Why the Project Was Created
Web2 Centralization Risks
Existing digital identity systems store raw biometric data centrally.
This creates risk of hacking and unauthorized access.
Web3 Sybil Attacks
Fake accounts and bots distort online economies and governance.
Proof-of-humanity is needed to ensure fairness.
Biometric Verification
Palm-vein biometrics ensure uniqueness without storing sensitive data.
Web3 Sybil Attacks
Sybil attacks plague Web3. Fake accounts distort governance and resource allocation. Without identity solutions, these attacks are hard to prevent. The horizontal bar chart shows the breakdown of Sybil attack vectors. Airdrop farming accounts for 45%, governance manipulation 30%, and resource exploitation 25%.
Identity Validators
Validators
Validators verify data and issue verifiable credentials. In Phase 1, the core platform is the sole issuer. In Phase 2, accredited validators stake tokens. This aligns incentives with protocol integrity.
zkProofer Nodes
zkProofer Nodes facilitate secure identity verification. They process credentials and zero-knowledge proofs. They verify credentials for third-party dApps. Node operators must obtain a license, showing network integrity.
Node licenses are allocated through a random draw system. This mechanism ensures that all participants have an equal opportunity to acquire nodes of varying tiers, preventing centralization and promoting widespread network participation. The total supply of zkProofer Node Licenses is capped at 100,000, with availability determined by the structured draw system. This approach maintains a balanced ecosystem where node ownership is widely distributed rather than concentrated among a few entities
To reinforce the long-term sustainability of the ecosystem, 18% of all $H tokens are allocated to Verifier Nodes for user-related verification tasks. Additionally, 25% of all verification fees collected from ecosystem DApp are distributed among zkProofer Nodes. This dual-reward structure ensures that node operators remain incentivized to maintain network security, privacy, and efficiency.
Human ID
Human ID is Humanity Protocol unique identification card.
It's currently on the testnet.
Register at testnet.humanity.org/login.
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Unique Identifier
Each Human ID is unique to an individual.
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Privacy-Focused
Leverages zero-knowledge proofs for selective sharing.
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Testnet Available
Experience the registration process on the test network.
Once created, you’ll be in the dashboard. It is currently on testnet. The Palm Not Enrolled is a feature that will be released in Phase 2 when the palm scanners are distributed.
Palm Recognition
Humanity Protocol uses palm recognition.
It leverages both palm print and palm vein recognition.
This creates a reliable method for verifying human identity.
The palm recognition process is executed in two phases to maximize accessibility and precision. Phase 1 employs palm print recognition, which uses personal smartphone cameras to capture images of the palm’s external features, such as skin patterns, lines, and creases. These attributes are analyzed using Convolutional Neural Networks (CNN) to extract key features and differentiate individuals. This phase enables quick and convenient user verification while ensuring a high level of accuracy in identifying unique individuals. However, since external palm prints may change over time due to aging or environmental factors, Phase 2 introduces a more advanced biometric approach.
Phase 2 enhances identity verification by incorporating palm vein recognition, which requires a specialized infrared-enabled device connected to a smartphone. This method captures the internal vascular structure of the palm, which remains stable throughout an individual’s lifetime and is nearly impossible to replicate or forge. Studies, such as those conducted by Fujitsu, have demonstrated that palm vein recognition offers an exceptional false acceptance rate of less than 0.00008% and a false rejection rate of only 0.01%. By analyzing both palm prints and palm veins, the Humanity Protocol ensures an unparalleled level of biometric accuracy, creating a unique digital identity signature for every verified user.
Stakeholders
The Humanity Protocol ecosystem is composed of several key stakeholders, each playing a distinct role in the network’s functionality and economic sustainability. These participants contribute to the protocol’s security, governance, and adoption through various mechanisms.Primary Stakeholders:
- End Users: Individuals who engage with the network by verifying their identity, participating in governance, and utilizing ecosystem applications. These users benefit from secure identity verification and may receive incentives for their engagement.
- Identity Validators: Participants who stake $H tokens to issue and verify identity credentials. Their role is crucial in maintaining network integrity, and they earn a share of verification fees as compensation.
- zkProofer Node Operators: Responsible for running verification proofs that validate credentials. These operators receive rewards in return for their computational efforts, which support the protocol’s trust architecture.
- Third-Party Applications: External platforms that integrate with the Humanity Protocol to utilize identity verification and attestation services. These applications contribute to network activity and may receive onboarding incentives for participation.
- Humanity Protocol Foundation: Manages various aspects of the protocol, including operational costs, partnerships, and community incentives. The foundation also plays a role in maintaining liquidity and supporting ecosystem development.
- Governance Participants: $H token holders who participate in governance by voting on key protocol decisions. Their involvement ensures decentralized decision-making and long-term network sustainability.
The interaction between these stakeholders establishes an interconnected ecosystem where each participant benefits from and contributes to the overall functionality of the Humanity Protocol. As adoption grows, the collective engagement of these groups is expected to drive network expansion and enhance the token’s utility.
Project Investors
Funding Round
On January 27, 2025, Humanity Protocol secured $20M in funding. The funding round was co-led by Pantera and Jump.
Valuation
The funding was raised at a Fully Diluted Valuation (FDV) of $1.1B. This highlights the strong investor confidence.
Other Investors
Investors also include Animoca, Shima, Hashed, and Mechanism Capital. Cypher and more also invested in the protocol.
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