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What Is Proof of Humanity in Airdrops?
Understand proof-of-humanity concepts in airdrops and why projects may use human verification to reduce fake accounts.
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What this means
Proof of humanity refers to methods used to show that an account represents a real person rather than a bot or wallet farm.
Core ideas
What to understand first
- Humanity checks may reduce sybil abuse.
- Methods can include reputation, social proofs, or verification systems.
- Requirements vary widely.
- Privacy should be considered carefully.
Safety checklist
What to check before acting
- Use official verification links only.
- Read what data is being requested.
- Check whether verification is mandatory.
- Avoid sharing sensitive personal data with unknown projects.
Risk note
Common mistakes to avoid
- Fake verification pages can steal accounts or wallets.
- Verification can reduce privacy.
- Some users may be excluded by strict systems.