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Everipedia a BlockChain based Wikipedia

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Thread starter jedishrfu
Start date Dec 6, 2017
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Everipedia is a blockchain-based alternative to Wikipedia that aims to create a peer-reviewed platform where contributors have a stake in content creation. The Wired article outlines its inception and vision, while a counter article from The Outline critiques its shortcomings, particularly in handling sensitive current events. The discussion highlights the ongoing challenges of human error and bias in content curation, emphasizing that the "human" factor remains a significant issue despite technological advancements.

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Understanding of blockchain technology and its applications.
Familiarity with peer-reviewed content creation processes.
Knowledge of Wikipedia's editorial model and community guidelines.
Awareness of current events and their impact on public discourse.

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Research blockchain applications in content management systems.
Explore peer-review mechanisms in digital platforms.
Investigate the implications of decentralized information sharing.
Analyze case studies of content curation failures in online platforms.

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This discussion is beneficial for blockchain developers, content creators, digital journalists, and anyone interested in the evolution of information sharing and the challenges of accuracy in online platforms.

Dec 6, 2017

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This article in Wired describes the genesis of Everipedia an attempt to make a peer-reviewed Wikipedia where everyone has a stake in its creation:

https://www.wired.com/story/everipedia-blockchain/

and here's a counter article about Everipedia mistakes fingering the wrong folks in current events tragedies:

https://theoutline.com/post/2369/everipedia-is-the-wikipedia-for-being-wrong

Computer science news on Phys.org

Dec 6, 2017

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The "human" factor has not been removed. "Rotsa ruck."

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