Setup a Sybil-resistant Group or Channel

This is the guide for Setting up the Sybil-resistanct private group/channel using Humanode BotBasher for Telegram.

1

Create a New Private Channel or Group

• Start by creating a new private channel or group you want BotBasher to protect. Here are telegrams guides on creating private channels or groups

Channels FAQTelegram

Telegram FAQTelegram

Note: 1. BotBasher only supports Private groups and channels 2. BotBasher will refuse to manage the groups or channels already having any unauthenticated users. To manage groups/channels with unauthenticated users, use Force Manage (this will remove all unauthenticated users)

2

Add humanode_botbasher_alpha_bot as an Admin

• Start a private chat with humanode_botbasher_alpha_bot

• Type /admin to open the admin menu and choose 'Admin a group' or 'Admin a channel' as needed

• Select the group or channel that you want the bot to manage

3

Set up Bot Management

• Select ‘Manage’ to allow the bot to oversee your group/channel

• You’ll receive a confirmation message once the bot is managing the group/channel

The bot is now successfully set up, all you need is to get a custom invite link to invite people

4

Generate a Custom Invite Link

• In the admin menu, select ‘Get Invite Link’

• The bot will create a custom invite link for your group/channel

• Share this link with humans you want to add to your group/channel