Humanode: LP staking program extended, The Vortex Guidebook is out, Humanode partners with Analog for cross-chain interoperability, Collaboration with ContinuumDAO, Humanode x KEKKAI, Aurora joins BotBasher family, New tutorial videos for BotBasher, Read about specifics of governance infrastructure in blockchain, the Short Story Contest is here, Final chapters of the Humanode-inspired novel “2067 the Equilibrium”, FireSide took place, and more!

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11 min readMay 29, 2024

Biweekly update vol.75, 15th May –29th May

TL;DR

As May draws to a close, we are excited to share the latest progress and achievements from Humanode over the past two weeks.

Firstly, we are pleased to announce the extension of Humanode’s LP staking program for another 6 months. Following the conclusion of the old LP staking contract on May 18th, a new contract for the WeHMND/USDC pool was deployed on May 20th. This extension adds 2,628,000 HMND to the reward pool, providing the community with continued opportunities for participation and rewards. Moreover, the team is preparing to launch a new LP staking program for WeHMND/WETH, further expanding our staking options. For detailed instructions on how to stake, please refer to the guide on Biostaker.

Furthermore, the team introduces the Vortex Guidebook, a comprehensive resource that describes Humanode’s governance structure. Understanding governance mechanisms is crucial for active community participation and decision-making, and the Vortex Guidebook aims to make this information accessible to all.

Worth mentioning, Humanode’s new State of Crypto Governance series delves into the complexities of decentralized decision-making in blockchain protocols, providing insights into the nuances of governance infrastructure. Check out Part I with the introduction to blockchain governance. Part II describes specifics of governance infrastructure.

Turning to Humanode’s development efforts, the team has been hard at work enhancing blockchain infrastructure with Substrate updates, facilitating integration with layer 2 networks and bridges. We are also excited about Humnanode’s ongoing integration efforts, particularly the integration of Telegram with BotBasher. Last week, the team developed and tested various integration schemes. The following kinds of actions have been verified: getting chat participants, kicking users from chat, listening chat joining request, listening chat config changes. On the user experience front, the team has improved the Biostaker UI, ensuring a seamless staking experience for the community.

In terms of partnerships, Humanode continues to expand its ecosystem. The collaboration with Analog will facilitate seamless connectivity between Humanode and other chains, enabling dApps to leverage Humanode’s cryptobiometric technology for Sybil-resistance. Additionally, the partnership with ContinuumDAO brings decentralized MPC infrastructure to the Humanode EVM, enhancing cross-chain functionality and liquidity. The team also announced partnerships with KEKKAI and Aurora, further bolstering their efforts to combat bots and ensure a secure and Sybil-free experience. KEKKAI’s integration with BotBasher will enhance security on their Discord, while Aurora will utilize BotBasher for Sybil resistance on its Zealy campaign.

Moreover, Humanode released new tutorial videos to guide you through the process of using BotBasher. For users on how to get verified with BotBasher, and for admins on how to integrate BotBasher into Discord servers.

Enjoy the final episode from the Book of Yumi, the third chapter of 2067 — The Equilibrium, the Humanode-inspired dystopian novel. Read Chapter 3 or start from the beginning.

Finally, don’t hesitate to join the Humanode Short Story Contest, where participants are challenged to craft fictional short stories inspired by Vortex, Cognitocracy, or Humanode technology in governance. Submit your story here. For more details about the contest tap here.

That’s a wrap. With summer on the horizon, stay tuned for more exciting updates.

Main News

🔺 LP Staking Program Extended

The old WeHMND/USDC LP staking contract (0xe9547763Baf3C89ba832bb912e6F3472cfC98402) concluded on May 18th (https://t.me/humanode/1272), 2024. A new one for the WeHMND/USDC pool was deployed on May 20th at block 7821390. The team has extended the current LP staking program by another 6 months, adding 2,628,000 HMND to the reward pool. Additionally, a new LP staking program for WeHMND/WETH is anticipated. Stay tuned for more details!

🔺The Vortex Guidebook

The team has released the Vortex Guidebook. It explains Humanode’s governance in simple, easy-to-understand terms.

🔺Humanode Biomapper & SDK

Recently, Humanode Biomapper has officially been released to all those who develop on the Humanode chain.

The release comes with the official documentation and an SDK which includes smart contracts that can be used to quickly add Biomapper functionality to your services and DApps.

🔺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

Check out the latest from the heart of Humanode’s development:

🔺 Blockchain Progress

The development team continues to enhance Humanode’s blockchain infrastructure with Substrate updates. Version 118 has been rolled out, introducing new precompiles for maintaining oracles and smart contracts that allow for zk-proof verification. Layer 2 networks can now be deployed on the Humanode chain, and Humanode can integrate with bridges faster. For detailed insights, check out the latest on the Humanode GitHub.

🔺 Block Finalization

Last week, the team tested block finalization schemes using Grafana, ensuring there were no delays in the finalization of blocks.

🔺 BotBasher x Telegram

The team is working on integrating Telegram with BotBasher. Last week, they developed and tested various integration schemes. The following kinds of actions have been verified: getting chat participants, kicking users from chat, listening chat joining request, listening chat config changes.

🔺 LP Staking Program

The Humanode Core team has extended the current LP staking program by another 6 months, adding 2,628,000 HMND to the reward pool. A new WeHMND/USDC pool was deployed at block 7821390. Additionally, a new LP staking program for WeHMND/WETH is planned, with 913,230 HMND allocated for 6 months. Users will soon be able to bridge WETH for a lower fee from Arbitrum.

🔺 E2E Network Testing

the team improved the Humanode network codebase by adding additional E2E tests and fixing warnings. They are developing a proprietary testing tool to address the limitations of ZombieNet, particularly in scaling to large node numbers. The goal is to scale up to 5K validators in the near future.

🔺 Robonode Enhancements

Robonode is the term for Humanode’s autonomous virtual machine (VM) operating within a Trusted Execution Environment that securely stores the biometric data of validators. The team completed the integration of the ScanResultBlob pattern on the Robonode side.

🔺 Biostaker UI Update

The team has made enhancements to the Biostaker UI, alongside recent updates to BotBasher and Biomapper.

🔺 Mainnet Website Localization

Significant progress has been made in localizing the Humanode website. Localization has been shipped, and several locales, in addition to English, are in progress.

Partnerships

🔺Humanode Partners with Analog for Cross-Chain Interoperability

Humanode is teaming up with Analog to facilitate cross-chain connectivity between Humanode and other chains. This integration means DApps on supported chains will be able to use Humanode’s cryptobiometric tech for Sybil-resistance. It will also allow smoother transfers of data and tokens across chains, enhancing interoperability and extending the reach of apps built on Humanode.

🔺Humanode x ContinuumDAO

The team is partnering with ContinuumDAO deploying their decentralized MPC infrastructure to the Humanode EVM. The integration is already live on Humanode Testnet. After successful integration on Humanode Mainnet dApps will enjoy enhanced cross-chain functionality, including seamless token and data transfers.

With Continuum’s technology, dApps can easily bridge tokens and messages, and tap into cross-chain liquidity. This collaboration opens up a wealth of possibilities for dApps on the Humanode and other supported chains, making operations smoother and more interconnected across different blockchain ecosystems.

🔺Humanode has partnered with KEKKAI

Humanode has partnered with KEKKAI, a Web3 platform that addresses the security issue by building a security layer for Web 3.0 transactions. With Humanode’s BotBasher, KEKKAI ensures a spam-free Discord and genuine engagement.

Secure your ‘Verified Human’ role in KEKKAI’s Discord for a Sybil-free experience.

🔺Humanode x Aurora

Welcome Aurora, the latest addition to the Humanode BotBasher family.

Aurora is a next-generation Ethereum-compatible blockchain and ecosystem that runs on the NEAR Protocol. Aurora is using Humanode BotBasher for Sybil resistance on its Zealy campaign.

Publications

🔺Vortex 1.0

A new paper sheds light on the governing structure of Vortex DAO. If you are interested in learning more about how human nodes are going to govern the network then check it out!

With Vortex coming out until the end of this year know everything there is to know to be ready for the launch.

Link: https://gitbook.humanode.io/vortex-1.0

🔺State of Crypto Governance

Governance in blockchain protocols remains a complex challenge yet to be fully mastered. What does it entail? Learn about the state of decentralized decision-making in the three-part series on Crypto Governance. The first part is out, click the link to read.

In Part 2 of this series on the State of Crypto Governance, the team dives into the specifics of how governance works in the blockchain. Want to understand the delicacies of decentralized decision-making? Read Part II

🔺2067 — The Equilibrium

Enjoy the final episode from the Book of Yumi, the third chapter of 2067 -The Equilibrium-, the Humanode-inspired dystopian novel.

In this chapter, Yumi finds out how unprepared she was for the real world. All it took was one small teeny tiny moment of not being on her toes, and the world that she thought she knew about, suddenly became real. Well, as real as things can get in a “white room”.

➡️ To jump to part 3 of The Book of Yumi, click here: https://www.wattpad.com/1448326924-2067-the-equilibrium-the-book-of-yumi-part-3-3

➡️ To start from the beginning, or the chapter you were at, click the index here: https://www.wattpad.com/story/365464316-2067-the-equilibrium

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 BotBasher

🔺Tutorial videos for BotBasher

The team has new tutorial videos for BotBasher, Humanode’s bot-busting system that keeps your Discord servers Sybil-resistant and free of pesky bots.

▶️ Users: Learn how to get verified with BotBasher and obtain linked roles on multiple servers by completing the liveness and uniqueness check once every 6 months.

▶️ Admins: Discover how to integrate BotBasher into your servers to ensure a Sybil-resistant and bot-free community.

🔺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/

Listing

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

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, MEXC.
  • 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

🔺MEXC: https://blog.humanode.io/hmnd-to-be-listed-on-mexc/

🔺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 on Friday, May 17th

On Humanode Radio channel on Discord» https://link.humanode.io/chat

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

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

Contests

🔺Humanode Short Story Contest

The Humanode team tasks you to write a fictional short story based on inspiration you may have (or may not have) gained from reading about Vortex, Cognitocracy, or Humanode technology in governance.

Short story contest theme: A fictional short story based on Vortex, Cognitocracy, or Humanode technology in governance.

  • Genre: Fiction
  • Length of short story: Minimum 1500 words.
  • When: May 28th, 2024 to Jun 10, 2024

How to submit: Write your story on Google Docs, and submit your Humanode discord name, and the link to your short story to:

https://forms.gle/oj9gbQLmZt9PncUy7

MISC

  • 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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