Hey hey Humanode community members!

Check out this latest article, "Biometric Identity Management in Decentralized Finance," written by Eugene Nnamdi, one of the talented members of Humanode Writers Pool.

Eugene’s article dives into how biometrics can enhance security and fairness in DeFi, making it a must-read! Read the article here!

If you're interested in joining our Writers Pool and contributing your knowledge and expertise, we'd love to have you on board! Fill out this form.

Hello Humanode community!

While everyone is making fun of Polkadot spending 30M+ on marketing, we at Humanode came up with suggestions to fix token-based governance that leads to financial decisions posing risk to a decentralised organisation managing treasury.

Disclosure: Humanode is not a Parachain, but we extensively use Polkadot SDK to build our own L1.

What's happening now with Polkadot can happen to any chain with PoS and decentralized governance when token = vote.

Large amounts of tokens are concentrated in the hands of few, and it will always be so since money is not decentralized.

What makes things even worse? Only few are actively participating in onchain voting. This led to crazy inefficiencies of spending the treasury budget.

And here is what Polkadot can do now using cryptobiometric tech:

If each validator does not only have stake, but also cryptobiometrically verifies as a unique human behind the node, tens of millions could be saved by:

1) Creating a one node - one vote veto mechanism;
2) Splitting governance 50/50, where 50% is based on one token - one vote and 50% on one human = one node - one vote;

What do you suggest? Tell us in the replies: https://x.com/humanode_io/status/1808816752849268874

Also learn how we build one human = one node invariant here https://github.com/humanode-network/

Do you all remember back when telegram was one of, if not the greatest communication app, especially for those in crypto?


Then came the bots and the scammers, ruining the Telegram experience for real Humans.


We at Humanode are fed up and started to develop BotBasher for Telegram.


What do y'all think? Should Telegram get BotBasher? Let’s hear your thoughts!

And here are what we think are the top 5 reasons why Telegram NEEDS BotBasher

Dear Readers of 2067 -the equilibrium-

The author of 2067 -the equilibrium-, Shannon Higgins of the Humanode Media Team will be traveling during the month of July to meet up with other team members to go work on solidifying some of the upcoming releases and strategy. Thus, unfortunately, Chapter 5 of 2067 -the equilibrium- The Book of Aki, will be on hold until August.
As a sneak peak, so far the book has introduced the slums, life on the conglomerate side, the farming districts, and the unoccupied wilderness and ruined cities of Japan in 2067. The Book of Aki will be taking you into District 12, the center of technology and the ongoing hidden battle between the Community and the Conglomerates. Aki and her team will be faced with her nemesis, who this time, seems to have the backing of an Awakened AI who was supposed to remain neutral based on the treaty between the Awakened AIs and mankind.
Look forward to continuing the journey in August!

For those of you who have not started your journey in this Humanode-inspired dystopian novel, here is your chance to catch up! : https://www.wattpad.com/story/365464316-2067-the-equilibrium

Development Update
2nd July – 9th July

Check out the latest from Humanode's development team:

🔺 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.

🔺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 noscripts 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.

Humanode Biweekly vol. vol.78
26th June – 10th July

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!

https://blog.humanode.io/humanode-biweekly-vol-vol-78/

Hello Humanode community!

Subquery now supports both Humanode Substrate and EVM chains, enabling seamless access to on-chain data for developers. As a real-world example, Tide protocol utilizes Subquery to get on-chain user activities directly.

Learn more about this integration: https://blog.humanode.io/subquery-now-supports-data-query-from-both-humanode-substrate-and-evm/

Hello Humanode community!

We need your help! We're running a quick survey to learn what kind of content our developers love and how we can make it better.

👉 Take the survey here.

If you're a dev, please take a few minutes to fill it out. If you're not, we'd really appreciate it if you could share this with your developer friends.

Thanks heap for your support! 🙌

✨ 4 Days Left! Stick, Snap, and Share! ✨

Hey Humanode community! 👋

Just a quick reminder that there are only 4 days left in the Humanode Sticker Challenge! ⏳

📌Don't forget:

1. Make a short video while slapping the sticker (ensure the institution is visible in the video).
2. Take a picture of the placed sticker zoomed out so the building and institute’s logo/name are visible.
3. Upload the picture and video in a single post on X tagging humanode_io with hashtags #humanode #stickerninja.
4. Claim your Ninja NFT from Tide to be eligible to win: Submit your tweet link to Tide.

Get those stickers out there, and let’s make a bold statement! 🚀

Ensure your participation adheres to local laws and regulations. Play smart, play safe! ;)

Submit your entries by July 22nd, 2024!

Good luck!

✨ Sticker Challenge Submission Ended! ✨

Hey Humanode community! 👋

The Humanode Sticker Challenge has officially ended. Thank you to everyone who participated and helped make a statement! 🎉

If you participated, you have 2 days to claim your Ninja NFTs on Tide. Remember, claiming the NFT is a must to be eligible to win your share of the prize pool.

📌 Steps to Claim Your NFT:
1. Head over to Tide
2. Obtain the Verified Human role in Humanode Discord
3. Submit your tweet, video and picture.

Make sure to claim your NFT by the deadline to ensure you're in the running for the rewards!

Good luck! 🥷✨

🚨Important Update for the Human Nodes 🚨

Hey hey, human nodes!

We recently encountered two incidents related to finality stalls (an occurrence when the consensus process fails to decide on the final state of the block within a specified period). As a quick response, we have implemented a workaround that is now deployed. Rest assured, devs are actively working on a more comprehensive fix, which we will ship after thorough testing.

🔑 Key Details about the issue:
The cause of the issue seems to be that with our network growing to over 1,000 validators (yes we have crossed the 1K nodes landmark), we are pushing the limits of our core consensus and gossip algorithms. This has caused us to encounter rarely visited code paths that are typically dormant. While Kusama and Polkadot, with whom we share our codebase have not seen these issues, we are committed to resolving this for the Humanode.

👉What you need to do:

Update your node. If you are running the node using Humanode Launcher, go to Settings and Click on Check for Peer Updates.

We’ll be closely monitoring the rollout via https://telemetry.humanode.io/ and you are welcome to follow along as well. The target version is f5bccf0d13193e070aeef1472a2a4726e836cd93

Note that this update will delay the finality target for 5 blocks behind the best block which is expected so no need to worry. Please adjust monitoring and your dApp settings accordingly.

We appreciate your cooperation and attention.

Humanode Core

Hey hey humanode community members!

We're pleased to announce that Humanode has crossed the milestone of 1000 validators.🎉

Yes, 1000 unique human nodes are now safeguarding the Humanode chain! 🤝

Unlike traditional networks relying on capital and computational power, Humanode is secured by real, unique humans across the globe, making it the most decentralized network.

While this is a major achievement within two years of mainnet launch, the goal is to expand to the technical limit of 10,000 validators.

If you’re not a human node yet, join us! Becoming a human node doesn’t require heavy investment or capital. You can find the details here: https://gitbook.humanode.io/docs/launcher/about

Hello humanode community members!

Paid Network, a decentralized crowdfunding powerhouse, has integrated BotBasher into its Discord and also with their newly launched gamification platform: The Rewards Odyssey to fight Sybil accounts: https://paid.network/Humanode

Join the Paid Network Discord and get your ‘Verified $PAID Warrior’ role: https://discord.gg/MMZdCxqSch

How do we protect DAOs against Humpy, who recently humped $25M from Compound?

Remember this ain't Humpy's first rodeo - he's hit Sushi, Balance, and others in the past. And while there's a debate on whether it's a governance attack, we know that governance attacks are a longstanding issue for DAOs with token-weighted voting.

So what can be done to deal with it? We at Humanode suggest:

1. Create a one account - one vote veto mechanism.
2. Split governance 50/50: 50% token-based voting, 50% based on one human = one vote

To implement one human = one account = one vote or hybrid DAOs using cryptobiomeric technology, check out our Biomapper SDK: https://github.com/humanode-network/biomapper-sdk

Humanode Biweekly vol.79

Stay up-to-date with all the latest developments, updates, and progress. Dive in! 👉

TL;DR
• Humanode has crossed the milestone of 1000 validators
• Finality incident analysis & resolution
• Human nodes update
• Subquery now supports data query from both Humanode Substrate and EVM
• Collaboration with Paid Network
• The Humanode Sticker Challenge submission ended

https://blog.humanode.io/humanode-biweekly-vol-79/

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https://x.com/humanode_io/status/1818918422299672601

Supra, a leading provider of real-time data feeds and blockchain interoperability, has launched its oracle price feeds on the Humanode chain. This integration enhances dApp functionality on Humanode with reliable off-chain and cross-chain data from 85 blockchains.

Supra oracle price feeds will improve DeFi apps on Humanode by providing accurate asset prices and exchange rates as well as allowing decentralized lending, borrowing, and other Web3 applications.

Apart from that, Humanode will develop a cross-chain Biomapper using Supra, allowing users to pay fees from other blockchains and L2 solutions without holding HMND or buying from CEXs.

Learn more about the integration: http://blog.humanode.io/supra-is-now-humanodes-official-decentralized-oracle-provider/

Delve into the documentation to integrate Supra oracles into your dApps: https://github.com/humanode-network/biomapper-docs

Human nodes,
Please update your node to the latest version!

If you are running the node using Humanode Launcher, go to Settings and Click on Check for Peer Updates.

And to check what's new in the latest update, check the release notes.