Shannon Higgins

Just for fun, wrote a song for the Humanode Music Contest, reflecting on the state of the world. I wrote the lyrics, but the AI wrote the music and performed it.

SLAVES BY TRAINING: The Unacknowledged Shackles of the Modern Economy & Crypto Market Slavery is historically recognized as one of the oldest methods for generating "big money" by removing workers, using fear and control, providing minimal sustenance, and stripping identity to ensure low pay and high profit. The transatlantic slave trade, which forcibly transported over 12.5 million Africans, created immense wealth for Europe and America, simultaneously establishing fabricated racial hierarchies that continue to fuel pain, suffering, and societal troubles today. The Pervasiveness of Modern Physical Slavery Although many say slavery was abolished, it is believed that over 50 million people are enslaved globally right now. These individuals tragically support the "modern global economy" by producing common consumer items like electronics, clothing, coffee, and chocolate, or by constructing buildings and roads. Today, physical chains are often replaced by financial and psychological entrapment, targeting those born into poverty with promises of a better life. Entrapment begins when a person borrows money from a future employer to travel to their destination. Upon arrival, their documentation is confiscated, they are bound by contracts requiring years of "pay back," they receive less than promised pay, are abused, overworked, and treated as a lower class of human being. The Unacknowledged Modern Slavery of the Consumer Modern slavery doesn't stop with those who physically manufacture products; the marketing that promotes those products is also designed to enslave consumers. Marketing trains us on what we “need” to consume, when, how much, why, and where to purchase. Advertisements use sophisticated psychological controls that are frighteningly similar to how slaves are "trained". This system cultivates an "artificial desire" by projecting an individual's worth and social status through what they "don't have". We are bombarded with conflicting directives: if you are skinny, gain weight; if you are large, get skinny; stop eating X, eat Y, wait, no, eat Z. The underlying psychological ploy is that if you are not "in" or "in sync" with the current trend, you are not worth being around, compelling you to open your wallet and “buy” your way into the norm. We are conditioned to believe our value is determined by how closely we align with the current image projected by corporations. Just like the chains and shackles of the past, we are entrapped by the fear that we may not be accepted by others or by the “current social norm”. The Illusion of Freedom in Crypto The internet and crypto were originally intended to break free of physical limitations and traditional financial control. Crypto was created for decentralization, intending for everyone to be a valued participant. Yet, the current truth is that crypto has become centralized. The “masters” of the traditional financial market now control most chains, using their money and influence to shape the market and bind common investors through rules and regulations. A majority of the market has been "trained" to jump through pre-prepared hoops, seeking instant gratification and expecting the "big boys" to set the rules and provide stability. Those participating in the crypto market often show signs of being “slaves in training,” even if not physically enslaved. Breaking Free Requires Conscious Effort History demonstrates that breaking free of the shackles of slavery requires a conscious effort. The path to a better future will not simply be “airdropped”. An option exists to break free of ruling forces that exploit users: the vision that shaped Humanode emphasizes true decentralization by granting each person equal voting power and an equal share of rewards. This path is an uphill battle against the "market norm" and the demand for instant gratification. However, by putting trust in humankind’s diversity and uniqueness, we can choose not to be ruled by those who have held power for generations or earned wealth through exploitation. We must take a step back, look around, ask questions, and converse with those who may be different to find the spark of truth. That conscious effort, requiring people who share the same vision to work together, is the first step needed to break free of our shackles. Why wait for the overwhelming pain and suffering to realize you have a choice?

Today marks a full three years from the launch of Humanode Mainnet! We congratulate everyone who has been on this journey so far, and thank you for your support. With Crosschain Biomapper having been deployed on numerous chains, including but not limited to Ethereum, BNB, Avalanche, and more, and with Vortex (the Humanode DAO) in full swing development, we have an exciting year ahead of us, with many more years to come. But for today, we drink a toast for the Humanode community, the human nodes who keep the chain running, and the team that is making our dream a reality. Happy Birthday Humanode!

Catch @humanode_io with us this week 🙌 Updates, campaigns, and a peek at what’s coming. See you there 👨🏻‍🚀twitter.com/i/spaces/1BdxY…

Humanity Score just got a new power-up. Yes, Orange Protocol has just plugged in the Humanode Biomapper on the @OntologyNetwork EVM. Biomap → Bridge on Ontology EVM to earn +20 Humanity Score. Try here: app.orangeprotocol.io/c/space/info And here’s the hint: In the coming weeks, @OrangeProtocol and Humanode will roll out new activities with incentives ; ) For a limited time, biomapping is free under the Biomapper C2 campaign (fees refunded until Sept 30). That means you can secure your Humanity Score boost at no cost. Getting verified now will put you ahead. Don’t miss the chance to lock in your +20 Humanity Score early.

Firefly Bridge x @humanode_io We’re thrilled to announce full integration with the Humanode network, now enabling seamless cross-chain transfers for WETH & USDC. Secure, fast, and scalable interoperability — expanding Humanode’s multi-chain reach. 👉 Try it now: fireflylabs.app

WeHMND is now live on @Uniswap v4! Following the expansion of WeHMND to @arbitrum, WeHMND is now available for trading on Uniswap via the Arbitrum network. You can now trade WeHMND on one of the world's most trusted decentralized exchanges. Trading Pair: WeHMND/USDT Network: Arbitrum Liquidity Pool: app.uniswap.org/explore/pools/… More details: blog.humanode.io/wehmnd-goes-li…

@Iamshahmeer1 @humanode_io And to continue on with the journey!

@humanode_io glad to have been part of the journey

Call it a timeline. Call it proof-of-progress. Here's a map that shows Humanode's adoption, progress, development, and growth since mainnet launch in 2022.

RT @humanode_io: It’s official - uniqueness verification is now cross-chain! Biomapper C1 is live on Avalanche C-chain, making it the fir…

@humanode_io @a16z About time the “Big Boys” wake up to this need. Humanode has been doing this since 2020. @a16z

"As more people use AI, we’ll need unique proof of personhood," - @a16z 😉

🔥Humanode's Nonlinear Liquidity Staking is LIVE! 📷🔥 ✨Key Features: 🛡Sybil-proof ⛓Decentralized 📈High APR 🔐Secured by a network of 300+ unique human validators Dive in to learn in detail: blog.humanode.io/sybil-resistan…

𝐎𝐜𝐜𝐚𝐦𝐗 𝐣𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐇𝐮𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐨𝐝𝐞! $OCX token can now cross from @Milkomeda_com C1 to @humanode_io, thanks to the @chain_port! Find out more in the article below ⬇️ medium.com/occam-finance/…

Impossible Finance deploys on Humanode, unlocking a realm of private Sybil-resistance for #DeFi devs & users. It's now seamless to swap, trade tokens and provide liquidity. Dive into this article to learn more about our partnership with @impossible_: blog.humanode.io/impossible-fin…

@humanode_io A legend that my grandma would know...? Frank Sinatra?

We're about to roll with a legend! Our upcoming partner is a household name, familiar from Web-1 to real life. Check the hints below and drop your wildest guesses!😉 #GuessWho

How Humanode can change DeFi? Join us on Tuesday with @SushiSwap team to find out which innovations Sybil-resistance can bring.

GM HUMANS!

@humanode_io Beautiful Day (U2) Slip sliding away (Paul Simon)

Comment your songs! #weekend #songs #Humanode

I loved crypto conferences so much as they were a place for revolutionary ideas and meaningful discussions. Now it's just web 2.5 corpo trying to shove their products down my throat.

Open letter to Neuralink from Humanode Dear @neuralink, @elonmusk My name is Dato Kavazi, founder of Humanode ( humanode.io ), a crypto-biometric blockchain network where one human = one node. (1/9) 🧵

🌇 New Day, New Integration! 👋 Say hello to our new partner - @humanode_io, the world’s first crypto-biometric network! 🤝 We’re thrilled to announce the integration of the Humanode chain with the #CLV Multichain Wallet, enabling the utilization of HMND both in its browser extension and mobile app! 🎉 🔜 More exciting features will unlock when the Humanode EVM goes LIVE! #Humanode #MultichainWallet #HMND #HumanodeEVM #CryptoWallet