Humanity Protocol, the blockchain project focused on zero-knowledge proof-based identity verification and “Proof of Humanity,” has released a detailed recovery roadmap after suffering a major security breach earlier this month. The incident, which resulted in approximately $36 million in losses, sent the project’s native $H token plummeting over 80% at its peak. In an official announcement on X, the team outlined a comprehensive plan centered on sunsetting the compromised token contracts and issuing a new, audited $H token to eligible holders. The move aims to restore trust and operational continuity following the June 8 attack.
— Humanity (@Humanityprot) June 16, 2026
According to the post, the former $H tokens on Ethereum, BNB Smart Chain (BSC), and Humanity Mainnet have been effectively retired. The old contract address (0xcf5104d094e3864cfcbda43b82e1cefd26a016eb) remains in existence but has been paused and sunsetted. A new ERC-20 contract has been deployed on Ethereum with the following details:
- New Token Details: Ticker remains $H. Official contract address: 0xE76c5b78f93909d34404E9eb4C1f19e7582a5dE1.
- Swap ratio is 1:1 for eligible holders.
- Snapshot for Distribution: Balances were recorded at a specific pre-attack point on June 8, 2026, at 17:25:35 UTC. Snapshot block heights are:
- Ethereum: 25,274,179
- BSC: 103,071,069
- Humanity Mainnet: 24,247,803
Attacker-controlled addresses, identified through an investigation involving Quantstamp, have been excluded from the airdrop. The new tokens will be distributed primarily via Ethereum, with direct airdrops to externally owned accounts (EOAs). Holdings in liquidity pools and smart contracts will be routed through a dedicated vault, with the team coordinating distribution.
The protocol plans to relaunch Humanity Mainnet in the coming weeks, with the new $H serving as the native gas token. The team stated they are collaborating with major centralized exchanges (CEXs), bridges, liquidity providers, and partners to facilitate a smooth transition. Recognizing that automated airdrops may not cover every scenario, Humanity Protocol has established a $H Compensation Fund. This addresses complex cases such as third-party protocol integrations, liquidity provider variances, and legitimate post-snapshot purchases where users acquired tokens without knowledge of the exploit.
Due to the attack’s reported links to DPRK-affiliated actors, the claims process includes mandatory identity verification (KYC/AML compliance) via the portal. Users on exchanges are advised to monitor their platform’s official announcements.
The exploit stemmed from a malware infection on a developer’s device, which exposed multiple private keys (including those for multisig setups on Ethereum and BSC bridges). Attackers drained tokens and minted unauthorized supply, leading to the sharp price decline.
The incident quickly gained wider attention across the crypto industry, with early reports linking the exploit to compromised foundation-controlled credentials and unauthorized token minting activity. Independent coverage of the attack highlighted how the breach triggered severe market volatility and raised concerns about bridge security and key management practices. The project has published a full post-mortem, offered a $1 million USDT bounty for recovery intelligence, and pledged to use reclaimed funds for token buybacks. No compromise of the core biometric or identity verification systems was reported.
The announcement triggered a relief rally, with $H jumping as much as 25% in the days following initial recovery signals. However, community feedback on X reveals mixed reactions. Many pre-snapshot holders expressed relief, while others who purchased during the post-exploit price dip (June 9–10) voiced concerns about being excluded, calling the snapshot cutoff unfair.
Reports emerging after the incident indicated possible links between the attackers and North Korean hacking groups, which have been associated with multiple high-profile crypto thefts. The scale of the exploit has once again raised concerns about protocol security and the difficulties platforms face in restoring user confidence following major losses.
The project emphasized that all official updates will come only from verified channels and urged caution against scams. This recovery effort represents a critical test for Humanity Protocol. While the token migration and compensation mechanisms demonstrate proactive steps, success will depend on execution, exchange support, and rebuilding user confidence in a space where security incidents remain all too common. The broader crypto market’s sentiment toward identity-focused projects may also play a role as the team works toward Mainnet relaunch.
Users holding $H are encouraged to verify all claims through official sources and monitor the claims portal for updates. Further details on timelines and technical implementation are expected in the coming days.
