Humanode: A Humanized Layer 1 Network Based on Substrate

The Humanode project is based on the core principles of blockchain - decentralization, transparency, and equal participation. However, the current mainstream PoW and PoS mechanisms have inherent centralization issues, leading to the emergence of validator and miner oligarchs, which affects the security and democratic nature of blockchain.

Data shows that the number of Bitcoin and Ethereum nodes worldwide is limited and unevenly distributed, mainly concentrated in North America and Europe. This means that the control and benefits of the blockchain network are still concentrated in the hands of a few institutions and individuals.

Humanode aims to address this issue. It ensures that each node corresponds to a real and unique living person through biometric technology, rather than a machine or software. Humanode believes in equality among all humans, so all nodes should also be equal in terms of cost distribution, validation, and voting.

The slogan of Humanode is "1 person = 1 node = 1 vote", meaning that each person can only deploy one node, and each node has only one vote power. This allows for a truly decentralized, democratic blockchain network that is resistant to Sybil attacks, enabling everyone to participate and benefit fairly.

Technical Architecture

Humanode is developed based on the Substrate framework, enabling a customizable, scalable, and interoperable blockchain network. Its core technologies include:

• Private Decentralized Biometric: Using AI to analyze facial features, proving user uniqueness while protecting privacy.
• Decentralized Auditable Live Detection: Over 60 AI modules verify real live individuals.
• EVM-compatible smart contract layer: Supports applications in the Ethereum ecosystem.

Main Features

• Truly decentralized: composed of millions of equal human nodes, with no centralization or oligopoly.
• Highly democratic: one vote per node, using the Vortex system for transparent decision-making.
• Strong resistance to witch attacks: stringent biometric and liveness detection.
• BotBasher: Discord tool that eliminates bots through biometric recognition.

Application Scenarios

1. On-chain biometric authentication against witch attacks: suitable for projects that require user identity verification such as social networks, DAOs, NFTs, and DeFi.

2. Real-world asset ownership against witch attacks: Tokenization of assets such as artworks, land, real estate, etc.

3. Human-centered liquidity market maker ( AMM ): Prevent manipulation and ensure fair trading.

4. True Decentralized Autonomous Organization ( DAO ): Implement a one-person, one-vote system to prevent multi-account manipulation.

5. Decentralized Insurance: Only verified humans can insure and claim, reducing fraud.

Team and Financing

Humanode is composed of professionals from different countries and backgrounds, with rich experience in blockchain, DeFi, finance, and technology.

In April 2022, Humanode completed a $2 million seed funding round, led by Republic Capital, with participation from several well-known institutions and individuals.

Conclusion

Humanode, as an independent Layer 1 network based on Substrate, verifies the human existence and uniqueness of nodes through decentralized biometric technology, providing strong resistance to Sybil attacks. It is committed to creating a truly distributed, democratic, and secure blockchain infrastructure, offering new possibilities for the Web3 ecosystem.