Humanode

Mission & Key Concepts

From truth = authority to truth = money, how much has changed? In the Humanode protocol, truth = human existence

𝗛𝘂𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗼𝗱𝗲 is the first crypto-biometric network where One human = One node that brings sybil resistance and innovative governance models to the crypto industry using private biometric technology.

We focus on Proof of Personhood (PoP) protocols, types of identity verification mechanisms that aim to protect digital space from identity fraud.

Current challenges

Problem

Modern PoW and PoS Sybil-resistant protocols are inherently plutocratic at the very core. Concentration of capital inevitably leads to centralization in the form of oligopolies and monopolies.

The original idea of decentralization is dead, a mere facade, behind which validator oligopolies and mining cartels own the networks and dominate the market.

Humanode's solution

Instead of relying on mining equipment or stake, Humanode conducts private biometric verification of its validators to ensure that there is only one unique living human being behind each node.

Humanode considers all humans to be equal, thus all nodes deployed are equal in terms of fee distribution, validation, and voting.

1 human = 1 node = 1 vote.

Culture

We are 18 team members, in operations and tech teams respectively, working remotely across the globe from Italy, Ukraine, Venezuela, Pakistan, Georgia, Poland, India, Indonesia, Singapore, Brazil, and Japan.

History & Achievements

Founded: 2020

HQ: Batumi, Adjaria, Georgia

Backed by:

• Republic Capital
• Tribe Capital
• Avalanche Foundation
• Wintermute
• GravityX Capital
• Shima Capital
• Genblock Capital
• AU21 Capital, StaFi
• Jaynti Kanani
• Sandeep Nailwal

Plans for 2023-2024:

Q2/2023:

• Distributed private
• biometric enclaves
• Open-source reps

Q3/2023:

Zero-knowledge

• biometrics tests

Q4/2023:

• Cost-based fee system

Q1/2024:

• One-click humanode app
• Proposal pool system
• Vortex DAO
• Developer framework

Q2/2024:

• Multi-modal biometric security
• Formation

Q3/2024:

• BCI / Neurosignatures private tests
• Fath

Core Team     

• Dato Kavazi - Co-Founder
• Victor Paradigm - Co-Founder
• MOZGIII - Tech Leader & Co-Founder