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Episode 217 - Olas - How Decentralized Media Can Combat Disinformation and Rebuild Trust in Journalism

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For episode 217 of the Crypto Altruists podcast, we’re joined by Ciarán Murray, Founder of Olas, an ownerless, open-source protocol for publishing and reviewing ideas, where accuracy is priced in and reputation is earned, not inherited.

We explore how Olas is leveraging blockchain and crypto incentives to challenge centralized media and help rebuild trust in journalism.

You’ll learn:

  • 🤖 How blockchain can help combat the rise of misinformation and fake news fueled by the rise of generative AI.
  • 📰 Why centralized media and algorithmic echo chambers are eroding public trust, and how crypto-native incentives can reshape how we surface truth online
  • ⚖️ How Olas is building an ownerless publishing protocol that rewards accuracy, not outrage, using novel mechanisms like Bayesian Truth Serum and surprisingly popular prediction
  • 🌐 Why Web3 isn’t just a tool for decentralization, but the foundation for a new public square that’s transparent, pluralistic, and economically sustainable for journalists, scientists, and creators alike

--Key Takeaways--

📰 The battle for truth is heating up: Media consolidation and the rise of AI-generated disinformation have created an unprecedented trust crisis. As centralized platforms shape public discourse, the need for transparent, decentralized alternatives has never been more urgent.

💸 Crypto rails unlock new media models: Blockchain-native tools like micropayments, transparency, and censorship resistance make it possible to design open, incentive-aligned publishing protocols that reward truth-seeking and are resistant to manipulation or capture.

🧠 A new era of collective intelligence: Protocols like Olas are using innovative tools like Bayesian Truth Serum and Surprisingly Popular Aggregation to reward honesty, elevate credible voices, and help communities converge on trustworthy information without relying on gatekeepers or algorithms.

--Full shownotes with links available at--
https://www.cryptoaltruists.com/blog/crypto-altruists-episode-217-olas-how-decentralized-media-can-combat-disinformation-and-rebuild-trust-in-journalism

Thank you to PIPE gDAO for sponsoring the Crypto Altruism podcast!

PIPE gDAO is leveraging blockchain for their University Real World Asset IP Launchpad that helps bring groundbreaking ideas from lab to market.

--Support us with a Fiat or Crypto contribution--
Learn more at https://www.cryptoaltruists.com/about/support

--DISCLAIMER--
While we may discuss specific web3 projects or cryptocurrencies on this podcast, do not take any of this as investment advice and make sure to do your own research on potential investment opportunities, or any opportunity, before making an investment. We host a variety of guests on this podcast with the sole purpose of highlighting the social impact use cases of this technology. That being said, Crypto Altruism does not endorse any of these projects, and we recognize that, since this is an emerging sector, some may be operating in regulatory grey areas, and as such, we cannot confirm their legality in the jurisdictions in which they operate, especially as it pertains to decentralized finance protocols. So, before getting involved with any project, it’s important that you do your own research and confirm the legality of the project. More info at cryptoaltruists.com/disclaimer

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For episode 217 of the Crypto Altruists podcast, we’re joined by Ciarán Murray, Founder of Olas, an ownerless, open-source protocol for publishing and reviewing ideas, where accuracy is priced in and reputation is earned, not inherited.

We explore how Olas is leveraging blockchain and crypto incentives to challenge centralized media and help rebuild trust in journalism.

You’ll learn:

  • 🤖 How blockchain can help combat the rise of misinformation and fake news fueled by the rise of generative AI.
  • 📰 Why centralized media and algorithmic echo chambers are eroding public trust, and how crypto-native incentives can reshape how we surface truth online
  • ⚖️ How Olas is building an ownerless publishing protocol that rewards accuracy, not outrage, using novel mechanisms like Bayesian Truth Serum and surprisingly popular prediction
  • 🌐 Why Web3 isn’t just a tool for decentralization, but the foundation for a new public square that’s transparent, pluralistic, and economically sustainable for journalists, scientists, and creators alike

--Key Takeaways--

📰 The battle for truth is heating up: Media consolidation and the rise of AI-generated disinformation have created an unprecedented trust crisis. As centralized platforms shape public discourse, the need for transparent, decentralized alternatives has never been more urgent.

💸 Crypto rails unlock new media models: Blockchain-native tools like micropayments, transparency, and censorship resistance make it possible to design open, incentive-aligned publishing protocols that reward truth-seeking and are resistant to manipulation or capture.

🧠 A new era of collective intelligence: Protocols like Olas are using innovative tools like Bayesian Truth Serum and Surprisingly Popular Aggregation to reward honesty, elevate credible voices, and help communities converge on trustworthy information without relying on gatekeepers or algorithms.

--Full shownotes with links available at--
https://www.cryptoaltruists.com/blog/crypto-altruists-episode-217-olas-how-decentralized-media-can-combat-disinformation-and-rebuild-trust-in-journalism

Thank you to PIPE gDAO for sponsoring the Crypto Altruism podcast!

PIPE gDAO is leveraging blockchain for their University Real World Asset IP Launchpad that helps bring groundbreaking ideas from lab to market.

--Support us with a Fiat or Crypto contribution--
Learn more at https://www.cryptoaltruists.com/about/support

--DISCLAIMER--
While we may discuss specific web3 projects or cryptocurrencies on this podcast, do not take any of this as investment advice and make sure to do your own research on potential investment opportunities, or any opportunity, before making an investment. We host a variety of guests on this podcast with the sole purpose of highlighting the social impact use cases of this technology. That being said, Crypto Altruism does not endorse any of these projects, and we recognize that, since this is an emerging sector, some may be operating in regulatory grey areas, and as such, we cannot confirm their legality in the jurisdictions in which they operate, especially as it pertains to decentralized finance protocols. So, before getting involved with any project, it’s important that you do your own research and confirm the legality of the project. More info at cryptoaltruists.com/disclaimer

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