Glossary
Key Terminologies used throughout the documentation
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Key Terminologies used throughout the documentation
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Term
Definition
Verified Credentials (VCs)
Digitally signed statements issued by identity validators to prove user identity or attributes.
Identity Validators / Issuers
The nodes in the Humanity protocol with the right to issue VCs for users in the network.
DID (Decentralized Identifier)
A unique, verifiable identifier created and owned by the user, without reliance on a central authority. Adheres to W3C standards: .
Human ID
The identifier of an account in the Humanity Protocol. It functions similarly to a username.
Registration
The process of signing up to Humanity using email, social media, or a self-custody wallet, resulting in the issuance of a Human DID and an associated VC. If a user does not use a self-custody wallet, they receive a hosted wallet.
(Palm) Enrollment
The process where a user scans their palm print using the Humanity mobile app on their personal device, obtaining a palm print VC.
(Palm) Activation
The first-time process of scanning a user’s palm print and vein using Humanity's palm hardware scanner to obtain a humanness VC associated with their DID VC on-chain.
Verification
The process of checking whether a user's palm is already enrolled and verifying their identity. Verified users are eligible for certain services, such as airdrops or prizes. If not verified, they may still be eligible for enrollment if their palm scan meets criteria (e.g., right palm).
Referral ID
A new user must enter this ID during sign-up to indicate who referred them. The Referral ID is equivalent to the referring user’s DID.
Referral Link
A unique link given to a human-verified user (a user who has received a VC for human verification) to invite others to join Humanity Protocol.
POS (Point of Sale) Device
An Android device equipped with a dongle used for: 1) Enrolling users into Humanity using palm print and vein scanners. 2) Physically verifying that a user has a verified Humanity ID.
Hardware App
Runs on the POS Android device to scan a user's palm print and palm vein using two merged Android applications.
Software App
The Android app that runs on a user’s mobile device to scan their palm print.
Invitation Code
A code that a user must enter in the dashboard to proceed with their palm enrollment.
zkProofers
Nodes in the network responsible for validating that a VC is legitimate and belongs to the correct user in the Humanity Protocol network.