Building the Human Layer: human.tech roadmap for 2025
Apr 14, 2025
It started quietly. No flashy launch, no hype cycle, but a conviction that the digital world — especially the part we call “web3” — needs something more fundamental than another app or protocol.
It needs a human layer.
And in January, we took a big step toward that. We launched human.tech — a suite of zero-knowledge, privacy-first identity tools — and acquired Gitcoin Passport, one of the most adopted Sybil resistance protocols in web3.
Together, we began stitching a scattered ecosystem into something whole. Not just a suite of tools, but a framework for building digital rights into the fabric of technology itself. A decentralized system for privacy-preserving identity, verifiable credentials, and self-custody access — built for real people, not data collectors.
“human.tech is a suite of tools for advancing digital human rights with cryptography.” — Nanak Nihal Khalsa, co-founder of human.tech
This blog is about where we’re going next.
But to understand the road ahead, you have to understand how we got here.
TL;DR
We launched human.tech in January — a suite of zero-knowledge, privacy-first identity verification tools.
human.tech acquired Gitcoin Passport, now Human Passport, used by 120+ projects for Sybil resistance and verification, and trusted with over 35M credentials from over 2M users.
Our unified stack includes Human Passport, Human Wallet, Human Network, and Human ID (now part of Passport) — built for privacy, self-custody, and real humans.
On the roadmap: embedded verification flows, ZK-native credentials, biometric wallets with no seed phrases, and trustless key derivation via Human Network, among others. Full roadmap at the bottom.
Introducing the Covenant, a cultural framework for building human-aligned technology.
human.tech use cases include protecting airdrops, grants, DAO governance, humanitarian aid, AI trust systems — and the list keeps growing.
🎧 Prefer audio? You can listen to our recent Roadmap and Acquisition AMA — a conversation with the founders on the launch of human.tech, the Gitcoin Passport acquisition, and what’s next
A Match That Was Already in Motion
The acquisition of Gitcoin Passport wasn’t only strategic. It was inevitable.
For over a year, we’d been running alongside each other — Holonym, building zero-knowledge primitives and privacy infra, and Human Passport, building wide-reaching identity tooling with real-world traction. From the outside, they looked like different projects. But inside, the ideas were already colliding.
“Our fates have been intertwined since the beginning. We were trying to solve personhood from different angles — and realized we were building parts of the same thing.” — Shady El Damaty, co-founder of human.tech
When we brought Human Passport in, the team joined too — Kyle, Daniel, and the rest stayed on, not to be absorbed, but to build with us. What they had — adoption, credibility, a community — gave us the surface. What Holonym had — ZK infra, cryptographic depth — gave it roots.
“It wasn’t just a tech acquisition. It was a match made in heaven.” — Daniel, DevRel and Customer Success at human.tech
A Unified Stack for Digital Rights
Today, the human.tech stack includes four core components:
Human Passport – humanity verification through stamps, models, and zero-knowledge credentials
Human Wallet – self-custody without seed phrases, fully recoverable, built for everyone
Human Network – a decentralized cryptographic backend to generate Human Keys, the zk-native cryptographic proofs that don't leak your data
Human ID – previously Zeronym, now absorbed into Human Passport to enable ZK-native direct identity verification
“There are really four ways to prove humanity online: in-person verification, KYC, biometrics, and social trust. Passport’s strength has been aggregating those — and now, with human.tech, we’re adding strong ZK cryptography behind them.” — Kyle Weiss, COO of human.tech
Each one solves a specific problem. But together, they let us ask a deeper question: What if digital infrastructure was built to respect us — not track us?
The past and next few months are about answering that with working code.
Human Passport: The Gateway, Upgraded
In many ways, Human Passport is the front door — the most visible, most used, and most battle-tested product in the ecosystem.
Human Passport has already:
Issued over 35M credentials
Verified over 2M unique wallets
Protected $418M in airdrops from Sybil attacks
Supported 7 major airdrops in the last quarter alone
Used by 120+ projects for Sybil resistance, governance, and gated access
Most of that has been achieved with traditional stamp-based flows. Now, we’re going deeper.
The roadmap ahead includes:
Passport Embeds – so verification happens inside your app, not on a redirect
ZK-native credentials via Human Network – every stamp, provable without leaking personal data
Multi-wallet Stamps – linking Stamps from multiple wallets into a single one
Model-Based Detection on Base – ML-powered wallet analysis, usable standalone or as part of an aggregated cross-chain model
Progressive flows – an improved UX with verification that adapts to the user, not the other way around
At the surface, Human Passport will feel the same. Under the hood, it’ll be fundamentally more private, portable, and secure.
“We’re not changing what works — we’re just giving it (Passport) a stronger privacy foundation.” — Nanak Nihal Khalsa, co-founder of human.tech
Human Network: Privacy That Scales
Most identity systems store too much. Some store nothing, but fail to solve the user problem effectively.
Human Network is the middle ground: it derives what’s needed — the cryptographic key — and discards the rest, allowing you to freely prove facts about yourself without storing or sending any sensitive data.
Built on advanced ZK primitives and rolling out on EigenLayer and Symbiotic, it’s powering key (Human Keys) derivation across the stack.
“It lets us prove you’re you — without storing or sending any sensitive data.” — Shady El Damaty, co-founder of human.tech
What’s next:
Wider adoption by other identity and credentialing systems
Staking support through restaking networks for security at scale
Use in biometric flows, where the scan never leaves the device — but still powers a credential
It’s privacy infra built for global coordination — designed to work, even on devices with $20 processors.
Human Wallet: Self-Custody, Reimagined
Wallets shouldn’t be scary. Or fragile. Or require 24 words scribbled on paper.
Human Wallet is our answer: no seed phrase, no recovery stress, no hidden complexity. Just sovereign identity and access that works — even if you’ve never used crypto before.
“We want people to access the global financial system — without identity, without someone else custodying the funds, and without tech literacy.” — Nanak Nihal Khalsa, co-founder of human.tech
Already in alpha, Human Wallet is being tested with Refunite, onboarding refugees with biometric wallets that don’t require a passport or an email.
What’s ahead:
Beta launch to continue user testing
Biometric key recovery with zero stored data
Human Passport and Human Network integration for seamless signing, access and identity coordination
Use Cases: From Infra to Impact
Everything we build gets tested — in the real world.
That includes:
Airdrops, testnets and faucets protection – Protecting high-value launches and testnets from Sybil attacks with scalable verification.
Governance – making DAO governance more resilient by only allowing real people to submit proposals and vote
Forum and community gating – Letting real humans speak, not bots. Used to restrict access to token-gated forums and prevent spam.
AI coordination – Verifying humans for early access, higher trust scores, and feedback rewards in AI systems.
Humanitarian work – Providing verified access to aid — no KYC, no passport, simple proof of personhood.
“We’ve already worked with over 120 partners — and we keep expanding into new use cases.” — Daniel, DevRel and Customer Success at human.tech
Explore more Human Passport use cases here.
The Covenant: A Cultural Layer
Not everything we do is infrastructure.
Some of it is memory. Intention. A sense of direction.
We’re working on something called the Covenant of Humanistic Technologies — a living artifact of principles like self-custody, privacy by default, and personhood without gatekeeping.
“The Covenant is a framework for redirecting acceleration — toward safety, alignment, and dignity.” — Shady El Damaty, co-founder of human.tech
Anyone will be able to read it, explore it, and cryptographically sign it with a Human Wallet. Signing it will be more than symbolic — it’ll be verifiable.
You can help shape the Covenant by contributing art, research, letters, or other creative work. We’re welcoming artists, technologists, scientists, and all curious humans into the community.
Want to get involved? Learn more about Manifestation, read the Covenant, fill out the contributor form, join our group on Signal and the bi-weekly community calls!
What’s Coming Next
To summarize, here’s the human.tech roadmap for the upcoming months:
Human Passport
★ Passport Embeds → Alpha roll-out Verification moves inside your app. No redirects. Seamless UX.
★ ZK-native Stamps → Powered by Human Network Every Stamp becomes a zero-knowledge credential. Portable, private, and provable — without leaking data.
★ Human ID → Advanced credentials Zeronym (Human ID) is now part of Passport. Supporting new ZK proofs: e-passport, face scan, government ID, and more.
★ Model-Based Detection → Base support Wallet behavior meets ML for improved user experience. Score first — fallback to stamps when needed.
★ Partner Experience → Cleaner docs, tunable thresholds More transparency. Easier integrations. Better tooling for partners and developers.
Human Wallet
★ Public Beta → Launching soon Seedless self-custody, biometric recovery, and instant onboarding — ready for wider use.
★ Refunite Pilot → Real-world testing Used in the field for onboarding refugees — no phone number, no ID, but biometrics and dignity.
Human Network
★ Trustless Key Derivation → Now live Oblivious pseudo-random functions (OPRFs) generate keys from local inputs — no storage, no leaks.
★ Credential Migration → ZK by default All Human Passport credentials migrating to Human Network, upgrading privacy and portability.
★ Ecosystem Expansion → Third-party integrations Other identity protocols adopting Human Network for secure, scalable verification.
Covenant of Humanistic Technologies
★ Campaign Launch → Cultural coordination A living artifact of shared principles — readable, signable, and verifiable with Human Wallet.
★ Community Participation → Open contributions Artists, builders, researchers — all invited to shape the movement.
Longer-Term: Token Launch
★ Future Token → For aligned coordination Planned to support staking, governance, and broader incentive alignment across the ecosystem.
For additional context and insights, listen to the full founder AMA on X
We’ll keep building the quiet parts of the internet — privacy layers, trustless backends, invisible coordination. The things that make space for people.
Just us — and maybe you.
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About human.tech
human.tech is a suite of technologies designed to enhance personal freedom, privacy, and financial autonomy. human.tech provides innovative solutions for secure identity, data ownership, and private transactions, ensuring that technology remains a tool for human empowerment.
About Human Passport
Human Passport is an identity verification application and Sybil resistance protocol with more than 2M users. It enables users to collect verifiable credentials, or Stamps, that prove their identity and trustworthiness without exposing personally identifying information. To date, Human Passport has protected over $418M in airdrop and grant funds.
About Human Network
Human Network, previously Mishti Network, creates secure cryptographic keys using familiar user-side authentication methods like web accounts and biometrics with programmable key management and private identity proofs. The Human Network generates Human Keys.
About Human Wallet
The Human Wallet is a one-click sign-on wallet that revolutionizes digital finance by eliminating the tradeoff between convenience and security, offering seamless, trustless account recovery and easy integration across any website for borderless finance and identity management.