Humanity Protocol Launches $1.1B Mainnet to Challenge Worldcoin—Privacy-First Identity Goes Web3

Game on, Worldcoin—a new contender just entered the ring. Humanity Protocol fires up its $1.1 billion mainnet, pitching privacy-first identity as the bridge from Web2 to Web3.

Why it matters: In a world where data leaks are the new normal, this protocol bets big on self-sovereign identity—no eyeball scans required. Take that, Sam Altman.

Under the hood: Zero-knowledge proofs and decentralized identifiers (DIDs) do the heavy lifting, letting users own their digital footprint without handing over biometric gold. Finally, a use case for blockchain that doesn’t involve JPEGs of monkeys.

The kicker: With regulators circling like vultures, Humanity Protocol’s timing is either genius or disastrous. But hey, what’s crypto without a little existential risk? (Bonus jab: At least this $1.1B isn’t vaporware… probably.)