Humanity Protocol has emerged from stealth with the backing of Polygon Labs and Animoca Brands, announcing the launch of a new zkEVM Layer-2 blockchain protocol. This protocol utilizes the Polygon CDK and offers a palm recognition technology for Web3 identity verification. The project’s founding council consists of Terence Kwok, Yat Siu, and Sandeep Nailwal, representing Human Institute, Animoca Brands, and Polygon Labs respectively.
The protocol aims to provide a privacy-preserving alternative to invasive biometric methods, such as iris scans. According to Yat Siu, existing Proof-of-Personhood technologies can be invasive, complex, and burdensome. By leveraging non-invasive biometrics and the Proof-of-Humanity consensus mechanism, Humanity Protocol aims to build a user-centric ecosystem that respects principles of true digital ownership and promotes equity and inclusion for all participants.
The technology will benefit various decentralized applications, including on-chain games, Decentralized Social Media (DeSO), Real World Assets (RWA), enterprise DeFi solutions, and Decentralized Physical Infrastructure (DePIN) systems. Sandeep Nailwal believes that Humanity Protocol’s sybil-resistant and verifiable credentials integration sets the foundation for a wide range of blockchain and real-world applications.
Users can easily access the zkVM-powered protocol through their smartphones, and the testnet will allow onboarded users to earn rewards. In addition, the protocol has emerged with a partnership between Human Institute, Polygon Labs, and Animoca Brands, further solidifying its potential for success.
Overall, Humanity Protocol’s emergence from stealth brings a promising new alternative to biometric identity verification and offers potential benefits for various decentralized applications. With the support of established companies and a user-centric approach, it has the potential to drive further innovation and adoption in the blockchain space.
