zkProofer Nodes

The Humanity Protocol's Self-Sovereign Identity (SSI) framework is an intricate and vital component of its overarching network, designed to facilitate secure and private transactions. Within this sophisticated architecture, zkProofer Nodes stand as pivotal entities. These nodes are tasked with the critical function of receiving, processing, and authenticating a variety of verifiable credentials (VCs) or the more privacy-centric zero-knowledge verifiable presentations (VPs). Their role is indispensable in the network's operations, especially when an authenticated transaction demands the verification of these credentials or presentations, such as during interactions between Users and third-party Decentralized Applications (DApps).

zkProofer Nodes operate under stringent privacy considerations. They are deliberately structured to interact with the network without having direct access to unencrypted User metadata. This design choice serves a dual purpose: it upholds the privacy of the users and, by enabling a broad network of Verifier Nodes, it significantly bolsters the decentralization and community engagement within the Proof of Humanity (PoH) verification process. The HP Core Platform, in its commitment to privacy and security, exclusively shares the Zero-Knowledge (ZK) Proofs of VCs and VPs with this network of Verifier Nodes, ensuring that sensitive information remains confidential.

In contrast to Identity Validators, which are required to hold a substantial stake in the Humanity Protocol, zkProofer Nodes have a different operational mandate. Each node must possess a zkProofer Node License to participate in the network. This ensures a high level of commitment and integrity within the system. Furthermore, every verification case is meticulously decentralized, with a robust consensus mechanism that necessitates the involvement of multiple Verifier Nodes to validate a transaction. This decentralized verification process is not just a security measure but also a means to democratize the validation process within the network.

The incentive model for zkProofer Nodes is strategic. Nodes that are actively online and successfully participate in the verification processes of VCs/VPs are eligible for rewards. These rewards come from two primary sources: the Identity Verification Rewards pool, which disburses $H, the native token of the Humanity Protocol, and a minimum 25% share of the verification fees collected from third-party DApps and ecosystem projects. This dual-reward system ensures that Verifier Nodes are adequately compensated for their crucial role in maintaining the network's integrity. Additionally, the outcomes of these verification cases are meticulously recorded on the blockchain ledger and broadcast across the entire HP network, ensuring transparency and traceability.

To further incentivize the operators of these zkProofer Nodes, the Humanity Protocol has devised a tiered system that will be implemented upon the Node Launch. This system introduces three distinct categories of Verifier Nodes: Basic, OG, and Founder. Each category offers different reward structures, with the potential for varied multiples on the rewards, to accommodate the diverse capacities and contributions of the node operators. These categories will be allocated through a draw, leveraging HP's proprietary random distribution algorithm, to ensure fairness and randomness in the selection process.

In essence, the Humanity Protocol's SSI framework, with its zkProofer Nodes, represents a harmonious blend of privacy, security, decentralization, and incentivization, all working in concert to forge a more secure and equitable digital ecosystem.

For further details on the Node Sale and Node Reward Mechanism, you may also refer to zkProofer Node Distribution