Humanode Announcements

Dear Humanode community members and friends,

Humanode has teamed up with Orbofi, an ultimate AI-generated content engine for web3, games, and every online community.

Orbofi is using Humanode BotBasher to ensure Sybil-resistant in its Discord.

Read details here: Orbofi integrates with Humanode BotBasher

In celebration of this integration, Orbofi has launched a special Orbofi x Humanode AI Agent Generation contest on Orbofi Discord, inviting the community to engage in creative tasks, showcase their use of Orbofi AI in crafting narratives or concepts inspired by the Humanode, and be rewarded with Orbofi ($OBI) and Humanode ($HMND) tokens as well as Tokenizing their creation as NFTs on multiple chains.

Join the Contest here: Humanode x OrboFi

📢 Attention all storytellers, wordsmiths, and curious minds in the Humanode Community and beyond! 📝✨

We're still on the lookout for creative souls to join us on an exciting journey of content creation for our official blog and news channels. Whether you're a seasoned journalist, budding writer, or passionate researcher, we want to hear from you! Share your unique perspectives, insights, and stories with us, and get the chance to see your work published and commissioned. Don't miss out on this awesome opportunity to showcase your talent and contribute to the Humanode narrative!

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/.

Development Update
12th March – 19th March

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

🔺 Blockchain Progress
Over the last week, our team has been dedicated to Substrate updates. v0.9.43 is nearing completion. For the update to Polkadot SDK v1.0, we will switch to an alternative approach to maintaining our forks via patchlists. For a detailed breakdown, head over to Humanode GitHub.

🔺 Tests for Mock Contracts in Biomapper SDK
We're writing tests for Biomapper SDK Mock contracts to ensure robustness and reliability. By rigorously testing our contracts, we aim to provide developers with a seamless integration experience.

🔺OAuth 2.0 Service Counter
In our OAuth 2.0 Service, users will soon be able to view the number of online visitors directly on the interface. This feature provides real-time insight into user engagement, enhancing convenience for a smoother experience.

🔺 Contacting New Biometric Providers
Our team is fully immersed in the exploration of integrating more matching and liveness detection providers to enhance decentralization within Humanode’s biometric infrastructure. In line with this commitment, we're actively reaching out to selected biometric providers for collaboration.

🔺 Mainnet Site Localization PoC
We've made a proof of concept for localizing the mainnet site, aiming to cater to a broader global audience. Significant advancements have been made over the past week in this endeavor.

🔺 Frontend Refinements
We've fine-tuned the mainnet website and BotBasher landing page, refining user experience and accessibility. Check out counters, showcasing stats such as 2.2M bioverifications and BotBasher integration across 530 servers.


Stay tuned as we continue to unveil exciting developments on the horizon!

Dear Human nodes, Community members and Friends,

We're increasing our number of subsidized validator spots from 150 to 1,000, with a goal to eventually reach 10,000. This expansion opens up new opportunities for anyone interested in becoming a validator.

We're moving towards becoming the top decentralized network in the world. Right now, we're ranked third on Nakamoto coefficient, but with your help, we can get to number one.

We've also updated our validator rewards rule to better match the effort and performance of our validators. Our new rules make sure being a validator is fair and rewarding for everyone.

Read the full announcement for more details on the new rules and become a human node: https://blog.humanode.io/expanding-humanode-validators-pool-and-updating-the-rules/

Regards,
Humanode Core

🎙 Tune in to the #Galxe Radio Show spotlighting Humanode, the first cryptobiometric network where every individual counts as a node.

Participate in the #GalxeOAT giveaway - 50 lucky listeners could win 2 USD in Smart Balance each!
https://gal.xyz/RadioShowEp59

Explore how Humanode is reshaping digital security, prioritizing Sybil-resistance to combat impersonation and shield against digital threats.

Word of the day: BioDeFi 🖋

📢 Hello everyone!

Just a friendly reminder that Founders Talk will start in just 1 hour! ⏳
Join us for an insightful session filled with engaging discussions and updates straight from the heart of Humanode.

🗓 Date: Friday, March 15th
⏰ Time: 13:30 UTC
📍 Venue: 📻 Humanode Radio on Discord

We apologize for any inconvenience, but please note the change in starting time to 13:30 UTC. Be sure to adjust your calendars accordingly!

Don't miss out – see you there! 🥂

BotBasher is engaged in the fight against Sybil identities! 🚫🎭

👋🏼 Hey there, wonderful community of Humanode!

We're thrilled to announce our upcoming Founders Talk event happening this week. Join us for an enlightening session packed with engaging discussions and updates directly from the core of Humanode.

🗓 Save the date:
Friday, March 15th
Time: 14:00 13:30 UTC
Venue: 📻 Humanode Radio on Discord

We apologize for any inconvenience, but please note the change in starting time to 13:30 UTC. Be sure to adjust your calendars accordingly!

Don't miss out – see you there! 🥂

Dear Human Nodes and Future Human Nodes,

We would like to share a bit of good news with you. Due to the HMND rising in price somewhat, and more importantly due to more activity on the network, for the past 2 weeks Humanode has been able to cover 100% of the fees required to subsidize the validator nodes on the Humanode Network from transaction fees and fees for bio-authentication!

For the first time in Humanode history, we can claim that we have a self-sufficient network! But why stop here when we can grow further?

Although we had limited the number of validator nodes that received payment, it may be time to raise the number of those participating in the validation, and the number of those who receive payment for the task. In the past, we had been limited, only being able to subsidize 150 validators.

However, as you all know, our goal has always been to gradually raise the number to tens of thousands of validators, allowing us to claim the unshakable title of being the most decentralized blockchain in the world.

The team has begun internal discussions concerning the expansion of the validator pool, and we should be able to share some news with you shortly.

In the meantime, if you are not yet a Humanode validator, and would be interested in becoming one, this may be the chance for you to learn more about how you can become a true Human Node!

The Humanode Biomapper Saga on Galxe has wrapped up, marking the end of an intense three-week campaign 🌟

A big thank you to all 18K+ participants who joined us on this journey.

✨Highlights of the campaign:

💫A total of 505 Biomapper questers stood eligible.
💫322 LP Staking questers received a bigger share of $HMND.
💫Congratulations to the 525 $WOOFIE and 535 $HPEPE airdrop recipients!

The largest $eHMND share, 248.1059767 $eHMND, goes to the participant with 280 full points across all 9 campaigns, while the smallest share is a respectable 66.45695804 eHMND.

🏆Here's how we rolled out the rewards:

All 18K participants received 1 $HMND, which they can use to run a node on the Humanode network.
Only participants who successfully completed the Biomapper, 505 in total, stand eligible for rewards.
We distributed rewards proportionally, based on the points each eligible participant earned.
Rewards are directly sent to your EVM addresses, no need to claim.

Congratulations to everyone who participated and contributed to the Biomapper Saga's success.

Here's to more adventures ahead!
https://x.com/humanode_io/status/1767644417077219827?s=20

Vent Finance, a community crowdfunding ecosystem that simplifies participation in compliant token sales of high-quality projects, is using Humanode BotBasher to allocate a unique Human-only 'Human verified' role to the real community members and aiming to use it for upcoming community campaigns.

To become 'Human Verified' in Vent Finance's Discord:
1. Click 'Linked Roles' in server settings.
2. Choose the 'Human Verified' role.
3. Complete a 15-second, private face verification. That’s it, you’re verified!

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.

Nibiru is setting the standard high with its Sybil-proof airdrop using Humanode's crypto-biometric tech and BotBasher.

151K unique humans have already earned the 'Likely Human' role.

Saying goodbye to bots 🤖 and multiple accounts spoiling airdrops. 🚫

https://x.com/humanode_io/status/1767221867637547023?s=20

📣 Last Call Reminder for the Biomapper Saga on Galxe! 🚀

Attention! The clock is ticking, and there are only less than 7 hours left before the Biomapper Saga concludes at March 8th, 11:59 PM UTC.

Don't let time slip away! Complete the remaining quests and stand a chance to win a generous total of 100,000 eHMND (equivalent to $46,000+ at the current price) and OATs across multiple campaigns in the series.

🔗 Link to join: Biomapper Saga on Galxe

📋 Here's a checklist of the Biomapper Saga series:

✅ Biomapper
✅ Awakening
✅ Founders Talk
✅ Mantle Network
✅ Viction
✅ Ancient8
✅ Nonlinear LP Staking
✅ HumanPEPE - HPEPE 5% Supply Airdrop
✅ WOOFIE - WOOF 2% Supply Airdrop

🗓 All participants will be given an additional 2 days to claim all OATs and points.

Let's finish strong together! 💪

For the last campaign in Biomaper Saga series, we are featuring Woofie!

It’s a Sybil-Resistant memecoin airdrop. You can win a share from 2% $WOOF Supply alongside the chunk from mega 100,000 HMND prize pool!

Dive into the adventurous world of Woofie, the #memecoin on the Humanode blockchain.

Join the quest here: https://galxe.com/Humanode/campaign/GCw1At4b3X

There’s only 2 days left before the Biomapper Saga ends.

Keep in mind, the Biomapper Saga is a campaign series! Completing each campaign will give you the chance to mint OATs and loyalty points, which will increase your chances of being eligible for a share of the 100,000 HMND prize pool.

Check out more quests in the Biomapper Saga here.

⚙️ Get ready for the seventh adventure in our Biomapper Saga series! Stand a chance to win 100,000 eHMND, which is over 39,000$ at the current price, plus special OATs through various activities in the series. 🔥

Today, we have HumanPEPE joining the Biomapper Saga. HumanPEPE is the first launched Meme coin on $HMND 🎉

The completion of this quest requires participants to complete social tasks. By completing this campaign, you will have the chance to receive a share of the HumanPEPE 5% Supply Airdrop.

Let's dive in ➡️ https://galxe.com/Humanode/campaign/GCPn2t4pmf

Only 2 days left before the Biomapper Saga ends.

Remember, the Biomapper Saga is a campaign series! Completing each campaign will give you the chance to mint OATs and loyalty points, which will increase your chances of being eligible for a share of the 100,000 HMND prize pool.

Check out more quests in the Biomapper Saga here.

Let’s go!

Biweekly update on @Humanode vol.69
21st February — 6th March

TL;DR
Hello, fellow humans and tech enthusiasts!

First and foremost, we are excited to announce that Humanode Biomapper & SDK have been officially released. The release comes with the official documentation and an SDK which includes smart contracts that can be used to quickly add Biomapper functionality to your services and DApps. This is an exciting development, as it is yet another step forward in one of Humanode’s major goals to provide secure and private Sybil-resistance to the Web3 universe.

Additionally, the Humanode dev team focused on blockchain progress, successfully restoring block finalization on testnet 5 and exploring methods for receiving alerts promptly in such situations. Discussions on the incentive structure for human nodes, progress on the roadmap, and upcoming features for development were also held.

In terms of partnerships, Humanode integrated with Talisman Wallet, enabling users to manage HMND and eHMND assets effortlessly. They also teamed up with PoolzBoost, integrating BotBasher with the platform to ensure real human engagement in quests. Furthermore, the collaboration with Ancient8 introduced Humanode’s cryptobiometric tech to combat Sybil attacks and ensure fair reward distribution in play-to-earn (P2E) games.

The great news is, Humanode has integrated Biomapper with Galxe. This integration allows users to verify uniqueness and personhood by directly linking their EVM addresses to their private biometrics through biomapping. No more bots and Sybil attackers to disrupt Galxe campaigns! On top of that, the Biomapper Saga campaign on Galxe continues, offering rewards for participation and teaming up with Viction, Mantle Network, and Ancient8.

Furthermore, to raise awareness, the Humanode team hosted a Founders Talk last week, discussing Biomapper, current developments, and goals.

Lastly, Humanode initiated the Biomapper meme contest, inviting participants to submit memes related to Humanode for a chance to win rewards.

That’s all for today. See you in two weeks!

#Humanode https://medium.com/paradigm-research/humanode-biomapper-sdk-released-humanode-integrates-with-talisman-wallet-biomapper-integrated-e2c2778c5ace

⚙️ Gear up for the seventh adventure in our Biomapper Saga series! Stand a chance to win 100,000 eHMND, which is over $35,000 at the current price, plus special OATs through various activities in the series. 🔥

This time, you only need to complete 1 task:
Stake LP tokens on Humanode biostaker app.

Let's dive in: https://galxe.com/Humanode/campaign/GCY2at4cqb

Only 4 days left! Don't forget, the Biomapper Saga isn't just one event. Each challenge you complete brings you closer to potentially winning a slice of the 100,000 HMND jackpot.

Want to earn more points? Find more quests here.

Development Update
27th February – 5th March

Hello, everyone! Here's the latest from the Humanode development team:

🔺 Biomapper Documentation & SDK Released
Biomapper documentation and SDK are now available! Dive into the official documentation and explore the SDK to seamlessly integrate Biomapper functionality into your services and DApps. This release marks a significant step towards Humanode’s goal of providing secure and private Sybil-resistance to Web3 platforms. The fee for biomapping was reduced to 2 HMND in order to keep it under 1$ for the users.

🔺 Blockchain Progress
Last week, the dev team's focus was on restoring block finalization on testnet 5. After successful recovery, they explored methods to receive alerts promptly in such situations. Dive deeper into the progress on the Humanode GitHub.

🔺 Incentive Structure & Roadmap
The team also discussed and modeled changes to the incentive structure for human nodes, outlined progress on the roadmap and identified upcoming features for development.

🔺 Telegram Integration Discussions
The dev team engaged in discussions on integrating Telegram with BotBasher, brainstorming approaches, and seeking input from experts. Collaborating with specialists, who possess deep knowledge of Telegram logic, they're crafting a Proof of Concept (PoC) with a focus on user-friendly UI/UX and proper management of group rights. Expect to see the PoC in the coming weeks!

🔺 Frontend Enhancements
And last but not least, the team made minor updates to the mainnet landing page and assisted with configuring Biomapper docs for enhanced usability.

Stay tuned for more exciting developments soon!