Revolutionizing CAPTCHAs with a Blast from the Past
When it comes to verifying whether a site visitor is human or a bot, we’ve all encountered the typical CAPTCHA formats. There’s the classic text distortion, where you squint at jumbled characters and type what you see. Then, there’s image recognition, where you hunt for bicycles or traffic lights in a grid. And of course, the simple checkbox that assures the website, “I am not a robot.” But Guillermo Rauch, CEO of Vercel, has taken a creative leap forward with a new and exciting twist on CAPTCHAs.
Rauch’s innovation invites users to play the iconic single-player game DOOM, challenging them to defeat at least three monsters to prove their humanity. This fresh approach is not entirely original—DOOM as a CAPTCHA concept has floated around before—but it’s certainly catching attention.
“It’s topping the charts over at Hacker News,”
{Hacker News community feedback}
- Some developers find it a bit tough.
- Others praise it as “so metal.”
- A few remark on its challenge: “There are so many monsters, took me 3-4 tries… just like a real CAPTCHA!”
This innovative twist not only adds an element of fun but also engages users in a unique way. If you’re curious, you can experience this DOOM CAPTCHA for yourself by checking it out here. It’s an engaging blend of nostalgia and modern technology—definitely worth a try!
