This protocol is designed to address the challenges of sybil resistance in Web3.
The Human Institute, a human-centered technology company, today announced a partnership with Polygon Labs and Animoca Brands to develop a human-proof authentication protocol using palm recognition technology to ensure a secure, accessible, and inclusive Web3 user experience. The protocol adopts a non-intrusive approach and aims to promote the development of diverse blockchain applications, including on-chain games, DeFi solutions, and even real-world asset integration.
The newly launched protocol is called the “Humanity Protocol” and sees the participation of technology and blockchain experts. Terence Kwok led the project with input from a group of high-profile leaders, including Yat Siu from Animoca Brands and Sandeep Nailwal from Polygon Labs.
The Human Institute noted in a blog post that the protocol will leverage Polygon CDK, an open-source framework created by Polygon that enables developers to build modular, ZK-powered layer 2 blockchains on top of Ethereum.
“The zkEVM Layer-2 blockchain protocol leverages Polygon CDK to secure the network through zero-knowledge cryptographic proofs, combined with a Proof-of-Human (PoH) consensus mechanism for authentication.”
At the same time, Animoca Brands will leverage its Web3 and digital ownership expertise to support the project in growing its ecosystem.
According to the Institute for Humanity, palm recognition technology is a less invasive alternative to the controversial iris scanning method and can be easily accessed via smartphones. This approach strengthens defenses against bots and fraudulent accounts while allowing users to securely prove their identity on the blockchain.
As part of the initial phase, Human Protocol plans to launch a testnet and invite users to participate and earn rewards. The project also aims to bring "the first billion people to the blockchain." #Polygon #ID验证
