Who controls Bitcoin?
It’s the question that keeps coming back because real decentralization isn’t about code, but about who ends up with the power.

We’ve watched as mining, wealth, and upgrades have moved into the hands of a few big players. That’s exactly the problem we set out to solve at Humanode.

Our latest piece traces how Bitcoin mining control drifted from solo miners to cartels, and why true decentralization takes more than tech hype; it takes design where everyone gets an equal say.

Read the full story (and why we believe in one human, one node):
https://blog.humanode.io/bitcoins-hidden-cartels-an-investigation-into-mining-centralization/

Humanode Biweekly vol. 102 is here!

TL;DR
🧬 Biomapper C1 deployed on Metis & Vanar

🦄 WeHMND now on Uniswap

🛠 Validator Contributions Campaign

🗳 The next Validator Poll is live

🌀 Vortex DAO development initiated

🔐 Exploitation of biometrics and Humanode’s response

⛏️Bitcoin’s hidden cartels

📘 2067 – Equilibrium: Final Chapters

🎥 Founder Talk Replay


Stay synced, stay human.

Botanix has planted the seed for Bitcoin's Layer-2 future, and Biomapper is here to ensure it’s real humans who reap the rewards.

And to do so, Biomapper C1 SDK is now officially deployed on Botanix, the first fully decentralized Bitcoin Layer-2 that’s EVM-compatible, purpose-built to power Bitcoin-native lending, staking, and yield-generation apps.

If you’re building the next generation of Bitcoin financial services on Botanix or have new ideas ready to grow, explore the SDK and integration docs below:

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

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

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

Integration Guide: https://link.humanode.io/docs/biomapper/integration/chains/botanix

The Biometric Republic: Can Humanode Enable a New Kind of Citizenship?

Read to find out: https://blog.humanode.io/the-biometric-republic-can-humanode-enable-a-new-kind-of-citizenship/

If you’re building on Botanix and want to plug in biometric Sybil resistance, here’s the guide for wiring up Biomapper.

Integrating Biomapper: https://blog.humanode.io/how-to-integrate-biomapper-with-your-botanix-app/

🔥 New WeHMND/WBTC Biostaking contract deployed🔥

As you know, the current WeHMND/WBTC staking contract (0xdfeD566EBdEaAB44085e85C0000561197FEc98f4) ends on July 25, 2025, estimated around 11:21:54 AM UTC, at block 13849500.

So we have deployed a new biostaking contract (0x6b1Eb9720D06d43F94e9f36A5AD80A386c338343), which is live from the same time in the same block as the previous one ended and will run for 6 months.

If you are staked in the current pool:

1. You’ll need to unstake and restake your LP tokens in the latest contract.
2. Rewards for the new contract will start rolling in as soon as you stake in the new contract.

Keep in mind:
1. Rewards will stop from the previous contract once it ends. Your LP tokens are safe, but you’ll need to unstake and migrate to the new contract if you want to keep earning.
2. No additional rewards will be issued for the previous contract. However, you’ll still be able to claim the rewards you have already earned.

Make sure to move your assets to the new pool to keep earning rewards without interruption. If you are new to Humanode Biostaking, the new pool is a chance to get started, with APRs ranging between 20% - 200%.

Here’s how you can start staking: https://mainnet.biostaker.hmnd.app/

Step by step guide: https://link.humanode.io/guide/biodefi

Biostaker Contract Address: https://humanode.subscan.io/address/0x6b1Eb9720D06d43F94e9f36A5AD80A386c338343

The next validator poll is live.

If you’ve linked your validator address to your bio-authenticated Discord, just head to ⁠ ⁠⁠validator-polls and vote. If not, you can still do it.

Remember, voting is part of the deal under Proof-of-Polls to be eligible for full validator rewards.

As always, the poll will be open for 3 days. Jump in and cast your vote.

For more information: https://blog.humanode.io/update-on-the-validator-fee-structure/

Guide: https://link.humanode.io/guide/validator-address-submission

It’s Humanode Fireside time again 🔥

This Friday, August 1st at 2 PM UTC, we’re hosting a candid conversation with Erick Pinos (Head of Ecosystem at Nibiru), joined by Humanode’s founders Dato & Victor.

For those who aren't aware, Nibiru is a high-performance Layer 1 built for speed, scale, and seamless UX.

They are among the first to utilize Humanode BotBasher, and Humanode Biomapper is also deployed on the Nibiru chain, bringing biometric Sybil resistance to their ecosystem.


Erick’s been deep in the space for years, and this session’s shaping up to be one worth tuning in to.

📍 Will be Live on Humanode Socials: X | YouTube | Telegram | Discord

🗓️ Friday, Aug 1st
🕑 2PM UTC

Set your reminder.

Welcome to the second segment of The Book of Dawn, the 10th and final chapter of the Humanode-inspired dystopian novel “2067”—The Equilibrium—written by the Humanode Media Team lead Shannon Higgins.

Although a historical city, Kyoto has always been the seat of the true power in Japan, and needless to say, has its share of dark sides. With the shutdown of the BII BCIs, roughly 20% of the population of Japan has been either knocked offline or killed.

Dawn finds himself in Kyoto, trying to find a solution… or at least a way to soften the blow and to prevent a crash landing of the Nation of Japan.

To continue with the Book of Dawn and enjoy part 2/4, grab your coffee and click here: https://www.wattpad.com/1564203999-2067-the-equilibrium-the-book-of-dawn-part-2-4

If you have not yet experienced 2067, or have been saving up chapters to avoid cliffhangers, click here to access the index: https://www.wattpad.com/story/365464316-2067-the-equilibrium

Biomapper c1 deployed on Ontology EVM

Ontology has spent years building the backbone for self-sovereign identity and privacy onchain. But digital credentials are only as strong as the real humans behind them.

With Biomapper c1 SDK now live on Ontology EVM, builders can add a biometric-based privacy-preserving layer of Sybil resistance, verifying that every identity, credential, and reputation score comes from a unique living person, not a bot or a duplicate.

If you’re ready to add biometric-based Sybil resistance to your app on Ontology EVM, explore the docs and SDK:

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

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

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

Integration Guide: https://link.humanode.io/docs/biomapper/integration/chains/ontology

Fireside Reminder

Tomorrow, August 1st at 2 PM UTC, we’re hosting a candid conversation with Erick Pinos (Head of Ecosystem at Nibiru), joined by Humanode’s founders Dato & Victor.

Erick’s been deep in the space for years, and this session’s shaping up to be one worth tuning in to.

📍 Will be Live on Humanode Socials: X | YouTube | Telegram | Discord

🗓️ Friday, Aug 1st
🕑 2PM UTC

Set your reminder.

Here’s a walkthrough for adding Humanode Biomapper to Ontology EVM.

If you want to keep things Sybil-resistant and human-only, read this guide: https://blog.humanode.io/how-to-integrate-biomapper-with-your-ontology-evm-app/

Welcome to the third segment of the Book of Dawn, the 10th and final chapter of the Humanode-inspired dystopian novel 2067—The Equilibrium—written by the Humanode Media Team lead Shannon Higgins.

Sometimes, life just happens. The best plans in the world, formulated by some of the most brilliant of minds, can crumble because of the unexpected.

Dawn continues his exploration of the reality of Kyoto after the BCI incident, and finds that things are not as simple as he thought.

To continue with the Book of Dawn and enjoy part 3/4, grab your coffee and click here: https://www.wattpad.com/1565122002-2067-the-equilibrium-the-book-of-dawn-part-3-4

If you have not yet experienced 2067, or have been saving up chapters to avoid cliffhangers, click here to access the index: https://www.wattpad.com/story/365464316-2067-the-equilibrium

Hey ho human nodes and friends,

⏳ Humanode Fireside starts in 1 hour!

Don’t miss our special guest today: Erick Pinos, Head of Ecosystem at Nibiru, joining us for an open and insightful session.


📍 Catch it live:
🗓 Friday, Aug 1st
🕑 2PM UTC
X | YouTube | Telegram | Discord

We’ve got a new name, a tighter schedule, and a whole lot to look forward to.

HumanodeCon 2025 is now officially HumanodeCon IV because, well… what started online in 2022 has evolved over four years into an established irl event. And we keep evolving.

HumanodeCon IV is taking place in Bucharest on September 6th, and the schedule has just been released.

One floor above the city. One full day of talks, debates, DAO games, and late-night chaos. And yes, the seats are limited.

📍 MILLE 18 Events (top floor of Royal Palace Hotel Galleries), Bucharest, Romania

🕒 14:30 → 20:30 — come for the brain food, stay for the real human connections

Here’s the flow:
14:30–15:00 → Roll in, grab coffee, say hi
15:00–15:30 → Opening keynote
15:30–16:30 → Panel debate: “How far are we from a planetary DAO?”
16:30–16:45 → Coffee break & unplanned convos
16:45–17:45 → Lectures (bring your brain)
17:45–18:00 → Break & group photo
18:00–20:00 → DAO Simulator workshop
20:00–20:30 → closing remarks, post-event wandering

The full schedule is up at https://conference.humanode.io for those of you who like to plan ahead.

If you’ve already whitelisted, awesome, we see you.

If not, and you’re even thinking about showing up, now’s the time to book your spot: https://link.humanode.io/humanodecon-2025/whitelist

The next validator poll is live.

If you’ve linked your validator address to your bio-authenticated Discord, just head to ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠validator-polls and vote. If not, you can still do it.

Remember, voting is part of the deal under Proof-of-Polls to be eligible for full validator rewards.

As always, the poll will be open for 3 days. Jump in and cast your vote.

For more information: https://blog.humanode.io/update-on-the-validator-fee-structure/

Guide: https://link.humanode.io/guide/validator-address-submission

HumanodeCon IV is happening in Bucharest on September 6th, top floor at MILLE 18 Events.

A day full of keynotes, a big debate on “how close are we to a planetary DAO?”, lectures, DAO simulator games, and random convos.

Spots are tight and it’s first come, first served, so if you’re thinking about rolling through, might wanna drop your name here:
https://link.humanode.io/humanodecon-2025/whitelist

All the details live at https://conference.humanode.io.
See you up there?

Humanode Biweekly vol. 103 is here!

TL;DR
🧬 Biomapper C1 deployed on Botanix and Ontology EVM

💧 New WeHMND/WBTC Biostaking contract live

🗓 HumanodeCon IV schedule announced

🗳 Next validator poll is now open

🔥 Fireside Chat: Erick Pinos (Nibiru) joins Dato & Victor

📘 New essay: The Biometric Republic

📖 Final chapters of 2067, the Humanode-inspired dystopian novel


Stay synced. Stay human.