Proof-of-Human: Ensuring Blockchains Serve People, Not Bots

Proof-of-Human: Ensuring Blockchains Serve People, Not Bots
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As AI bots dominate blockchain transactions, the need for ‘proof-of-human’ infrastructure grows urgent. Without intervention, automated systems risk undermining decentralization and fairness in financial networks. Steven Smith of Tools for Humanity argues for human-centric blockchain design.

  • AI bots now account for up to 80% of blockchain transactions, leading to network congestion and unfair advantages over human users.
  • Scalability solutions like Layer-2 networks may inadvertently worsen bot dominance by reducing transaction costs and increasing speed for automated systems.
  • Proof-of-human mechanisms could reserve block space for verified users and implement gas subsidies to protect human participation in decentralized networks.
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