Humanode: Validators growth moving closer to 1K, HMND is listed on MEXC, Impossible Finance sending 60% of the swap fees to the Humanode network, Humanode integrates with SubWallet, Comparative analysis of Layer-1 blockchain economies, Biometrics as a solution for the digital media crisis, Humanode-inspired novel “2067 the Equilibrium”, Fireside and Founders Talk took place, and more!

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9 min readMay 1, 2024

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Biweekly update 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 701 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 into 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!

Main News

🔺Validators growth

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

🔺Impossible Finance sending 60% of the swap fees to the Humanode network

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 the Humanode blockchain is becoming more self-sustainable.

The first buy-back will happen this week.

🔺Updates to the guide on launching and running human node

The team has 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.

You can access the updated guide here: https://link.humanode.io/guide/mainnet

🔺A comprehensive look at the Humanode ecosystem

It includes a range of partners across various sectors such as DeFi, wallets, exchanges, gaming, bridges, L1/L2 ecosystems, and much more.

Development

🔺 Blockchain Progress

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. For more detailed insights, explore the Humanode GitHub.

🔺 Employing ZombieNet for E2E Network Testing

ZombieNet remains Humanode’s go-to framework for testing Substrate-based blockchains. They’ve 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.

🔺 Exploring Confidential Virtual Machine (CVM) Protocols Attestation

The team has made an abstraction that describes the general principle of transport authentication. Next, they’ll create abstractions for client, native code, and web code. The ultimate goal is to open-source this entire stack.

🔺 BotBasher Enhancements

The team has 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

Humanode is gearing up for the regular update of Facetec, its primary biometric provider, with an updated code in progress. Simultaneously, the team is 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. The team is also making significant strides in localizing the website, with translation efforts in progress across multiple languages.

Roadmap 2024

Recently, Humanode unveiled its roadmap for the year 2024, outlining a comprehensive plan of action. The roadmap not only details the current initiatives but also leaves room for the incorporation of novel ideas, features, and applications throughout the year.

Humanode Bot Basher

🔺Understanding BotBasher’s Biometric Privacy and Security Approach

Curious about how BotBasher protects your biometric data? Dive into Humanode’s blog post to explore the advanced security measures they implemented.

🔺 BotBasher now protecting 530+ Discord server communities

Integrate BotBasher to your server: https://botbasher.humanode.io/

Partnerships

🔺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

Listing

🔺MEXC lists Humanode

HMND listed on MEXC on April 19th, 2024. MEXC became the 9th exchange to list HMND (6 CEX, 2 DEX), and is pairing the native HMND with USDT.

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

HMND is listed on KuCoin and Bitmart, BingX, SimpleSwap, and Lunar Crush.

In the meantime, here are a few reminders to all:

  • HMND cannot be traded on any DEX at the moment.
  • The only places you can buy HMND at this moment are KuCoin and BitMart, SimpleSwap, BingX, and Lunar Crush.
  • ALWAYS check the official announcements.

The links to the trading pages:

🔺KuCoin: https://link.humanode.io/trade/kucoin

🔺BitMart: https://link.humanode.io/trade/bitmart

🔺SimpleSwap: https://simpleswap.io/coins/humanode

🔺CoinEx:

🔺Lunar Crush: https://lunarcrush.com/coins/hmnd/humanode

🔺BingX: https://announcement.coinex.com/hc/en-us/articles/21134832899476-CoinEx-Will-List-HMND-on-Nov-22 https://support.bingx.com/hc/en-001/articles/17928663093017-BingX-Spot-Adds-Humanode-HMND-Trading-Pair

Awareness & Events

🔥 FireSide took place

Friday, April 26th. On Humanode Radio channel on Discord» https://link.humanode.io/chat

Engage with the team next time, explore Humanode updates, and join exciting discussions.

🎙️ Founders Talk took place

The latest updates and engage in discussions directly from the heart of Humanode.

Date: Friday, April 19th

📍 Venue: 📻 Humanode Radio on Discord: https://discord.com/invite/8my5gbgptx

Publications

🔺Comparative Analysis of Layer-1 Blockchain Economies

Dive into Humanode’s 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.

🔺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. Humanode’s new article delves into the challenges plaguing the digital media landscape and proposes the adoption of biometric technology as a potential solution.

🔺2067 — The Equilibrium

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 finds himself deeper and deeper down the rabbit hole, and his morality as a 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 Mainnet

Humanode is the first crypto-biometric blockchain network where one human = one node = one vote that brings Sybil resistance and innovative governance models to the crypto industry using biometric technology.

Be sure to claim tokens as you need some to deploy the node:

🔺 Humanode explorer by Subscan

🔺 Humanode Explorer by Subscan — How does it work

🔺 Validator Ranking

MISC

  • An invitation to journalists, writers, and researchers: Calling out to journalists, writers, and researchers in the Humanode Community and beyond to join Humanode in creating content for its official blog and news channels. The team is seeking your participation in writing, sharing your work, and publishing with Humanode. The stories selected for publishing will be commissioned, so don’t miss the opportunity. Interested individuals can apply here. For more details, please read this article.
  • Scam alert: there is a Humanode Hub named group with a different handle. Check humanode.io for links.
  • Humanode invites all of you to join the official Humanode Dev group in Telegram. This group is your hub for connecting with like-minded developers, builders, coders, and innovators, sharing your ideas, and contributing to the world of Humanode’s crypto-biometric technology.

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