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Olas Protocol
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An open protocol for sharing, interrogating and aggregating trustworthy information.

Join our forum and be part of building a decentralized future for journalism and knowledge sharing. Let’s shape it together: https://forum.olas.info
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Here's a glimpse of what's coming from Olas. We're trying to address all the key challenges and shift towards a more fair and sustainable information-sharing system.

Take a closer look at our vision. See anything that catches your eye?

↓Any thoughts or questions are welcome.
💭 In the future, everyone will have a chance to contribute to the narrative and play a key role in shaping it.

The rise of new #AI technologies is breaking boundaries (looking at you, DeepSeek), leaving traditional Western models behind in terms of profitability and usability. 1/4
February 11, 2025 at 1:42 PM
Social media censorship is getting out of hand. The platforms focusing on freedom and offering creators the best revenue opportunities will impact the future the most.

So, how do we plan to support our contributors financially? 👇Take a look: docs.olas.info/introduction...
Economic Model Overview | Olas
A new way of providing information goods
docs.olas.info
February 6, 2025 at 12:55 PM
Ever catch yourselfver catch yourself in a trance scrolling a social media, consuming content you did't even ask for? On TikTok, Facebook, or Instagram, some hidden algorithm is choosing what goes viral. It's like having someone else pick what you'll eat for dinner every day.
February 3, 2025 at 12:28 PM
🔮 What’s next for private voting at Olas? It’s a big challenge to work on something that essentially combines cryptography with a publishing platform.

But it’s opening doors to a whole new level of privacy and trust.
January 27, 2025 at 12:20 PM
2004: "Let me check the morning paper"
2024: >newsletter links to paywalled article
>opens new tab
>hits another paywall
>opens incognito
>finds 15 AI-written articles
>slams the laptop
a man sitting on a couch using a laptop with peacock on the bottom right
ALT: a man sitting on a couch using a laptop with peacock on the bottom right
media.tenor.com
January 24, 2025 at 12:43 PM
🛠️ Building private voting isn’t easy—but it’s worth it!

We know this can get technical, so we’ll keep it as clear and to the point as possible. We’ll break down the requirements and how we’re designing a system for secure, private, and verifiable voting.

Ready? 1/7
January 23, 2025 at 12:52 PM
At Olas, we're constantly aiming to improve privacy & anonymity within the protocol. 🕵️‍♂️

Our latest mission is to build a system that allows users to vote privately in our markets.

Why is this so important for us? 1/3 ⬇️
January 21, 2025 at 1:26 PM
Let's look at what's happening with Meta dropping fact-checkers. 🔍

Some see this as a major win - Zuckerberg following Musk's path toward "free speech." Zuckerberg mentioned it is part of a bigger cultural shift, with Trump's influence in the mix. 1/4 🧵
January 20, 2025 at 12:58 PM
There's a lot of talk about the "China virus" again. Some say it's serious, others are calling hype. Rising cases? Lockdowns? Or just flu season?

We're talking about this on our forum. Come and share your opinions 👇
forum.olas.info/t/is-the-chi...
Is the 'China Virus' Resurgence Real or Just Another Panic Button?
I think it’s just flu season! 🙂 There is a massive number of virus strains and this is one of them. Happens every year. As for distinguishing what information is true, I have a short comment. We must...
forum.olas.info
January 17, 2025 at 12:12 PM
Fact-checkers are out, and Meta says community notes will change the game. Some see it as a positive move, others are doubt if communities can be any better.

Is this just a different way of doing the same thing?
The rise and fall of "fact-checking"
"Fact-checkers" as the high priests of journalism had a political beginning at Facebook — and have met a political end.
www.natesilver.net
January 16, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Who do you trust with your health? 🌍 Misinformation makes it hard to know what's true!

Vaccination rates are dropping, preventable diseases are back, and trust in public health is, in some places, in dire condition 🚨
January 15, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Okay, if #DeSci is rising, where will researchers post and peer-review their work? A decentralized platform for that doesn’t exist yet… or maybe someone's working on that. 👀

With $2.3B in DeSci already, could it mirror DeFi's growth to $230B? Time to watch this space closely. 👀
January 14, 2025 at 1:27 PM
Gallup reports that trust in media is at an all-time low!

36% of U.S. adults have no trust at all in news outlets, while only 31% believe the media can report fully and fairly.

The disconnect between the public and those delivering the news has never been clearer. 1/3
January 13, 2025 at 12:34 PM
Stories like these remind us why communities depend on journalists who don’t flinch, even under pressure.

When we think about the future of journalism, it’s clear-finding ways to fund and sustain local newsrooms is just as vital as the stories they tell.
Shoutout to the Los Angeles Times reporters who are doing essential journalism under very difficult circumstances.

They’ve dropped their paywall, but their ongoing coverage is a good reminder of why local newsrooms need support — and what we lose when those outlets are hollowed out.
5 dead, more than 2,000 structures burned as new fire hits Hollywood Hills
More than 2,000 structures have burned and at least five people are dead in wildfires burning across L.A. County. Red flag warnings remained in effect for Los Angeles County and much of Ventura County...
www.latimes.com
January 9, 2025 at 11:48 AM
The holiday season reminds us why we started: to promote authentic voices.

As 2024 wraps up, we’re grateful for every line of code and breakthrough that’s helped protect honest knowledge sharing.

🎇 Merry Christmas and here’s to keeping knowledge free in 2025! 🥂
December 25, 2024 at 12:23 PM
Why be a content contributor at Olas?

While the platform is still not here, we want to prepare you for what's coming with our #OlasRoles series! 1/4
December 23, 2024 at 1:10 PM
What if your ideas could reshape media and research?

Olas is creating a space where academics, researchers, and thinkers connect, share, and make a difference. It’s about reimagining how knowledge is shared—open, transparent, decentralized.

💬 Join the conversation: forum.olas.info
Olas Community
Olas Protocol Forum – the community space for discussions, insights, and collaboration on the future of decentralized media. Engage with journalists, researchers, developers, and enthusiasts to explor...
forum.olas.info
December 19, 2024 at 2:20 PM
Ever wanted to make sure truth triumphs and get rewarded for it?

On Olas, Judges play a key role in maintaining fairness and accuracy! Here’s how: ⤵️
December 16, 2024 at 12:18 PM
Internet naturally finds ways to bypass censorship, like it’s hardwired for freedom. It has been one of the most powerful tools for personal liberty we’ve ever had. The real challenge stays open and available for everyone.
Content moderation is not censorship. But it's subjectivity makes it prone to being corrupted & co-opted.

"For two years, Hannah Byrne was part of an invisible machine that determines what over 3 billion people around the world can say on the internet." theintercept.com/2024/12/04/m...
She Joined Facebook to Fight Terror. Now She’s Convinced We Need to Fight Facebook.
Hannah Byrne joined Facebook to combat far-right extremism. She’s now convinced the tech giant can’t be trusted with such power.
theintercept.com
December 10, 2024 at 1:30 PM
Isn’t it wild how something meant to help can cause so much harm?

Bots weren’t meant to trick, but people have found ways to misuse them. That’s why we’re focused on building tools that matter—reputation-based quality control and decentralized verification.

How? Stay tuned.
How AI bots spread misinformation online and undermine democratic politics
Bots are increasingly prevalent on social media and are being used to spread political messages.
theconversation.com
December 9, 2024 at 12:46 PM
Ah, the wonders of open source and all the possibilities it offers 🌐

Well done @altmetric.com!
Scientists, academics, researchers: We’re excited to share that @altmetric.com is now tracking mentions of your research on Bluesky! 🧪
There are already many articles for which there is more attention on Bluesky than on other comparable micro-blogging sites, meaning the academic community and the general public have clearly adopted Bluesky as one of its core places to disseminate and discuss new research.

A Place of Joy.
December 4, 2024 at 1:09 PM
We're excited to be on this social and we're finding so many great voices here.

Curious to see how it evolves and whether it can maintain the quality users appreciate as it grows.
wired.com WIRED @wired.com · Dec 4
NEW: Bluesky has seen massive growth in the weeks following the US election. There are 24 million users on the social media platform.

With great engagement comes great responsibility, which means Bluesky CEO @jay.bsky.team has a lot to do. She sat down with WIRED to talk about it.
Bluesky Now Has 24 Million Users. Jay Graber Is Still Vowing to Keep It From Enshittification
At WIRED's The Big Interview event, Bluesky CEO Jay Graber discussed the booming user numbers for the Twitter rival and why giving social media users more control is a recipe for success.
www.wired.com
December 4, 2024 at 12:58 PM
Who controls and owns the media? Should we continue with this model?

→ Find out on our forum: forum.olas.info/t/hot-topic-...
Hot Topic: Ownership of Media and Communication Platforms
Hello, Olasians, I’m back on the forum to share some thoughts on the challenges within today’s media landscape and how decentralized platforms could offer a solution. This time, I want to discuss the...
forum.olas.info
December 3, 2024 at 12:45 PM
If someone's opinions are grinding your gears, great. That’s your cue to pause, listen, and ask yourself—why does it bother me so much?

You might just learn something about yourself.
December 2, 2024 at 1:57 PM
Australia's social media ban for those under 16s poses as a good topic for discussion. Where to draw the line between safety and personal liberties?
Australia Bans Social Media for Everyone Under 16
The law sets a minimum age for users of platforms like TikTok, Instagram and X. How the restriction will be enforced online remains an open question.
www.nytimes.com
November 28, 2024 at 1:23 PM