Humanity Protocol’s replacement H token is moving into exchange execution as major platforms publish support plans for eligible holders following the June exploit.
What’s happening
- Humanity Protocol will replace its old H tokens with a newly audited ERC‑20 token on Ethereum and distribute the new H via an airdrop based on pre‑attack balances. The snapshot time was June 8, 2026 at 17:25:35 UTC.
- The new token keeps the H ticker and will be distributed on a 1:1 basis to eligible balances. Addresses identified as attacker‑linked during the recovery process will be excluded.
- The change follows a June 8 exploit that used compromised administrative keys tied to bridge infrastructure across Ethereum and BNB Smart Chain. Forensics later found a malware‑infected developer machine exposed seven private keys; the attacker drained 141.2 million H from the Ethereum bridge and minted additional H on BNB Smart Chain, with reported losses exceeding $36 million.
How exchanges are handling the swap (for users who held H on Binance Alpha, Bybit, Bitget, KuCoin, MEXC, or Gate at the snapshot)
- Binance Alpha 2.0: Will support the contract swap from BEP20 to ERC‑20 and provided the most detailed timeline. Trading for H was paused June 17 at 08:30 UTC and scheduled to resume at 12:30 UTC. Binance says the swap is 1:1.
- MEXC: Closed H deposits and withdrawals but left trading open. Eligible platform balances will be swapped 1:1 and the H ticker will remain. MEXC said it will not swap tokens deposited after the closure and will exclude addresses/transactions linked to hackers; it also listed the old and new contract addresses.
- Bitget: Suspended H deposits and withdrawals; trading continues. Eligible old balances will be converted 1:1 to the new H.
- KuCoin: Will conduct the conversion 1:1 for eligible H holders on the platform, regardless of acquisition date.
- Gate: Existing H balances on the platform will be automatically included in the conversion.
- Bybit: Included among exchanges with announced support; users should follow Bybit’s specific process and timelines.
Why this matters
- Centralized exchange support reduces the need for many users to claim tokens manually, but rules vary by platform: deposit cutoffs, paused services, and eligibility windows differ and some exchanges will exclude tokens deposited after specific closure times.
- Affected users should follow their exchange’s official notices, avoid phishing attempts, and confirm contract addresses before interacting with any token swaps.
Bottom line
If you held H on any supported exchange at the June 8 snapshot, check your exchange’s announcement for the exact process and timing. The exchange-led 1:1 conversions should simplify recovery for most off‑chain holders, but remain vigilant for platform‑specific requirements and security warnings.
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