Humanity Protocol: "Building Trust in the AI Era with 'Proof of Humanity' Infrastructure" [Cointerview]

YM Lee

Summary

Humanity Protocol stated that it aims to solve issues such as impersonation and fraud resulting from AI with its blockchain-based proof of humanity infrastructure.
By introducing biometric authentication and privacy-preserving technologies like Palm Scan and zkTLS, the company plans to build a trustworthy identity verification system for companies and platforms.
It will expand collaboration with Korean companies and universities to create diverse real-world Web3 use cases.

Interview with Terence Kwok, CEO of Humanity Protocol

Solving AI Side Effects with 'Proof of Humanity' Infrastructure

Utilizing Biometric Authentication Technologies like 'Palm Scan'

Sharing Only Desired Data with 'zkTLS'

Active Collaboration with Korean Companies and Universities

*Terence Kwok, CEO of Humanity Protocol, being interviewed by Bloomingbit on the 25th. / Photo = Youngmin Lee, Bloomingbit Journalist*

"As artificial intelligence (AI) advances at a tremendous speed, side effects such as fraud, impersonation, and forgery are also increasing. Humanity Protocol aims to prevent such issues through blockchain-based 'proof of humanity' infrastructure and to build a trustworthy internet environment."

Terence Kwok, CEO of Humanity Protocol (photo), stated in the interview with Bloomingbit on the 25th that Humanity Protocol will improve the increasingly chaotic internet environment caused by the proliferation of AI by building human-centric trust infrastructure.

We spoke in detail with CEO Kwok about the rapidly changing future of the internet due to artificial intelligence and the blockchain-based 'proof of humanity' infrastructure envisioned by Humanity Protocol.

Improving the Internet Environment with 'Proof of Humanity' Infrastructure

CEO Kwok emphasized that in the age of AI, infrastructure to prove genuine 'human' identity in the digital space is becoming increasingly important. He believes that more and more companies and platforms will adopt 'proof of humanity' infrastructure to prevent cases of impersonation, fraud, and forged identities involving the misuse of AI bots.

He said, "Many instances of fraud and impersonation have occurred on major platforms like Facebook and LinkedIn," and added, "Humanity Protocol has built the proof of humanity infrastructure as an Ethereum-based Layer 2 blockchain." He continued, "We are confident that our infrastructure will be used in an even wider range of fields moving forward," and explained, "With Humanity Protocol, individuals can self-verify information such as employment, education, nationality, and assets online."

*Humanity Protocol utilizes 'Palm Scan' technology as part of its proof of humanity infrastructure. / Photo = Humanity Protocol*

Humanity Protocol uses 'Palm Scan' technology as a medium for proof of humanity. Palm scanning is proven technology in payment systems in various countries such as the US, China, and Japan. It is known for its resistance to forgery, as each individual has unique palm features.

CEO Kwok explained, "Palm vein and pattern recognition technology is also being used by companies such as Amazon in the US and Tencent in China, as each person's palm characteristics are different," and added, "Humanity Protocol plans to introduce more authentication methods beyond this."

Verifying Only the Desired Data with 'zkTLS'

Humanity Protocol differentiates itself from conventional Web2-based identity verification systems in that it enables users to verify only the data they wish to share, based on 'zkTLS' (Zero-Knowledge Transport Layer Security Protocol).

This method allows data to be transmitted between servers using Zero-Knowledge Proof (ZKP) without revealing personal information. Unlike centralized companies like Google and Facebook, users only share necessary data to prove its authenticity, rather than disclosing all information.

CEO Kwok said, "With Humanity Protocol, you can share your information only at the desired time, and only with the people or companies you wish," and added, "We operate a trust-based protocol that ensures users’ privacy and data ownership."

He further stated, "Such a trust-based infrastructure is essential for the future and advancement of the internet, and we will create real-world use cases in diverse areas beyond Web3."

Active Collaboration with Korean Companies and Universities

CEO Kwok announced plans to collaborate with Korean companies and universities that require identity verification infrastructure. Recently, Humanity Protocol conducted a hackathon with Korea University and is reportedly in contact with major Korean conglomerates.

He said, "We regard the Korean market as extremely important, not only because of its substantial crypto investor base," adding, "There are many excellent developers and founders in Korea, and universities are actively researching new technologies."

He continued, "We are grateful that so many Web3 communities in Korea have supported us from the early days," and added, "We will continue working with key players in the Korean market to build a broader ecosystem together."

Youngmin Lee, Bloomingbit Journalist 20min@bloomingbit.io