Greetings to all book lovers and readers of 2067 -the equilibrium-, the Humanode-inspired dystopian novel being written by Shannon Higgins, the Media Team lead. Shogo has set out beyond the walled city, and it is time to see if he can find land to set up darkzones that would meet the demands of the increasing number of refugees, both from within the community and from the other territories. But before he ventures out to the wilderness, he must see if he can get past the abandoned city of Hachinohe.

≫To enjoy part 2 of The Book of Shogo, access here: https://www.wattpad.com/1453681269-2067-the-equilibrium-the-book-of-shogo-part-2-4

≫For those who have not started the adventure, grab your coffee and click the following link: https://www.wattpad.com/story/365464316-2067-the-equilibrium

Hello humanode community members,

To celebrate the launch of the WETH/WeHMND LP staking pool, Humanode has set up a special Tide quest.

The first 200 of you to stake in the pool will earn 200 $HMND each, pulling from a big pot of 40,000 $HMND.

It's a First Come, First Serve deal. We've got only 200 spots so, jump in quickly to grab your spot and your $HMND. Instantly earn rewards onchain after completing the tasks.

Participate in the quest now: https://tideprotocol.xyz/users/campaign/bc96d1c4-8eb5-4a2b-ad83-0fcbb30ef9f4

Hey everyone!

We'll be having another Humanode Fireside on 📻 Humanode Radio this Friday! It's the chance to catch up on our latest updates and have some great discussions. We'd love to welcome everybody to join us!

Save the date!
📅 Date: Friday, June 21st
⏰ Time: 14:00 UTC
📍 Location: 📻 Humanode Radio on Discord
https://link.humanode.io/chat

We can’t wait to connect and hang out with you all.

See you there! 👋🏽

Development Update
11th June – 18th June

Explore the latest advancements from Humanode's development team:

🔺Launching WETH/WeHMND LP Biostaking
On June 13th, 2024, we launched the WETH/WeHMND LP Biostaking program. Users can now add liquidity to the WETH/WeHMND pair and stake their LP tokens on the Humanode Biostaker platform. This involves pairing Wrapped Ethereum (WETH) with Wrapped Humanode (WeHMND) tokens to create a liquidity pool, which helps facilitate trades and transactions on the network. We also made minor updates to the WeHMND/USDC staker.

🔺Researching Telegram Integration
Our team is progressing with the integration of BotBasher with Telegram. The initial integration scheme is almost complete, and all components have been harmonized into a cohesive system. Last week, we had a session with experts, discussing implementation details. Based on their feedback, we are refining the scheme and making adjustments.

🔺 Progressing Blockchain
Our developers are continually improving Humanode's blockchain infrastructure with Substrate updates. We are fine-tuning versions v0.9.42 and v0.9.43 and have begun transitioning to Polkadot SDK v1.0. For more detailed information, visit the Humanode GitHub.

🔺Enhancing Blobs’ Integration
We have improved the integration of blobs within the RPC (Remote Procedure Call) system, ensuring more efficient processing across the network.

🔺 Exploring CVM Attestation
We are continuing the research on Confidential Virtual Machine (CVM) protocols attestation, focusing on enabling remote attestation via web browsers. Our aim is to develop a client library that allows for web-based CVM connections, increasing flexibility and accessibility for developers.

🔺Updating BotBasher UX
We are introducing a new feature in BotBasher biometric authorization. With it, during the authorization process, users will see their Discord account details (username and avatar) to ensure they are authenticating the correct account.

Understanding governance in blockchain can be tricky.

We've simplified it in our report on the state of crypto governance.

Grab your coffee and read on while sipping! ☕️📖https://blog.humanode.io/state-of-crypto-governance-a-comprehensive-report

Hello humanode community members!

Building on the Polkadot SDK can seem daunting at first, but with the right guidance, it becomes an exciting journey of discovery and innovation. Dimitry Lavernov, affectionately known as Dima, Blockchain expert at Humanode dev team shares some invaluable tips to help developers dive into the world of Polkadot SDK.

Here’s what he has to say: https://blog.humanode.io/5-tips-to-build-with-polkadot-sdk/

Hey everyone! 🚨

Just a quick reminder that Humanode Fireside is happening in 1 hour on 📻 Humanode Radio! It's the chance to catch up on the latest updates and join in on some lively discussions. Don't miss out! ;)

🗓 Date: Today, June 21st
⏰ Time: 14:00 UTC (1 hour from now)
📍 Location: 📻 Humanode Radio on Discord

We can't wait to connect and hang out with you. See you soon! 👋🏽

Dear humanode community members!

Thank you to all of those who participated in the Humanode Short Story Contest! The time has come to announce the winners!

The winner of the Short Story contest goes to SilverSkye for the creation of “Never letting go: A Vortex Love Story”, most likely the world’s first love story based on Vortex! The storyline was something the creators of Vortex never imagined, and may never come to be, but that is the power of fantasy and imagination! The writer managed to grab a spark of imagination of a “what if…” after understanding the Vortex, and gave it a growth path that we had never imagined. Kudos to SilverSkye!

Second place will be given to Fed0798 for writing “The Ancient City”, a story about struggling governance, the importance of education, and the importance of thinking of the growth of the whole community and not just grabbing power in the hands of a few. Although not themed around Vortex per se, the concepts shared in the short story showed the importance of striving to work for justice and the well-being of all.

The third place was a tough call. However, we will give the prize to Venus1084. The story was one of striving to fight for justice and equality, to preserve the balance of nature, and to develop new technologies, centered around Vortex.

There will be no “special mention” prize.

One thing to note is that there were a number of stories that we were not able to enjoy due to “No permission to view the files”. We truly wished we would have been able to enjoy those stories. One other matter is the use of ChatGPT and other AIs. There were only 5 submissions that were fully written by humans, with one of them being iffy depending on where it was checked, and one submission that some enjoyed but was recognized as an almost direct copy of the story plot of Blade Runner. Although the team recognizes that AIs can assist in many processes, the rules stated that the stories were to be written by humans, and thus all that were labeled to have used ChatGPT for more than 20% of the story, fully confirmed by 4 checkers, were disqualified.

Once again, congratulations to the winners! and here's the winning story Never letting go: A Vortex Love Story

Another weekend, another update to the 4th chapter, the Book of Shogo, from the Humanode-inspired dystopian novel 2067 -the equilibrium, written by Shannon Higgins, the Humanode media team lead. In part 3 of this story, Shogo faces his past as fate leads him to his future. Enjoy the journey through what lies beneath the surface of any rise or fall of almost any civilization. Countless sacrifices and struggles of unnamed men and women, the sweat, blood, and tears of countless people, and the evil that lurks in the shadows, human greed.

To jump to part 3 of 4 of the Book of Shogo, click here: https://www.wattpad.com/1455488022-2067-the-equilibrium-the-book-of-shogo-part-3-4

If you have not embarked on the journey, click here: https://www.wattpad.com/story/365464316-2067-the-equilibrium

✍🏼 Word of the day: Liquid Democracy

Development Update
18th June – 25th June

Explore the latest updates from Humanode's development team:

🔺Telegram Implementation
Our team is progressing with the integration of BotBasher with Telegram. The initial scheme is nearly complete, with all components harmonized into a cohesive system from an architectural standpoint. Last week, we discussed implementation details and refined the scheme, testing scenarios with up to 2 million users. The next version will be pre-final.

🔺Blockchain Progress
Our developers are enhancing Humanode's blockchain infrastructure with Substrate updates. We have begun transitioning to Polkadot SDK v1.0. For more detailed information, visit the Humanode GitHub.

🔺 Biometric Provider Upgrade
We are upgrading the integration with FaceTec, Humenode’s main biometric provider. This includes new authorization and enrollment flows in nodes. The upgrade improves user experience by providing specific error messages, informing users about the exact issues with biometric verification.

🔺 BotBasher UX Update
We are introducing a new feature in BotBasher's biometric authorization process. With it, during authorization, users will see their Discord account details (username and avatar) to ensure they are authenticating the correct account.

Biweekly update on @Humanode vol.77
12th June — 26th June

TL;DR
Greetings, tech geeks and enthusiasts! We’re excited to bring you the latest Humanode updates from the last two weeks.

First and foremost, the WeHMND/WETH LP Biostaking program has officially launched, offering participants the chance to earn rewards over the next 6 months. By staking your LP tokens, you can immediately start receiving benefits, with expected yields ranging from 100% to 1000% APR. This is calculated using a non-linear quadratic formula, ensuring a balanced distribution of rewards across different liquidity sizes. This staking program runs from June 14th, 2024, to December 12th, 2024. To participate, ensure your EVM address is biomapped for the 1 Person = 1 EVM Account. For detailed instructions, refer to the Biodefi Guide and stake your tokens via the Humanode Biostaker.

On the development front, the team is advancing the integration of BotBasher with Telegram. The prototype is nearly finalized, and recent discussions and tests have refined the system. The next version is approaching its pre-final iteration. Additionally, the team is improving the integration with FaceTec, Humanode’s primary biometric provider. This upgrade includes new authorization and enrollment flows, enhancing user experience by providing clear error messages during biometric verification. BotBasher’s user experience is also being upgraded. A new feature will display users’ Discord account details (username and avatar) during the biometric authorization process, ensuring they are linking the correct account.

In publications, the Humanode team has released a comprehensive report simplifying the complexities of blockchain governance. For developers, Dimitry Lavernov shares valuable insights on building with the Polkadot SDK, making the process more approachable.

The 4th chapter of the Humanode-inspired dystopian novel “2067 — The Equilibrium,” written by Shannon Higgins, has been updated. In this chapter, Shogo faces his past while navigating his future. The novel explores the sacrifices and struggles of civilization, emphasizing the unseen efforts behind societal changes. Read the latest part of the Book of Shogo here, or start from the beginning here.

Last week, FireSide chat took place on Humanode Radio on Discord, offering the community an opportunity to engage with the team, explore updates, and join stimulating discussions. Join the team for future events.

Finally, the team announced the winners of the Humanode Short Story Contest. SilverSkye claimed first place with “Never Letting Go: A Vortex Love Story,” a unique narrative exploring Vortex in a way we hadn’t imagined. Second place goes to Fed0798 for “The Ancient City,” a story highlighting governance struggles and community growth. Third place is awarded to Venus1084 for a story centered on Vortex, focusing on justice, equality, and technological development. Congratulations!

That’s all for today. Stay tuned for more intriguing updates!

#Humanode https://medium.com/paradigm-research/humanode-the-wehmnd-weth-lp-biostaking-program-is-live-botbasher-integration-with-telegram-is-in-667bdf69e9ca

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If Vortex were a fictional character... 🦸🏽‍♂️

To all dystopian SciFi lovers and readers of 2067 -the equilibrium, the Humanode-inspired dystopian novel written by Shannon Higgins, the Humanode Core Media Team lead, the weekend is upon us, and so is the final installment of The Book of Shogo, the fourth chapter of ten.

This is the last of the story set “outside” of the walls, a world centered around darkzones, the ruins of a dying nation, and the only place cut off from the networks.

In this installment, Shogo faces the reality of the emergency assignment, causing him to not only face his past but his future in a way he would have never imagined.

To jump to The Book of Shogo 4/4, click here! https://www.wattpad.com/1457411566-2067-the-equilibrium-the-book-of-shogo-part-4-4

To start your journey from the top or from where you left off, access the table of contents here: ​​https://www.wattpad.com/story/365464316-2067-the-equilibrium

Stick, Snap, and Share! Welcome to the Humanode Sticker Challenge

Hello Humanode community members!

You know, those big commercial banks and financial institutions? They represent the very heart of traditional finance—a world often slow to embrace change and innovation. Let's gently shake things up a bit by placing Humanode right there. It’s a fun, cheeky way to question the old ways and spark some good conversations about how finance could be different.

What’s the deal?

Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to take the Humanode logo and plant it on the building of a commercial bank or a government financial institute (the closer to the main entrance the better ;))... somewhere in your city!

Who can participate?

You can! Anyone, Anywhere, who's ready to make a statement.

Where to Play?
Globally! Any commercial bank or a government financial institution you can find can be your canvas.

Wen?
The game is on! You have 3 weeks starting today.

What's in it for you?
How about a chance to dive into a pool of $2000 in $HMND? Not enough? Let's make it more exciting and double the treasure to $4000! Join 200 winners to share the prize pool equally. And a bonus $100 for the most daring entry! Hint: Choose a location closer to the main entrance or a spot that’s highly visible to people for a better chance to win. More influential the bank/institute, the better the chance to win ;))

How do I participate?

Grab your weapon – Download the Humanode logo sticker of your choice

Print it – Think of big but not billboard big (around 10x10 cm should do the trick)

Choose your battlefield – Look for any financial institution. Be it a bank, government building, or a Fintech company.

Snap and Share –
I. Make a short video while slapping the sticker (you need to ensure the institution is visible in the video)
II. Take a picture of the placed sticker zoomed out so that the building and institute’s logo/name are visible
III. Upload the picture and video in a single post on X tagging @humanode_io with hashtags #humanode #stickerninja.

Claim your trophy – Submit the tweet link to Tide https://tideprotocol.xyz/users/campaign/3fc5aa31-2d90-4f29-82d1-39ffd94d2841

Submit your entries by July 22nd, 2024!

* Disclaimer: Please ensure your participation adheres to the local laws and regulations.