Biweekly update on @Humanode vol.706th March — 20th March
TL;DRHello, human nodes! This report provides an overview of the main news, development updates, and recent events within the Humanode ecosystem. Let’s start!
First, the Humanode chain has reached a significant milestone by
achieving self-sufficiency, signaling the network’s ability to sustain itself independently. This crucial moment in Humanode’s history is attributed to the rise in HMND price and increased network activity, enabling Humanode to cover 100% of validator node subsidies through transaction and bio-authentication fees.
Moreover,
Humanode is expanding its validator pool, increasing subsidized spots from 150 to 1,000, with ambitious plans to eventually reach 10,000 validators. This expansion presents new opportunities for individuals interested in participating as validators, aligning with the project’s goal of becoming the top decentralized network globally. Alongside this expansion, the team has updated validator rewards rules to ensure fairness and proper recognition of validators’ efforts and performance.
On the development front, progress is evident across various aspects of the project. The Substrate has seen updates, with v0.9.43 nearing completion and preparations underway for the transition to Polkadot SDK v1.0. Rigorous testing of Biomapper SDK Mock contracts is ongoing to enhance reliability and integration experiences for developers. Additionally, enhancements in the OAuth 2.0 Service will provide users with real-time insight into online visitor numbers, improving user experience. Progress continues on Biometric Server 2.0 discussions, aiming for enhanced security and functionality of private biometrics. Efforts are also underway to integrate more biometric providers, enhancing decentralization within Humanode’s biometric infrastructure.
As for partnerships,
Nibiru has collaborated with Humanode to revolutionize its airdrop processes. By incorporating Humanode’s crypto-biometric technology and BotBasher, Nibru ensures a Sybil-proof airdrop mechanism. As a result, over 151,000+ unique individuals have earned the ‘Likely Human’ role, effectively eliminating bots and multiple accounts that often exploit airdrops.
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. Also, Vent Finance, a prominent community crowdfunding ecosystem facilitating compliant token sales of high-quality projects, has
integrated Humanode’s BotBasher.
In terms of awareness and events, the Humanode team engaged with the community in a
Founders Talk session on Discord, discussing current developments, and goals.
The Galxe Radio Show, scheduled for March 21st, will spotlight Humanode, offering insights into the project’s innovative approach. Listeners can also participate in the GalxeOAT giveaway for a chance to win Smart Balance.
Furthermore, the team is organizing a workshop on
Humanode Biomapper this Saturday at 3 PM UTC. This workshop focuses on deploying Sybil-resistant DApps and creating smart contracts using Humanode Biomapper. Participants will explore theoretical concepts and engage in practical exercises using the Biomapper SDK. Save your spot!
Additionally,
the Galxe Biomapper Saga has concluded successfully, with thousands of participants joining the campaign and receiving rewards proportional to their contributions.
That’s all for today. See you in two weeks!
#Humanode
https://medium.com/paradigm-research/humanode-humanode-chain-achieves-100-self-sufficiency-the-validators-pool-expanded-to-1k-the-2ca1ffbdc483 
