Airdrops, governance, staking, token claims, even DeFi;

If your dApp on Arbitrum relies on real users, you need Sybil resistance.

Here’s how to add it with Humanode Biomapper: https://blog.humanode.io/how-to-verify-real-users-in-your-arbitrum-dapp/

Humanode’s commitment to decentralization and security demands a diversified ecosystem of trusted liveness detection solutions.

Currently, Humanode relies exclusively on FaceTec for its biometric identity verification needs.

This article by Sasha investigates alternative providers, comparing their technologies, integration capabilities, certifications, and more.

Read part 3 where we explore remaining providers in detail: https://blog.humanode.io/research-exploring-alternative-liveness-detection-providers-for-true-decentralization-at-humanode-part-3/

Let’s be honest for a sec.

You didn’t come to Web3 to build for staking giants or watch DAOs get hijacked by whales.

But here we are—governance is broken, Sybil attacks are everywhere, and most blockchains reward capital, not contribution.

What happened to decentralization? What happened to equality?

Somewhere along the way, the dream got buried under VC chains, token-weighted voting, and pay-to-play validation.

We felt that too. And that’s why we’re building Humanode.

One human = one node = one vote.
Not metaphorically. Literally.

And with Humanode 1.0, we’re going all in on making it real with an actual ecosystem that reflects those values.

We’re aiming for 10 meaningful dApps powered by biometric Sybil resistance.
Biostaker, Biomapper, and Catacomb Crawlers are already here.

And we have a $10 million funding program to back teams who want to build where decentralization isn’t just a pitch; it’s baked into the chain.

So if you’ve been asking yourself:

“Where do I build something that actually aligns with what I believe in?”

This is your invitation to build it with us.

Here’s what we’re doing—and how you can be part of it: https://blog.humanode.io/humanodes-ecosystem-expansion-the-final-pillar-of-1-0/

The time has come for the first, of hopefully many, Humanode Community Interviews! For today, we would like to introduce a Human Node originally from Indonesia, Redd!

Read here: https://blog.humanode.io/humanode-community-interviews-1-redd/

Ever wondered why Biomapper switches generations every 6 months?

It's about protecting data privacy, staying ahead of cyber threats, and ensuring active users. This means wiping old CVMs, renewing security keys, and refreshing smart contracts.

Here's the complete breakdown: https://blog.humanode.io/why-do-biomapper-generations-change-every-six-months/

700K+ bio-verified people and counting.
Real users. Not Sybils. Not bots.

And they still think Humanode is a small project?

From Discord to Telegram, games to DeFi dApps, L1s to optimistic rollups,
From DAO governance to staking, AI to DeSci, Humanode is quietly everywhere.

BotBasher is guarding Discord and Telegram. Biomapper is scaling. The Humanode Chain is active.

Here’s a look at who’s building with Humanode.

Another two weeks, another leap into the future. Here’s what’s new in the Humanode ecosystem:

TL;DR
⚡️ Biomapper C1 SDK now live on Arbitrum & Janction Testnet – seamless Sybil resistance for more chains

🔄 Biometric server update & reset completed

🌍 Ecosystem Expansion – the final pillar of Humanode 1.0

📅 Why Biomapper generations reset every 6 months? Now you know.

🔬 Research: exploring alternative liveness detection for decentralization

🗣 Community Interview #1: Redd – validator stories begin


Plug in. Stay ahead. Help shape what’s next.

What happens when Sybil-resistance is ignored in Web3? Disaster and destruction of many projects and ideas full of potential. So then, what happens when Sybil-resistance becomes available with ease on the largest modular L2 network? It turns into a field of gold.

Humanode is happy to announce that the Biomapper c1 SDK is now available on Manta, the go-to multi-modular ecosystem.

For those new to Biomapper, the Humanode Biomapper is one of the core tools of Humanode, a cryptobiometric Layer-1 Blockchain where one human = one node = one vote, known for its use of private biometrics to fight Sybil attacks. It is the tool that not only keeps the biometrics private and secure from third parties, but it also keeps the data secret from even Humanode. All the system will ever know is if the face that it just scanned is in the system or not, and ensuring that the face is only tied to one account or wallet address.

No matter how two-faced a user can be, unless he biologically has two faces, one user, one account can be made the standard with just a few lines of code for those who build on Manta.

For those interested in adding Biomapper to their built apps, or have brand new ideas for possible services you can build with Sybil-resistance on Manta, check out the SDK and the developer's guide below!

Biomapper App: https://biomapper.hmnd.app

Biomapper Docs: https://link.humanode.io/docs/biomapper

Biomapper SDK: https://link.humanode.io/docs/biomapper-sdk

How to integrate: https://link.humanode.io/docs/biomapper/integration/chains/manta

Building on Manta Pacific?

Now you can verify real, unique users in your dApp without asking who they are. No KYC!

Biomapper c1 is live on Manta. Here’s how to integrate Sybil resistance with just a few lines of code: https://blog.humanode.io/how-to-enable-uniqueness-verification-in-your-manta-dapp-with-humanode-biomapper/

It’s been a while, and we’ve honestly been missing Humanode Fireside.

That’s why we’re bringing it back this Friday, April 25, at 2 PM UTC on Humanode Discord Radio.

Join us as we catch up on everything happening in the Humanode ecosystem, share updates, answer your questions, and just hang out — the way we used to.

Whether you're a builder, a human node, or just someone curious about what we’re building, pull up to the Fireside this Friday.

🗓️ Date: Friday, April 25
🕑 Time: 2 PM UTC
📍 Where: Humanode Discord Radio: https://discord.gg/humanode-819836895739248700?event=1363924920429576462

Still Here. Still Bashing Bots. Still Free!

With the emergence of Biomapper c1, it is easy to forget about another one of Humanode’s champions of Sybil-resistance, BotBasher.

For those new to BotBasher, BotBasher is a tool provided by Humanode that enables Sybil-resistance on both Discord and Telegram.  It is not only free to use, but it can save the servers and users from headaches of having to fight bots, scammers, and spammers.

Want to create a chat that is not filled with bots or multi-accounts?  Tired of Sybil attacks?  Want to do Sybil-resistant airdrops or whitelisting? 

Interested in Sybil-resistant community gatherings, lectures, and AMA’s?  Interested in learning how many real users your server or project actually has?

Here is your reminder: https://blog.humanode.io/botbasher-is-still-here-still-free-still-bashing-bots/

As the importance of Sybil-resistance in critical applications and services rises by the day, Biomapper has been etched in the scrolls of time as a key factor.

As requested, Biomapper c1 SDK is now available on Scroll, allowing builders and developers to utilize Biomapper’s unique, private, and secure bioauthentication with just a few lines of code.

One user, one account? Yes, with ease. Sybil-resistant airdrops or contests? Naturally. No need for users to go through a long and painful KYC process to verify that they are unique; all one needs is to prove their uniqueness with the Biomapper, while maintaining their privacy.

For those who do not know what Scroll is, Scroll is a leading zero-knowledge rollup actively building the Open Economy for everyone, everywhere. It leverages fast finality and high throughput, with the goal of creating a more accessible and secure onchain future that ascends beyond the current limitations and drives real-world impact.

If you are new to Biomapper, the Humanode Biomapper is one of the core tools of Humanode, a cryptobiometric Layer-1 Blockchain where one human = one node = one vote, known for its use of private biometrics to fight Sybil attacks. Biomapper allows users to tie their biometrics to a single wallet, proving that they are a living, real human being who is unique, and not a deep-fake or a bot.

For those interested in adding Biomapper to your built apps or have brand new ideas for possible services you can build, check out the SDK and the developer's guide below!

Biomapper App: https://biomapper.hmnd.app
Biomapper Docs: https://link.humanode.io/docs/biomapper
Biomapper SDK: https://link.humanode.io/docs/biomapper-sdk
How to integrate: https://link.humanode.io/docs/biomapper/integration/chains/scroll

Have a dApp on the Scroll - or building one?

Now you can verify that each address belongs to a real human, without asking who they are or doing KYC.

Here's how to add Proof of Personhood with just a few lines of code using Biomapper:
https://blog.humanode.io/how-to-add-proof-of-personhood-in-your-scroll-dapp/

Update: Humanode Fireside postponed to next Friday!

We were really looking forward to catching up with everyone this week, but Fireside is being pushed back by a week.

The new date is Friday, May 2 at 2 PM UTC on Humanode Discord Radio.

Same vibes, same crew — just a little later.

It is said that no snowflake ever falls in the wrong place. Thus, it was only natural that BotBasher found its place in the ZenChain Discord Server last December.

In trying to develop a better and stronger community that was fair, many of their obstacles stemmed from Sybil attacks or Sybil accounts. So the ZenChain team had asked a simple question, “What if we could find a way to ensure that every snowflake, or in this case, a user, is unique?”. The obstacle was the path that led them to BotBasher, Humanode’s private and secure biometric authentication that can tie one user to a single Discord account.

BotBasher only has one function. To see if the user who is authenticating is in the system, thus currently tied to an account, or not. The heavily encrypted data, which does not include the original biometric data, can only be used for that function and is completely wiped from the system every six months. No one, not even ZenChain or Humanode, can access that data.

How ZenChain uses the role that a user is assigned after verifying that they are a unique user is simple but powerful.

ZenChain has its own airdrop questing platform (https://zenquest.zenchain.io/), where participants can earn points by having certain roles in the Discord server. They basically made it necessary to hold the verified human role in order to obtain all other roles in the server.

So, if you are interested in airdrops on ZenChain, you need to prove that you are a unique user.

The ZenChain team tells Humanode that “BotBasher has really helped in filtering out multi-accounts/botters/sybil attackers”.

With another upcoming round of Airdrops on ZenChain on the way, the Humanode team is confident that the BotBasher will fulfil its role in making sure that every user participating has a living, unique user behind their account.

We missed last Friday’s fireside, but we’re holding it this week! 🔥

Join us on May 2 at 2 PM UTC for casual chats, community questions, and Humanode updates, or just hangout.

🗓️ Date: May 2
🕑 Time: 2 PM UTC
📍 Where: Humanode Discord Radio - https://discord.gg/humanode-819836895739248700?event=1366410945420857464

Most DAOs today follow a simple formula:
Buy tokens = Get power.

It doesn’t matter who you are.
It doesn’t matter what you know.
If you have enough money, you call the shots.

This system was supposed to decentralize power.
Instead, it handed control to whales and insiders, where 1% of users often control 90% of the votes. Participation is low. Vote buying is common. And real community-driven governance is rare.

Humanode’s Vortex offers a different path.
Instead of tying governance to money, Vortex ties it to people.

At the foundation of Vortex is a simple idea:
One human = one node = one vote.

Using Humanode’s biometric verification, every validator proves they are a unique, living human, without revealing their personal identity.

That means no bots. No multiple wallets. No fake accounts.

But Vortex goes even further.

It doesn’t just ask, "Are you real?"
It also asks, "Are you active?" and "Are you contributing?"

Governance rights in Vortex are built through participation:
1. Running a node
2. Voting actively
3. Submitting valuable proposals
4. Contributing to real projects

Over time, governors build a record of participation, called the Cognitocratic Measure (CM), a way to track meaningful contributions.

Those who consistently help the ecosystem grow can rise through governance tiers, gaining more ability to propose changes or even veto harmful proposals.

https://x.com/humanode_io/status/1917280353749983287