Humanity Protocol, a decentralized, privacy-first digital identity blockchain, proudly announces the launch of Humanity Foundation, an initiative to advance decentralized identity technology and foster global adoption of Proof of Humanity solutions. The Foundation will be led by its founding directors, Yat Siu, Chairman of Animoca Brands, Mario Nawfal, Founder of International Blockchain Consulting, and Yeewai Chong, a seasoned investment professional from Morgan Stanley and Ortus Capital.
Humanity Foundation will serve as the driving force behind Humanity Protocol’s ecosystem, with a mission to fund innovation, incentivize community growth, and explore transformative use cases for decentralized identity.
At the core of Humanity Protocol is its Proof of Humanity framework, which kickstarts identity verification with privacy-preserving biometrics to establish human uniqueness. This foundational layer provides a secure and sybil-resistant way to authenticate users while preserving their privacy.
Building on this biometric foundation, Humanity Protocol enables users to layer additional credentials—such as educational qualifications, employment history, and social reputation—onto their verified identity. This creates an extensible, decentralized, and open identity layer that empowers users to take ownership of their data and interact confidently across digital and physical domains.
“Biometrics provide the ideal starting point for building a secure, decentralized identity system,” said Yeewai Chong, interim CEO of Humanity Foundation. “By anchoring Proof of Humanity in biometric verification, we unlock a world of possibilities for integrating diverse human attributes into a single, privacy-first identity framework.”
Humanity Foundation will play a pivotal role in accelerating the adoption of Humanity Protocol’s Proof of Humanity framework by issuing grants that promote adoption of Humanity Protocol, fostering ecosystem growth, and forming partnerships across industries. Founding directors Yat Siu, Mario Nawfal, and Yeewai Chong bring exceptional expertise to guide this mission and ensure long-term success.
Meanwhile, Human Institute, led by Terence Kwok, serves as Humanity Protocol’s dedicated ecosystem partner. Human Institute is responsible for advancing the protocol’s technical and product roadmap, driving ecosystem expansion, and forging strategic partnerships that position Humanity Protocol as the global standard for decentralized identity.
