Humanity Protocol (H): Building trust in the world of AI

Identity confirmation has become one of the most problematic issues in the digital world. As artificial intelligence (AI) marches on, the line between real and bogus has blurred across social media, finance, gaming and other Web 2.0 and web3 platforms. The problem isn’t just limited to deepfakes or bots impersonating humans — it also includes individuals creating multiple fake accounts to manipulate systems, spread misinformation or exploit financial incentives. Existing identity solutions often depend upon centralized authorities that store and control user data, creating risks of surveillance, censorship and breaches. 

Few projects have attempted to tackle these issues coherently. Sam Altman–backed Worldcoin (WLD) is one prominent attempt to solve the problem through biometric iris scans to verify user identity. While it promises global coverage and ease of proof, it has also faced criticism for concentrating control, collecting sensitive data and potentially building new forms of centralized biometric registries.

Humanity Protocol (H) is a decentralized platform that takes a different approach. It combines palm recognition technology with privacy-enhancing cryptographic tools and decentralized infrastructure to ensure users retain ownership and control of their data — and proves that they’re real, unique humans without revealing their private information. Humanity Protocol spreads trust across a network of independent validators, aiming to preserve privacy and reduce the risks of data monopolies.

Key Takeaways:

• Humanity Protocol (H) is a decentralized identity network that combines palm biometrics, ZK proofs and blockchain validation to confirm real, unique human user identities while preserving their privacy.

• The platform's native token, H, is used for staking, governance and for paying transaction fees when using the protocol's services.

• H can be bought on Bybit as a USDT Spot pair or as a USDT Perpetual contract.