our technologically advanced future.

https://blog.humanode.io/in-the-eyes-of-technology-the-historical-philosophical-cultural-dimensions-of-biometric-identity-verification/

Here's 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!

Biweekly update on @Humanode vol.68
7th February — 21st February

TL;DR
Hello, fellow humans and tech enthusiasts!

Over the past two weeks, the Humanode development team has been unwavering in their dedication, channeling their efforts towards advancing the project through significant strides in Substrate updates. Their commitment has yielded tangible results, most notably with the successful deployment of version v0.9.40 on the mainnet. A pivotal aspect of their recent endeavors lies in the seamless transition from the London to the Shanghai version of the EVM. In parallel with ongoing development efforts, the Humanode team is actively engaged in adapting changes for the upcoming v0.9.42 release.

The expansion of partnerships continues to be a cornerstone of Humanode’s strategy. Check out the comprehensive infographics of the Humanode ecosystem that underscores the project’s multifaceted approach to ecosystem development, encompassing diverse sectors such as DeFi, wallets, exchanges, gaming, bridges, and L1/L2 ecosystems.

These weeks, the project has forged alliances with several key entities, further solidifying its position within the blockchain landscape. The collaboration with Nibiru Chain, renowned for its robust infrastructure and security features, exemplifies Humanode’s commitment to fortifying the broader blockchain ecosystem against potential threats such as Sybil attacks. Similarly, the partnership with Hybrid, an AI-based EVM-compatible layer 1 chain, aims to ensure a bot and multi-account-free airdrop process, enhancing the integrity of such distributions. Participate in the Hybrid Odyssey campaign to earn Hybrid points.

Additionally, the collaboration with Zebec empowers real-time, frictionless, and continuous streams of payments, while integrating BotBasher for Sybil-resistant Zealy campaigns. Moreover, the integration of BotBasher by Warden Protocol for a Sybil-resistant ecosystem has been a success.

In the realm of community engagement and knowledge sharing, Humanode has continued to foster a culture of collaboration and education. Events such as the recent Founders Talk offer valuable insights into the project’s roadmap and upcoming Biomapper release, fostering transparency and alignment with the community.

As we gear up for the Biomapper’s debut, the team has decided to put together insightful articles on its potential applications. Read the first article to learn how Humanode Biomapper can protect airdrop campaigns from Sybil threats while ensuring user anonymity remains intact.

Continuing the momentum, the ongoing Biomapper Saga on Galxe provides participants with opportunities to actively engage with the project while earning rewards and contributing to its success.

Humanode’s new research delves into the historical, philosophical, and cultural aspects of identity verification, tracing its evolution from ancient wisdom to modern biometrics. Along this journey, they find connections between the past and our technologically advanced future. A must-read!

In summation, the past two weeks have been marked by significant progress in development and strategic collaborations for Humanode. Stay tuned for more. See you in two weeks!


https://medium.com/paradigm-research/humanode-evm-updated-humanode-has-joined-forces-with-nibiru-chain-partnership-with-hybrid-9ba10b1bc174

Hello Human nodes, community members, and friends!

Humanode and Ancient8 have joined forces, introducing Humanode's cryptobiometric tech to Ancient8's ecosystem.

This partnership is a big step in fighting Sybil attacks, bringing reward fairness in the P2E world. Now, P2E developers can adopt it to ensure fair reward distribution and novel economic game design.

Read to learn more: https://blog.humanode.io/humanode-x-ancient8-a-sybil-resistant-alliance/

🤩 Get ready for the third task in the Biomapper Saga campaign series! Stand a chance to win a generous total of 100,000 eHMND (equivalent to $30,000+ at the current price) and OATs across multiple campaigns in the series.

Today, we've teamed up with Mantle Network!
Join the quest with Mantle here » https://galxe.com/Humanode/campaign/GCLSpt49oK

Remember, Biomapper Saga is a campaign series!
Completing more campaigns will give you the chance to being eligible for a bigger share of the 100,000 HMND prize pool.

Check out more quests in Biomapper Saga series » https://galxe.com/Humanode/campaign/GCyFMtwdtq

Humanode integrates with Talisman Wallet, a renowned Web3 wallet that supports both Substrate and EVM compatible chains.

Now you can manage HMND and eHMND assets with ease, and enjoy a secure, smooth experience when sending, receiving and storing tokens.

Discover more in our detailed announcement: https://blog.humanode.io/talisman-wallet-now-supports-humanode-network-both-substrate-and-evm-versions/

Humanode teams up with PoolzBoost, a Quest-to-Earn platform from Poolz!

Humanode's BotBasher, a Discord integration that ensure one person per account using uniquness and liveness checks, integrated with PoolzBoost platform.

With PoolzBoost's large userbase (+1.3M Unique Participants) and BotBasher's ability to withstand Sybil attacks, projects on PoolzBoost can now ensure real human engagement in their quests.

🤩 Get ready for the fourth task in the Biomapper Saga campaign series! Stand a chance to win a generous total of 100,000 eHMND (equivalent to $33,000+ at the current price) and OATs across multiple campaigns in the series.

Today we’ve joined forces with Viction, the high-performance Layer-1 blockchain, to tackle one of Web3’s biggest foes – Sybil attacks.

The completion of this quest requires participants to:
➡️ Complete social tasks to get 1 OAT
➡️ Complete an on-chain task to get additional points

Let's go! » https://galxe.com/Humanode/campaign/GCpeXt4pvf «

Remember, Biomapper Saga is a campaign series!
Completing each campaign will give a bigger chance to being eligible for a share of the 100,000 HMND prize pool.

Check out more quests here.

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Development Update
20 February - 27 February

Greetings, human nodes! We're excited to share the latest updates from the Humanode development team.

🔺 Blockchain Progress
Last week marked the rollout of v0.9.40 on the mainnet. The dev team remains hard at work, focusing on Substrate updates to ensure a smooth transition for v0.9.42. Additionally, they've made significant contributions to the Humanode codebase and submitted pull requests on Frontier. Dive deeper into the progress on the Humanode GitHub.

🔺 Biomapper Documentation and SDK
The team has been meticulously finalizing and refining documentation and SDK. This includes integration variations such as HTTP API, indexers, and bridges, along with detailed technical information and implementation specifics. We're thrilled to announce the release this week!

🔺 Exploration of Cross-chain Messaging Protocols
Excitingly, the Humanode team is actively considering the addition of new bridges and is in discussions with various potential collaborators. This strategic move aims to enhance interoperability and connectivity within the blockchain ecosystem for both Humanode EVM and Biomapper.

🔺Research on Biometric Providers
The team is fully immersed in the exploration of integrating more liveness detection providers to enhance decentralization within Humanode’s biometric infrastructure. Looking ahead, they are also deliberating on gradually incorporating multiple providers, ensuring the platform's resilience and adaptability as technology evolves and challenges emerge in the future.

🔺Technical Session with Facetec
Last week, the team conducted a technical meeting with the founders of Facetec, delving into discussions on forthcoming biometric advancements, particularly those aimed at countering generative AI.

That's all for today! Be sure to stay tuned as we have plenty more developments coming your way soon.