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Humanode

Humanode is a Rust-based, Substrate blockchain node implementation for a network that uses human biometrics to achieve Sybil resistance.

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Understand the project

Practical overview

When it fits

Use the repository when you want to develop against the Humanode node code or contribute changes. For node usage instructions and packages, follow the project’s documentation and distribution or launcher links.

Who it is for

  • Developers exploring or building a Humanode node in local development mode.
  • Contributors proposing changes to Humanode’s node implementation.

Documented uses

  • Build and run the Humanode peer locally for development.
  • Obtain node packages through the project’s distribution system or launcher.
  • Propose implementation changes through a repository pull request.
Before you choose

Requirements & limits

The repository is public and licensed under AGPL-3.0. Development requirements listed by the project are Linux or macOS and Rust; Windows is explicitly unsupported.

  • Local development uses cargo run -- --dev.
  • The repository is written in Rust and uses Substrate.
  • The project separates node-code development from package acquisition, pointing users to its distribution system or launcher for packages.
  • Contribution proceeds through pull requests and project review.

Check current requirements in the official documentation. Source-based guidance does not mean OpenViST has run or independently tested this project.

Source-based practical guide

Build and run Humanode locally for development

Start the Humanode peer in local development mode using the repository’s documented Cargo command.

Before you start

  • Linux or macOS
  • Rust programming language and Cargo

Steps

  1. Obtain the Humanode source repository.

  2. From the project, use the command below to build and run humanode-peer in local development mode.

    Documented command
    cargo run -- --dev

Expected outcome

The documented command builds and runs the Humanode peer in local development mode.

Guide limitations

  • The README lists Linux and macOS as requirements and states there is no Windows support.
  • This guide covers local development mode; network usage instructions are in the project documentation.
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Source-based practical guide

Contribute a change to Humanode

Submit a code contribution through the repository’s pull-request process.

Before you start

  • A fork of the repository
  • A local clone and a branch for the proposed change

Steps

  1. Fork the repository, clone your fork, and create a branch.

  2. Write and commit your code changes.

  3. Create a pull request.

  4. Apply changes in response to project review and feedback.

Expected outcome

The contribution is submitted for project review; merging follows the project’s decision that the proposed changes are ready.

Guide limitations

  • The README says the project is just starting to accept public contributions and that its internal processes are not polished.
  • Sharing the contribution in the project chat is optional and may speed up the process.
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Sources & review

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12 October 2026
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humanode-network/humanode · Official homepage title · retained in its source language
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