The Human Institute has announced the launch of the Humanity Protocol in collaboration with Animoca Brands and Polygon Labs. This protocol introduces a new palm recognition technology that ensures secure identity verification within the Web3 environment. The use of zero-knowledge proofs guarantees privacy preservation, giving users full control over their data.
Founded by tech entrepreneur Terence Kwok, the Humanity Protocol aims to enhance the human element in the era of AI. The governing council includes Yat Siu from Animoca Brands and Sandeep Nailwal from Polygon Labs, who have contributed their expertise to the ecosystem's development and the application of best practices in Web3. The protocol utilizes the Polygon CDK to create L2 chains on Ethereum, enhancing efficiency and scalability.
The Humanity Protocol serves as the "human layer" for Web3, employing a zkEVM Layer-2 blockchain protocol and a Proof of Humanity consensus mechanism for identity verification. This allows Web3 users to verify themselves without compromising their privacy, a significant departure from existing biometric methods. The protocol provides users with complete control over their data and identity, while developers can utilize unique authentication systems that prevent personal data from being visible, thanks to zero-knowledge proofs that enhance user privacy.
This innovative blockchain ecosystem promises "genuine sybil resistance" and the integration of "verifiable credentials within its decentralized validator node network." This could pave the way for a variety of decentralized applications that respect privacy, including fully on-chain games, DePIN (Decentralized Physical Infrastructure) systems, decentralized social media, and potentially more. The Humanity Protocol Testnet is set to go live soon, with an official announcement stating that "users will soon be invited to onboard and begin earning rewards."
