Development Update
5th March – 12th March

Greetings, Humanode community! Here's the latest scoop from the heart of Humanode's development:

🔺 Blockchain Progress
Our team has been diligently working on optimizing Substrate updates, switching to lists of patches. v0.9.42 is now complete and v0.9.43 nearing completion. For a detailed breakdown, head over to Humanode GitHub.

🔺 Vortex Tiers Structures
Discussions have been underway regarding the tier structures within Vortex, Humanode decentralized governance entity, particularly focusing on Proof-of-Time (PoT) and Proof-of-Devotion (PoD) mechanisms and how they affect proposition rights and validator fee set.

🔺 Biometric Server 2.0
Progress continues on the discussions of Biometric Server 2.0, paving the way for enhanced security and functionality of private biometrics.

🔺 Exploring Biometric Providers
In our quest for decentralization, we're actively researching the integration of additional matching and liveness detection providers. We've identified potential collaborators and are exploring integration possibilities to enrich Humanode's biometric infrastructure.

🔺 Biomapper Documantation & SDK Updates
FYI, Biomapper Documentation and SDK are now available, allowing seamless integration of Biomapper functionality into your services and DApps. To further facilitate accessibility, we've reduced the biomapping fee to 2 HMND, ensuring affordability for users.

🔺 Frontend Refinements
We've made minor tweaks to the mainnet website and BotBasher landing page, enhancing user experience and accessibility.

🔺 Mainnet Site Localization PoC
Our team has initiated a proof of concept for localizing the mainnet site, aiming to cater to a wider global audience.

🔺 Discussion on BotBasher Integration Variations
Discussions are ongoing regarding the integration of BotBasher with various social platforms and messengers. We're exploring strategies and seeking expert insights to streamline the integration process.