TL;DR

Dear members of the Humanode community and companions, we have embarked on an incredible adventure over the past fortnight, marked by significant strides and accomplishments. Today, we are here to introduce several thrilling announcements and developments.

First and foremost, Humanode EVM Testnet V “Israfel” is now live for public testing. Everyone is invited to join the fun and extremely important process of making sure everything works so that Humanode can bring the EVM network live to mainnet in the very near future!

To celebrate the launch, the Humanode team has created special sprint quests related to Israfel testnet on Zealy. There is a 20,000 HMND prize pool up for grabs. The campaign is live only for 10 days. Click here to start the quests!

Also, last Friday, Humanode Community Call took place. The team chatted about EVM, private on-chain bio-mapping, BotBasher adoption, and more. In case you missed it, here’s a recording for you.

Discover how Humanode’s BotBasher is integrated with QuestN, confirming genuine human engagement. Learn how to set up and launch Sybil-resistant quests to ensure only verified humans engage with your campaigns. Also, celebrating the integration of Humanode BotBasher with QuestN, Humanode unveils the first-ever Sybil-resistant quest on QuestN! Participate to win rewards!

Humanode announced the results of the POB Naming Contest. Big thanks to everyone who submitted their ideas. The team is officially naming it “SurroGate”! A huge shoutout to the top 10 name contributors who are selected for the $50 HMND reward! Check out the winning entries here.

On top of that, Humanode joins forces with SpaceID before its launch of .sei name service. Verify your uniqueness with BotBasher to get into Pre-registration Whitelist.

Moreover, Humanode joined Melon DAO and selected partners’ airdrop claims. This means that human nodes get extra points when claiming your MELON airdrop. Melon is a DAO for content collectible NFTs that integrates with all major Social Media platforms, bringing content NFTs to the next level and reaching their deserved potential.

With that, we bring our current report to a close. Keep an eye out for further updates, and let’s persist in this journey together!

Development

Humanode Dev Updates

i. Major Updates

🔺Humanode EVM Testnet Israfel is open for Public testing! Not only can you test its functionalities, but you can also spread your wings by deploying smart contracts and Dapps.

ii. Updates from the Humanode Network

🔺Elevated prettier from 2.8.8 straight to 3.0.0.

🔺Reshaped CI structure.

🔺Amends to the yarn invocation for E2E tests CI.

🔺Refined the yarn framework in repository.

🔺Reshaped CI roadmap

🔺Transitioned to the action plan at CI.

iii. Mainnet Landing

Over at the mainnet website:

🔺Given the events section a fresh update.

🔺Added some juicy info about Testnet5 EVM playground

🔺Patched up the interact layout.

iv. Discord Integration Landing

For BotBasher website:

🔺Refreshed the bio-verified session tally.

🔺Embedded Bioauthorizations in our Server list arena. You can check it out on https://botbasher.humanode.io/

Humanode EVM Testnet “Israfel”

Humanode EVM Testnet V “Israfel” Public Testnet is Live

The long wait is over! The private tests for the Humanode EVM Testnet “Israfel” have been ongoing, and the dev team has been making adjustments every step of the way. Now it is time to take it to the next stage… Public Testing!

Everyone is now invited to join the fun and extremely important process of making sure everything works so that Humanode can bring the EVM network live to mainnet in the very near future!

EVM will be deployed to Humanode Mainnet on August 14th — 20th, 2023, Open Testnet will keep running to spot and resolve issues.

To make sure that everything is in place and working smoothly before deploying to Mainnet, the team needs you to test the Humanode EVM as much as possible, and perhaps even try to build on it.

Here are the things that Humanode needs you to test out:

• Bioautharization as always

• The faucet that gives only native HMND that you later have to swap to eHMND

Several swaps of tokens both ways transact from an HMND wallet to an eHMND wallet

• Humanode node deployment with Testnet V “Israfel”

• Metamask usage (Send eHMND between different EVM wallets)

• Solidity and Vyper smart-contract deployment

Here are step-by-step guides and links that will help you to test the functionalities:

• Humanode node deployment and Bioauthorization. Launcher: https://launcher.humanode.io/. If you are already running a node then you can create a new workspace and then just choose Testnet 5!

• Testnet Israfel Faucet: https://t.me/HumanodeTestnet5FaucetBot

• Swap between HMND and eHMND: https://evm-playground.testnet5.stages.humanode.io/swap/native-to-evm

• Testnet Israfel Interactive Explorer: https://polkadot.js.org/apps/?rpc=wss%3A%2F%2Fexplorer-rpc-ws.testnet5.stages.humanode.io#/explorer

• Here you can find all the guides that you might require on your journey: https://gitbook.humanode.io/docs/

Other than checking the standard functionalities, It’d be impressive if you could launch any ready-made smart contracts or even a fork.

Thirdweb stands out as a developer-centric project, and they’ve incorporated the Humanode chain. Let your creativity flow and bring your ideas to life.

Humanode Bot Basher

BotBasher for Discord

Testers can verify themselves as unique living human beings, and enter the Sybil-resistant channels on the Humanode Discord server.

BotBasher for Discord is an application that has been created utilizing the Humanode private biometric verification technology, allowing Discord users to verify that their account is owned by a unique living human being, and Discord servers to create Sybil-resistant channels, by limiting specified channels to verified human beings only. As the BotBasher for Discord works alongside other popular Discord applications, the servers will be able to provide their users with Sybil-resistant voting (1 user, 1 vote), Sybil-resistant whitelisting, Sybil-resistant airdrops, NFT mints, and more!

As the technology behind the application is the Humanode crypto-biometric technology, the users are able to conduct private and secure uniqueness and liveness checks over anonymized data, without revealing any private information or fear of having their biometric data hacked.

As a note of caution, one user is only able to create one bio-authentication, meaning that the user can only tie one account to their physical identity, limiting their access to the BotBasher-enabled Sybil-resistant channels (or servers) to that verified account.

Once an account has been bio-authenticated and receives the role of a Verified Human, they will be able to utilize that verification for all servers that are BotBasher enabled.

🔺As you all know, the team has recently performed a server reboot for BotBasher. This means it’s time to reverify your accounts to regain your Verified Human role on Discord.

Feel free to talk to the team if you encounter any problems during your re-verification.

If this is your first time verifying, check the #verification channel for a guide on Discord.

For more info tap here.

🔺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.

In this article, the team provides an in-depth look at how BotBasher processes and protects user data through Confidential Computing technology. They discuss the various stages of Humanode’s biometric verification process, from data collection to encryption and storage, and explore how BotBasher prioritizes user privacy and security at every step.

Humanode Mainnet

Beginning as a dream in 2017, put into action in 2020, and 4 public testnets with over 10,000 unique participants starting in 2021, Humanode has launched 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:

• Token claim: https://token-claims.mainnet.stages.humanode.io/
• Launcher: https://launcher.humanode.io
• Guides (Validator and Token claim): https://gitbook.humanode.io/mainnet-guide/
• In-depth docs: https://gitbook.humanode.io/docs/
• Airdrop article: https://blog.humanode.io/sybil-resistant-retroactive-airdrop/

🔺 Humanode explorer by Subscan available: Visit https://humanode.subscan.io/ to navigate through the sea of blocks and learn about what is happening on the Humanode blockchain.

🔺 Humanode Explorer by Subscan — How does it work

🔺Validator Ranking: The Humanode team has created a link where everyone can see the latest data and information regarding the performance of human nodes.

Partnerships

Humanode x SpaceID

Humanode joins forces with SpaceID before its launch of .sei name service. Verify your uniqueness with BotBasher to get into Pre-registration Whitelist.

Humanode x Melon DAO

Humanode joined Melon DAO selected partners' airdrop claim. This means that human nodes get extra points when claiming your MELON airdrop.

Melon is a DAO for content collectible NFTs that integrates with all major Social Media platforms, bringing content NFTs to the next level and reaching their deserved potential. With Melon, creators can easily verify their authenticity and turn content into Ethereum NFT drops that are technically customized to their needs, while also having full ownership of their NFT smart contract. The Melon DAO curates culturally significant content and creators for web3, including memes, music videos, short films, and other iconic content NFTs.

The Melon airdrop campaign will distribute JUICE points to all its users, which can be converted into MELON. Tap here to learn everything about JUICE points and how it works.

Here is how to participate:

• Go to the Melon Airdrop Claim page — https://melon.ooo/token
• Insert Humanode’s promo code MELON3 (by using this code you will get an extra 1,000 JUICE once you complete the tasks)
• Connect your wallet address and Discord account
• Complete the tasks and get all JUICE points juicy

And if you want to give it an extra squeeze to get some more Melon JUICE, join the special Humanode<>Melon DAO Galxe campaign to run the chance of being one of the lucky 50 winners who will get 3,000 extra JUICE points!

Note: In order to participate in the Galxe campaign you MUST register your wallet address on the Melon Airdrop Claim page first, then register the same wallet address used for the airdrop claim on Galxe.

Sybil-resistant Quests on QuestN with BotBasher

Discover how Humanode’s BotBasher is integrated with QuestN, confirming genuine human engagement. Learn how to set up and launch Sybil-resistant quests to ensure only verified humans engage with your campaigns.

Also, celebrating the integration of Humanode BotBasher with QuestN, Humanode unveils the first-ever Sybil-resistant quest on QuestN.

Participate to win rewards!

Listing

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

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

🔺BingX: https://support.bingx.com/hc/en-001/articles/17928663093017-BingX-Spot-Adds-Humanode-HMND-Trading-Pair

Zealy

Humanode Sybil-resistant Quests on Zealy

Join Humanode’s Zealy Questboard for the chance to earn rewards. Anyone can join the quests, whether you are a new community member or a long-time participant.

Solve quests, find secret codes, get involved in the Humanode community, and learn about Humanode and BotBasher.

📝 How to?

1. Visit Humanode’s Zealy Questboard, and log in to Zealy using your Discord account.

2. Complete the quests to unlock experience points (XP).

The more experience points you gain, the higher your level goes on the Zealy Questboard. The higher your level on Zealy, the more roles you can acquire, and the greater your chances of qualifying to share the prize. Zealy keeps track of the amount of XP you earn.

Here’s the link >> https://link.humanode.io/zealy <<

Wondering how the team will decide the winners and dish out $HMND rewards? Here’s a breakdown of the winning determination process:

🏆 Top 10 Sprinters: When a sprint ends, they will give a shoutout to the top 10 players who scored the most experience points (XP).

🏆 Monthly Retroactive Rewards: At the end of each month the team will retroactively reward the top 20 XP gainers on the Zealy Questboard. Consistency is key! The first monthly snapshot will take place on June 19th!

Whether you aim to secure a top spot in the sprint rankings or strive for monthly recognition, every quest you finish and every XP you earn brings you closer to the prize. The determination of winners will be based solely on the XP earned. So, focus on completing quests, engaging with the community, and expanding your knowledge to maximize your chances of securing a top position.

Important things to consider:

• The team will be rebooting XP every 3 months so that everyone gets a fair chance to win.
• You can only win 1 spot on each sprint and similarly will be eligible to win 1 spot on a monthly retroactive reward list.
• The team will be adding more quests progressively.

Special sprint quests related to Israfel on Zealy

As the HumanodeEVM testnet is now open for the public, you are invited to explore the network and its capabilities, complete tasks, and earn rewards. Test out swaps, MetaMask, and contract deployment!

The Humanode team has created special sprint quests related to HumanodeEVM testnet on Zealy. There will be a 20,000 HMND prize pool up for grabs. The campaign is live for 10 days. Click here to start the quests.

Publications

Private On-chain Biomapping for enabling Sybil checks on EVM

Dive into Humanode’s latest article to fully grasp the immense potential and workings of private on-chain biomapping which enables Sybil checks on EVM.

BioDeFi — A Focus on Humanode’s Approach to Use Biometrics in DeFi

Biometrics meets DeFi: Uncover how Humanode plans to integrate biometrics for strengthened DeFi security in this article.

Awareness & Events

Humanode Community Call

Last Friday, Humanode Community Call took place. The team chatted about EVM, private on-chain bio-mapping, BotBasher adoption, and more. In case you missed it, here’s a recording for you.

Humanode Conference 2023

The team announced the dates for the Humanode Conference 2023.

The HumanodeCon `23 will be held from September 1st to September 2nd, for 2 days of panel discussions, special presentations, tutorials, guest speakers, and some fun in general!

The majority of the conference will be held online (venue to be announced at a later date), and the sign-up process will begin later this month.

In addition to the online conference, the Humanode team will also be gathering together from around the globe to meet up in Batumi, Georgia. So, if you happen to be a short hop away from Georgia (or if you don’t mind flying across the globe, like the team members), the team plans to rent out a venue for some great food, drink, music, and camaraderie, and you are welcome to join the fun too!

With Humanode EVM around the corner, and some new breakthroughs concerning Homomorphic Encryption and Humanode Bio-Authorization, and many new partnerships being built with various Web3 projects and communities, this is a conference that you will not want to miss.

So remember to reserve Sept 1st and 2nd for the HumanodeCon`23! More information to follow.

Contests

Announcing the results of the POB Naming Contest

Big thanks to everyone who submitted their ideas for the Private On-chain Biomapping naming contest. The team is officially naming it “SurroGate”!

A huge shoutout to the top 10 name contributors who are selected for the $50 in HMND reward!

Check out the winning entries here.

MISC

• Humanode proposal for SushiSwap. Let’s bring Quadratic LP staking to Sushi!
• Here’s Humanode proposal to Synapse to deploy a bridge for connecting Humanode EVM to other EVM chains.
• Scam alert: there is a Humanode Hub named group with a different handle. Check humanode.io for links.

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