Proof of Humanity: project for UBI
"Proof of Humanity" is a blockchain initiative designed to authenticate human identities in the digital world, distinguishing them from bots. This project integrates identity verification with societal benefits, such as Universal Basic Income (UBI), and faces challenges in ensuring privacy and countering AI-generated false identities. Its aim is to foster a more secure and equitable digital environment.
Crypto & United BIE
11/30/20232 min read
In the blockchain and cryptocurrency world, a new idea called "Proof of Humanity" (PoH) is becoming more known. This project is about confirming if someone is really a human in the digital world. It looks to solve big problems in our time of digital technology.
PoH is a project on the Ethereum blockchain. It aims to find out if the activities on the blockchain are done by real humans and not by robots. Started by Kleros and the Democracy Earth Foundation, this project is not only technical. It also looks at how it can help society.
In PoH, when someone wants to be recognized as a human, they need to give their name, a description, a photo, and a short video. This video lets other people on the platform confirm that they are human. Also, a person who is already recognized on the platform has to say that they know this new person. This is important to keep the platform safe from fake accounts or robots.
Central to the ethos of Proof of Humanity (PoH) is its integration with the Universal Basic Income (UBI) concept. The system operates by distributing UBI tokens to verified human participants on the platform. This innovative approach not only targets the alleviation of poverty but also aims to foster a life of dignity for people across the globe. By intertwining identity verification with socio-economic benefits, PoH aspires to reshape the digital world into a more inclusive and equitable space for all.
PoH can do more than just confirm human identities. It can be used to make voting in elections more open and fair. It also can help fight false information on social media. PoH wants to make the internet a place where users have control over their own information.
PoH faces many big challenges. How to keep private information safe, make the platform easy for everyone to use, avoid too much control by one group, and keep the platform secure are all important issues. Vitalik Buterin, who helped start Ethereum, talks about these problems. He says it is very important for the community to be involved and check the platform often. A big worry is whether we can tell if a video made by AI is pretending to be a real person. This is important for PoH to work well.
Conclusion
PoH is an interesting example of how blockchain can be used for more than just money. It combines checking identities with helping society, like giving everyone a basic income. As PoH grows, it might lead to a future where our online lives are safer, fairer, and more about people. But, it will need to find ways to know if someone is really a human, especially with new AI technology.
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