"One Human = One Node?" - Humanode's Bold Plan to Fix Crypto Governance for the future of UBI

Web3 Magic - interviews with builders of novel blockchain solutions

In this Web3Magic Builder Spotlight, I talk to Viktor, co-founder of Humanode.io, one of the most radical blockchain experiments out there: a Layer 1 secured not by stake or work, but by proof of biometric uniqueness. Yep, real humans, not capital, run this network.
We go deep into:
- Why proof-of-stake and proof-of-work are still plutocratic
- How Humanode uses facial recognition + confidential computing to verify humanity (without storing your data)
- The ethics and tech behind biometric verification
- What makes Humanode different from Worldcoin, and why it actually decentralizes the validator layer
- How you can run a node from your phone and earn $25/month just for being consistently human
- Use cases beyond the chain: civil-resistant airdrops, Discord governance, and DeSci + gaming partnerships coming in hot
We also talk distribution, community building, and how Humanode grew a 20+ person team of long-term believers.
This is not just another chain. It's a bet on humans as validators of truth—and it might just change the game.
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Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Blockchain and Human Node
02:07 Victor's Journey into Blockchain
04:43 The Concept of Human Node
08:13 Verification of Human Identity
10:12 Data Security and Privacy in Human Node
13:15 Running a Node: Hardware and Incentives
16:14 Consensus Mechanism: Proof of Biometric Uniqueness
18:01 Human Node's Role in the Web3 Ecosystem
21:18 Consumer Applications and User Growth
23:01 Future Plans and Collaborations
24:29 Technical Difficulties and Connection Issues
24:33 Collaboration with Collabland
24:35 Human Node's Unique Approach to User Verification
25:32 Team Structure and Community Engagement
27:08 Integration with New Chains
28:39 Business Models and Revenue Streams
32:59 Comparing Human Node to WorldCoin
35:45 Future Prospects and Community Involvement
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