Introducing the benefits of I-AM-HUMAN: NEAR’s Groundbreaking Proof-of-Personhood Protocol

NFT Club Labs
3 min readJun 16, 2023

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Unlocking Opportunities and Ensuring Fairness in the NEAR Ecosystem

In a world dominated by online anonymity, NEAR Protocol has taken a significant step forward with the introduction of I-AM-HUMAN, a groundbreaking protocol that verifies, recognizes, and values your identity as a human being. This innovative solution opens up a world of possibilities in the NEAR ecosystem, including voting on elections, on-chain reputation, grassroots funding, and much more.

The Need for Proof-of-Personhood

The web3 allows anyone who wants to set up many identities to do so anonymously, therefore NEAR seeks to revolutionise the web3 area by improving the user experience. The experienced team behind I-AM-HUMAN created a protocol that acts as proof of humanity on NEAR after realising that approximately 2 billion paperless people globally lack access to essential services like banking, insurance, and elections. The NEAR Digital Collective (NDC) general elections are made possible by this protocol, which also gives the ecosystem the ability to develop ground-breaking features on a global level.

Benefits of I-AM-HUMAN

The benefits of getting “unique human” status that accompanies I-AM-HUMAN are:

  • Voting and Polling
  • Fair Airdrops and Product Launches
  • Reputation Systems
  • Learn-to-Earn, Play-to-Earn, Move-to-Earn

1. Voting and Polling

In the rapidly evolving landscape of Web 3.0, where digital interactions shape our lives, it becomes crucial to establish and verify our humanity. Think of I-AM-HUMAN as your voter registration, ensuring your human identity is authenticated for the upcoming ecosystem voting. I-AM-HUMAN prioritizes the democratic process, starting with polling and eventually formal voting on proposals to elect representatives in the first NDC congress. This systems also allows one-person-one-vote principles providing equal representation and fair outcomes, upholding democratic values.

2. Fair Airdrops and Product Launches

Without verification, there is no way to guarantee that each person receives an equitable distribution of tokens during airdrops. Some participants can obtain an excessively high quantity of tokens, while others might receive none at all, leading to an uneven distribution and community members’ unhappiness.

Ensuring fairness is at the core of I-AM-HUMAN. By implementing a one-person-one-drop policy, the protocol guarantees the equitable distribution of products and airdrops. This prevents unfair advantages and duplications in the distribution process, promoting equal opportunities and a level playing field for all participants.

3. Reputation Systems

Leveraging the concept of proof-of-personhood, I-AM-HUMAN establishes a reputation system within the NEAR ecosystem. By verifying users as unique humans, the protocol creates a foundation for reliable identification and trust. Active participation in activities such as voting, contributing to discussions, and engaging in community initiatives contributes to shaping one’s reputation.

For instance, users with higher reputation scores are more likely to be trusted by the community, leading to increased collaboration opportunities, invitations to exclusive events, and access to early-stage projects within the NEAR ecosystem.

4. Learn-to-Earn, Play-to-Earn, Move-to-Earn

Initiatives like “Learn-to-Earn,” “Play-to-Earn,” and “Move-to-Earn” encourage the use of particular platforms, technologies, or ecosystems. Offering prizes or incentives encourages people to experiment with and adopt new technologies, which helps these ecosystems grow and flourish.

I-AM-HUMAN opens the doors to various earning opportunities through its Learn-to-Earn, Play-to-Earn, and Move-to-Earn principles. By obtaining proof-of-personhood, users gain access to initiatives where learning, playing, or taking action can lead to earning rewards or incentives.

The Future of I-AM-HUMAN

As an open and public protocol, I-AM-HUMAN allows users to maintain a single I-AM-HUMAN status.

Other websites, apps, DAOs, and protocols on NEAR will be able to leverage this proof-of-humanity, opening up a world of possibilities and ensuring the integrity of human identities in the digital realm.

To Register yourself as a “I-AM-HUMAN” visit https://i-am-human.app/?community=nftclub&vertical=nft

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