Humanode has partnered with Qappi, the leading gamified platform for onboarding & engaging web3 users.

Qappi now supports BotBasher for Sybil-resistant quests, ensuring authentic and secure user participation for web3 projects.

Dive into the details: https://blog.humanode.io/botbasher-for-sybil-resistant-quests-on-qappi/

Biweekly update on @Humanode vol.72
3rd April – 17th April

TL;DR
Hello, human nodes! This report provides an overview of the main news, development updates, and recent events within the Humanode ecosystem. Let’s start!

First, several updates and enhancements have been made in various aspects of Humanode's development. The team has utilized ZombieNet, a robust framework tailored for Substrate-based blockchains, for end-to-end network testing that enables testing changes, particularly when launching multiple nodes, by effortlessly spawning and testing ephemeral networks. Further insights are available on the Humanode GitHub.

Furthermore, the team has completed a proof of concept (POC) for experimental research on Confidential Virtual Machine (CVM) attestation. A Rust utility for attestation has been developed, along with a web transport server and client, ensuring the security of the transport session. In addition to CVM attestation, research efforts are directed towards enabling web support. The goal is to create a client library facilitating connection to CVM via the web, enhancing flexibility and accessibility for developers.
Enhancements in BotBasher include developing a system to refresh tokens for users in the next generation. Additionally, features such as displaying Discord usernames after facial scanning and introducing a ticket system for improved communication between the team and the community are being implemented. Also, the translation of the mainnet website into different languages has commenced, with translators engaged to assist with this initiative.

As for business development, Humanode has established a partnership with Hackless, a platform enhancing the security of DeFi protocols. Hackless has integrated Humanode’s BotBasher into its Discord to prevent Sybil attacks and bots. The partnership includes community a campaign on AlphaGuilty, offering rewards. Banksters, the first P2E trading game blending finance education with immersive gameplay, is now utilizing BotBasher for Sybil resistance in their airdrop campaigns, offering NFTs with in-game utility to unique participants. Qappi, a gamified platform for onboarding & engaging web3 users, now uses BotBasher for Sybil-resistant quests, ensuring authentic and secure user participation for web3 projects.

A new article explains how Humanode Biomapper ensures data privacy and security in the fight for Sybil-resistance and user security in Web3 services and DApps.

The first Humanode-inspired novel, "2067 - The Equilibrium," has been introduced, offering a glimpse into a dystopian future and the importance of preventing it. Read it here.

Join the team for the next Founders Talk event to get the latest updates and engage in discussions directly from the heart of Humanode. The event will take place on Friday, April 19th, at 14:00 UTC on Humanode Radio on Discord. Don’t miss out!

That’s a wrap. Check out the article and keep yourself updated!

#Humanode https://medium.com/paradigm-research/humanode-read-about-data-privacy-in-biomapper-humanode-partnered-with-hackless-humanode-has-9cd0045f8ee6

The Humanode team is happy to announce that HMND will be listed on MEXC starting 7:00 AM UTC on April 19th, 2024. MEXC will be the 9th exchange to list HMND (6 cex, 2 dex), and will be pairing the native HMND with USDT.

Community members, both new and old, can look forward to HMND related events on MEXC, so make sure you look out for the announcements to follow!

Check out the article here ➡️ https://blog.humanode.io/hmnd-to-be-listed-on-mexc/

𝐵𝑖𝑜𝑚𝑒𝑡𝑟𝑖𝑐𝑠: 𝐴 𝐵𝑒𝑎𝑐𝑜𝑛 𝑜𝑓 𝑇𝑟𝑢𝑠𝑡 𝑖𝑛 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝐷𝑖𝑔𝑖𝑡𝑎𝑙 𝑀𝑒𝑑𝑖𝑎 𝐶𝑟𝑖𝑠𝑖𝑠

Online media is currently grappling with a crisis characterized by diminishing trust, the widespread dissemination of misinformation, and the alarming proliferation of fake news and experiences. Our new article delves into the challenges plaguing the digital media landscape and proposes the adoption of biometric technology as a potential solution.

https://blog.humanode.io/biometrics-a-beacon-of-trust-in-the-digital-media-crisis/

📢 Reminder: Founders Talk in 1 Hour!
Join us for the latest updates and engaging discussions directly from the heart of Humanode.

🗓 Date: Friday, April 19th
⏰ Time: 14:00 UTC
📍 Location: 📻 Humanode Radio on Discord
https://link.humanode.io/chat

Don't miss out - see you all soon! 🥂

The weekend is upon us again, and so is part 2 of the Book of Masato, the second story in the Humanode inspired dystopian novel 2067 -the equilibrium- by Humanode Media Lead, Shannon Higgins.
In this episode, Masato is pushed deeper into the rabbit hole of the inner tickings of the conglomerates, finding himself more and more cornered by the day. Can he and his team make it out of this mess? More importantly, who is there that he can trust? Why does it feel like he is just a lamb being set up for the slaughter?

Find the newest chapter here ➡️ https://www.wattpad.com/1439742512-2067-the-equilibrium-the-book-of-masato-part-2-4

For those who haven’t started their 2067 journey yet, click here ➡️ https://www.wattpad.com/story/365464316-2067-the-equilibrium

Hello Humanode community members and human nodes to be!

We've made a few updates to our guide on launching and running node on the Humanode network. The latest version includes the latest updated information, new screenshots, and an FAQ section addressing the most common queries. We encourage everyone interested in setting up a node to check out the revised guide to find helpful insights and answers.

You can access the updated guide here.

Development Update
16th April – 23rd April

Check out the latest from Humanode development:

🔺 Blockchain Progress
Over the last week, we've been deeply engaged in Substrate updates, merging v0.9.42. As we prepare for the transition to Polkadot SDK v1.0, we're also exploring approaches to maintaining our forks through patchlists. Dive into Humanode GitHub for further insights.

🔺 Employing ZombieNet for E2E Network Testing
ZombieNet continues to serve as a stalwart framework tailored for Substrate-based blockchains. We've utilized ZombieNet to test changes, especially when launching multiple nodes. Through its suite of tools, including a user-friendly CLI tool and support for various assertions, ZombieNet ensures the resilience of Humanode. Last week, we forked ZombieNet and tested a fake robonode to assess network load. Testing the genesis with over 1k validators remains a priority.

🔺 Exploring Remote Attestation from the Web Browser
In addition to Confidential Virtual Machine (CVM) attestation efforts, we're delving into web support. Our goal is to create a client library facilitating connection to CVM via the web, enhancing accessibility for developers.

🔺 BotBasher Enhancements
Our team has been actively enhancing BotBasher. Notably, a new component—token sustainer—is now in staging. Additionally, we're testing the revocation component during server reboot.

🔺 Preparations for Biometric Update
We're gearing up for the regular update of Facetec, our primary biometric provider. Simultaneously, we're in the process of selecting candidates for additional liveness detection providers to decentralize our biometric architecture.

🔺 Mainnet Website Localization
Significant strides have been made in localizing the mainnet website. We've initiated the translation of website content into different languages and have engaged translators to support this initiative.

Greetings, Human Nodes and Friends!👋

Get ready to rekindle the flames once again! :fire: Join us for another Humanode Fireside this Friday, hosted on Humanode Radio on Discord!

🗓Save the date!
Friday, April 26th
Time: 14:00 UTC
Humanode Radio on Discord: https://discord.gg/MGMz4HAU?event=1229833802944221187

Engage with our team, explore Humanode updates, and join exciting discussions.

The story of the DAO.

Human nodes climb from 483 to 701 in less than a month, moving closer to 1000 Human nodes! 🔥

🤩 FireSide is starting in less than 30 minutes ! 🔥

Get ready to rekindle the flames once again! Join us for another Humanode Fireside this Friday, hosted on 📻 Humanode Radio on Discord!

🗓 Save the date!
Friday, April 26th
Time: 14:00 UTC
Humanode Radio on Discord https://link.humanode.io/chat

Engage with our team, explore Humanode updates, and join exciting discussions.

The time has come to introduce part 3 of the Book of Masato, the second story in the Humanode inspired dystopian novel 2067 -the equilibrium- by Humanode Media Lead, Shannon Higgins. In this episode, Masato is finds himself deeper and deeper down the rabbit hole, and his morality as an scientist is tested beyond what he thought possible. How far can a person go for a data point? How low can a person swoop to aim for the top? Then again, perhaps Masato hasn’t even scratched the surface…

Find the newest chapter here ➡️ https://www.wattpad.com/1441447016-2067-the-equilibrium-the-book-of-masato-3-4

For those who haven’t started their 2067 journey yet, click here ➡️ https://www.wattpad.com/story/365464316-2067-the-equilibrium

Humanode Network integrates with SubWallet for enhanced user experience. 🎉

Subwallet has integrated Humanode Network into its comprehensive wallet solution for the Polkadot, Substrate, and Ethereum ecosystems.

This integration offers a seamless connection to the Humanode Network, including both substrate-based and EVM versions. Users can now easily manage their assets both HMND and eHMND across multiple platforms including browser extension, mobile app (android and iOS), and web dashboard.

Download SubWallet and add the Humanode network to securely manage user assets: https://www.subwallet.app/download.html?lang=1

Dive into our co-founder Victor's latest feature on Hackernoon, "Comparative Analysis of Layer-1 Blockchain Economies," which explores the critical role of validators and the diverse economic incentives across major blockchain networks.

Learn how networks like Ethereum, Bitcoin, and Humanode structure their validator rewards and manage inflation, impacting their sustainability and economic viability. This insightful analysis is a must-read for anyone interested in the strategic underpinnings of blockchain economies.

Read the full article: https://hackernoon.com/comparative-analysis-of-layer-1-blockchain-economies

Impossible Finance Swap, currently the main DEX on Humanode EVM with over 1 million USD monthly trading volume, will be sending 60% of the swap fees to the Humanode network.

Each quarter USDC collected by Impossible Finance DEX will be used to Buy-back HMND which will be sent to the Fee pot address accruing network fees and distributing them to validators. And it also means Humanode blockchain is becoming more self-sustainable!

The first buy-back will happen this week.

Development Update
23rd April – 1st May

Check out the latest from Humanode development:

🔺 Blockchain Progress
Our focus has been on Substrate updates, particularly merging v0.9.42. Additionally, we're gearing up to integrate BLS12-381, slated for version 117. Keep an eye out for version 116 distribution on the mainnet in the coming days. For more detailed insights, explore the Humanode GitHub.

🔺 Employing ZombieNet for E2E Network Testing
ZombieNet remains our go-to framework for testing Substrate-based blockchains. We've continued to leverage ZombieNet, especially for testing multiple nodes. Prioritizing testing the genesis with over 1k validators, we're also eyeing 5k validators in the near future.

🔺 Exploring Confidential Virtual Machine (CVM) Protocols Attestation
We've made an abstraction that describes the general principle of transport authentication. Next, we'll create abstractions for client, native code, and web code. Our ultimate goal is to open-source this entire stack.

🔺 BotBasher Enhancements
We've been actively enhancing BotBasher, with a new component—token sustainer—now in staging. Additionally, rigorous testing of the revocation component during server reboot is underway.

🔺 Preparations for Biometric Update
We're gearing up for the regular update of Facetec, our primary biometric provider, with an updated code in progress. Simultaneously, we're in the process of selecting additional liveness detection providers to decentralize our biometric architecture.

🔺 Mainnet Website Updates and Localization
Updates, including events and validator stats, have been rolled out on the mainnet website. We're also making significant strides in localizing the website, with translation efforts in progress across multiple languages.

Hello human nodes, community members, and friends!

We just put together a straightforward video tutorial on How to run a node remotely on the Humanode network. If you've been thinking about setting up your own node or just curious about how it's done, this video will walk you through everything step-by-step.

Here’s the link to the video: https://youtu.be/CYlMG7V0QDA?si=GyvRKBeNhrH2b51D

It's quick and easy, and you'll have your node up and running in no time. Check it out!

Biweekly update on @Humanode vol.73
17th April — 1st May

TL;DR
Hello, human nodes! This biweekly report provides an overview of the main news, development updates, and recent events within the Humanode ecosystem. Let’s start!

First, human nodes have surged from 483 to 700+ in less than a month, underscoring the growing interest and participation in the network. This brings the network closer to the milestone of 1000 human nodes, a testament to the robustness and attractiveness of the Humanode ecosystem.

Moreover, Humanode’s collaboration with Impossible Finance marks a significant step towards network sustainability. The decision to allocate 60% of swap fees from Impossible Finance to the Humanode network not only enhances the platform’s financial sustainability but also provides a lucrative incentive for validators. The first buy-back will happen this week.

Behind the scenes, the Humanode team is tirelessly working on various development fronts. The focus has been on Substrate updates, particularly merging v0.9.42. Additionally, the team is gearing up to integrate BLS12–381, slated for version 117. Keep an eye out for version 116 distribution on the mainnet in the coming days. Furthermore, the team continued to leverage ZombieNet, especially for testing multiple nodes. Prioritizing testing the genesis with over 1k validators, the team is also eyeing 5k validators in the near future. On top of that, the team has been actively enhancing BotBasher, with a new component — token sustainer — now in staging.

Also, the team has made a few updates to the guide on launching and running a node on the Humanode network. The latest version includes the latest updated information, new screenshots, and an FAQ section addressing the most common queries. You can access the updated guide here.

Humanode’s strategic partnerships and community engagement initiatives play a pivotal role in driving ecosystem growth and awareness. The integration of Humanode Network with SubWallet, a comprehensive wallet solution for the Polkadot, Substrate, and Ethereum ecosystems, expands accessibility and usability for users across multiple platforms.

Furthermore, the listing of HMND on MEXC exchange enhances liquidity and trading opportunities for the Humanode community. MEXC became the 9th exchange to list HMND.

In addition to technological advancements, Humanode is actively contributing to thought leadership in the blockchain space through insightful publications. The comparative analysis of Layer-1 blockchain economies, authored by Humanode co-founder Victor, offers valuable insights into validator rewards and economic incentives across different networks. Similarly, the exploration of biometrics as a solution to the digital media crisis underscores Humanode’s commitment to leveraging technology for societal benefit.

The introduction of the Humanode-inspired dystopian novel series, “2067 — The Equilibrium,” provides a creative narrative that highlights the importance of preventing undesirable futures through innovation and collective action.

That’s a wrap. Stay in the loop!

#Humanode https://medium.com/paradigm-research/humanode-validators-growth-moving-closer-to-1k-hmnd-is-listed-on-mexc-impossible-finance-15d9bbc423d4