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 * WHITEPAPER
 * FOUNDATION/DAO
   * FACT FOUNDATION
   * FACT DAO
     * GOV. VOTING
 * TOOLS
   * PROVENANCE
   * REPOSITORY
 * GITHUB
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Download Whitepaper Fact Is A Public Good

FACT INSDER
 * ChatGPT and the Risks of Misinformation: Understanding the Implications
 * The Generative AI Disinformation Age: Decentralized Fact-checking Systems
   Could Help
 * World Press Freedom Index 2023 Reveals Threat to Journalism from Fake Content
   Industry
 * Importance of Fact-checking in Research
 * International Fact-Checking Day: A Celebration of Truth
 * Fact Protocol Named One of the Top 25 Web3 Innovations by YourStory
 * Critical Reasoning and its correlation with Fact-checking
 * Blockchain Technology in News Publishing and Reporting: Advantages & Benefits
 * What is Propaganda and How to Debunk it?
 * Decentralized Reporting as a Service (DRaaS)
 * Fact Protocol is a Public Good, Here is Why
 * What is Clickbait?
 * Fact-checking the images in a Generative AI era
 * Generative AI: Advantages, Disadvantages, Limitations, and Challenges
 * Fact-checking in Reputation Management
 * Importance of Fact-checking in Academic Research
 * Sustainability in Fact-checking
 * Advantages: Web3 in Fact-checking
 * Web3: A Decentralized Web
 * How to Fact-check: 5 effective ways
 * Blockchain technology as a tool to detect and combat Fake News
 * What is Decentralized Fact-checking?
 * What is Media Literacy and why is it important?
 * Difference: Fact-checking and Investigative Journalism
 * Difference: Misinformation, Disinformation, and Malinformation
 * What is Fact-checking?
 * What is Disinformation?
 * What is Fake News and Misinformation?
 * The state of fake news and misinformation 2022
 * Should social media platforms penalize users who spread misinformation?
 * News consumers in the US found that 38.2 percent had unknowingly shared fake
   news
 * Trust in various US-based news media organizations in 2022
 * Quiz Edition NFT FPID-042022-1
 * Gusture Is Joining Fact Protocol Ecosystem To Launch Decentralized
   Fact-Checker




WE ARE LEVERAGING BLOCKCHAIN TECHNOLOGY TO EMPOWER FACT-CHECKERS IN COMBATING
FAKE NEWS




CENSOR RESISTANT

Fact Protocol uses web3/blockchain systems to create a censorship resistance
layer for fact-check records.


AMPLIFY

Fact Protocol amplifies fact-checks because it is an effective way to mitigate
fast-spreading false information.


ARCHIVAL

All facts registered on the protocol are permanently stored in the combination
of secure web2 & web3 systems.


INCENTIVES

Fact Protocol will incentivize fact-checking efforts. To stimulate more activity
in the fight against fake news.


WHY BLOCKCHAIN?

Blockchain technology can play a vital role in the fight against fake news and
disinformation. Blockchain provides a secure, decentralized, and tamper-proof
ledger that can be used to store and verify data. This makes it difficult for
anyone to manipulate or alter data without being detected, ensuring the
integrity and accuracy of the information. By leveraging blockchain, Fact
Protocol can ensure that the information it provides through its Structured Fact
Repository is trustworthy and verifiable.


DIVE IN HERE TO LEARN MORE




NATIVE WEB3 FACT-CHECKER

Fact protocol is a decentralized and scalable Web3 fact-checking enabler that
uses its native fact-checking applications to mitigate the fake news problem.

The protocol uses two-factor to validate news and its facts. The first factor
uses News Registrars (NRs) and the second factor uses News Validators (NVs) to
re-verify the facts and authenticate the citations/references attached by NRs.

Through governance vote, rules are formed and decisions are enforced within the
Protocol. The White Paper has further details on the protocol flow.


2-factor Validation
by Communities
Fact Registration on Blockchain
All facts registered on the protocol are recorded on the Blockchain.
2-factor Validation
News/Facts are first registered by a registrar
which is then validated by a validator to
increase the trustworthiness of information.
Blockchain Verification
Facts are verifiable on Blockchain from the Fact-checker platform interface.




FACT-CHECKED ON BLOCK QUEST

The fact-check feed below is retrieved from Block Quest, a dedicated platform
for fact-checked web3/blockchain news and content. Powered by Fact Protocol.




FEED SAMPLE

 * Arbitrum Foundation Announces DAO Governance and $ARB Token March 16, 2023
   Arbitrum One and Arbitrum Nova networks achieve second stage of
   decentralization with launch of DAO governance and $ARB token. The post
   Arbitrum Foundation Announces DAO Governance and $ARB Token appeared first on
   Block Quest (formerly Gusture).



ACCESS FACT-CHECK FEED

OPEN-SOURCED. SECURE (SSL ENABLED).






FACT IN NEWS / MEDIA




Fact Protocol shares the Content Authenticity Initiative’s (CAI) mission to
combat mis/disinformation by empowering consumers with the tools they need to
determine the veracity of what they are seeing online.

Santiago Lyon, Head of Advocacy & Education, CAI by Adobe







The founders argue the advantages of a decentralized network also extend to
preventing the concentration of power, keeping the validation process
democratic, eliminating bias, and ensuring full transparency.

Mohith Agadi, Co-founder of Fact Protocol told The Decrypting Story








ECOSYSTEM: PARTNERSHIPS / INTEGRATIONS

The Fact Protocol ecosystem is growing with native dApps, cross-chain
integrations, and industry partnerships. The goal is to create open-access
platforms for fact-checkers & journalists and achieve decentralization, privacy
layer, and censorship resistance. 





Explore Fact Ecosystem (Soon)



THE IDEA AND CONCEPT

March 2021 – the idea of the project is born and proof of concept (PoC) is
created.




R&D IS COMMISSIONED

April 2021 – R&D is commissioned and protocol design initiated.




PLATFORMS & TOOLS

Q4 2022 – We will start beta launching fact-checking platforms and a suite of
tools and dApps to support fact-checkers and information volunteers/users
globally.




BLOCKCHAIN INTEGRATION

Q4 2022 – launch of fact-checking platforms in private beta and integration with
blockchain (web3 login). The fact registration on blockchain will go live with
community partners in Q2 2023.




FACT NATIVE TOKEN

Q2 2023 – Tokenomics final update and Fact Protocol’s governance token $FACT
generation.




FACT FOUNDATION & FACT DAO

Q2 2023 – Creation of Fact Foundation & Fact DAO to oversee Fact Protocol’s
activities and support its growth. Appoint a board of advisors to administer the
DAO and establish decentralized governance.




FACT LEARN PROGRAM

Q2 2023 – Creation of the Learn initiative to educate communities about media
literacy, fake news, misinformation, disinformation, and malinformation, as well
as the significance of fact-checking the information that is found online and
the advantages of using blockchain in fighting fake news.




RESEARCH: L1/APP-SPECIFIC CHAIN

Q3 2023 – Commission study on developing own L1 or app-specific chain to examine
the possible upside (sovereignty) and benefits for various applications within
the Fact Ecosystem. Follow official social handles and other channels for
updates.






OUR TEAM

A team of web3 enthusiasts and fact-checking professionals working daily to make
the world a better place. We are building a decentralized protocol that is
resistant to censorship to combat fake news, misinformation, and
disinformation. 



Co-Founder


MOHITH AGADI




Mohith is the co-founder of Fact Protocol.


Independent Advisor


ZAINAB ASIF




Current – Google, Ex-Cisco, Nokia.


Head - Partnerships + R&D


SAI BHARGAV




Bhargav is in-charge of partnerships and R&D.


Independent Advisor


GAJA RAM




Current – CVS Health, Ex-AIG, FedEx, Anthem.


Co-Founder


DAMODAR KALYAN




Kalyan is the co-founder of Fact Protocol.


Advisor - Digital Strategy


MANOJ A.




Current – 10 Leaves, Ex-Comm100.


Independent Advisor


RAHUL JAIN




Ex-OKX, Bitbns.


Independent Advisor


NAVEEN KUMAR




Current – FIS, Ex-Broadridge, Mindtree.


Advisor - Design


GANESH GUDIGAR




Founder & CEO – Antsline Agency.




DECENTRALIZED FACT-CHECKER

World’s first decentralized fact-checking platforms with incentivization
mechanics. Powered by blockchain/web3 technology and globally distributed
communities.


PLATFORMS






INTERESTED IN FACT-CHECKING?

We have compiled a collection of educational resources for journalists,
students, and fact-checkers.


EXPLORE RESOURCES






WEB3 VERIFIABILITY LAYER – PHASE 1




The Fact Protocol is a decentralized and scalable fact-checking system that
powers a suite of tools, also known as dApps in Web3 terms, that combats Fake
News/Misinformation/Disinformation using native fact-checking applications, open
APIs, and community contributions. As stated in the Proof-of-Concept, the
protocol employs a two-factor approach (2FA) to ensure that fact-checks are
verified unbiasedly.

With a community-driven and incentive approach, the Fact Protocol aims to scale
across all categories and geographies. Together, we can prevent misinformation
from spreading and save societies from becoming victims. The protocol’s rules
are formed and/or amended on an as-required basis by governance vote.


Web3 Physical Access Card for Fact Protocol Ecosystem.


The Fact Protocol — a governance and incentive protocol – is further explained
in the White Paper (accessible via the main navigation).




RESEARCH DATA ON FAKE NEWS/MISINFORMATION – CATALOGUED BY FACT INSTITUTE



THE GENERATIVE AI DISINFORMATION AGE: DECENTRALIZED FACT-CHECKING SYSTEMS COULD
HELP

Recently, the rise of Generative AI has led to an explosion in fake news and
disinformation creation. This presents a



Read more


THE STATE OF FAKE NEWS AND MISINFORMATION 2022

The authenticity of information has long been a concern for both printed and
digital media, affecting both businesses and society.



Read more


SHOULD SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS PENALIZE USERS WHO SPREAD MISINFORMATION?

A July 2021 survey of online adults in the United States found that more than
half of respondents thought social



Read more


NEWS CONSUMERS IN THE US FOUND THAT 38.2 PERCENT HAD UNKNOWINGLY SHARED FAKE
NEWS

A survey of news consumers in the United States found that 38.2% had unknowingly
shared fake news or misinformation on social media.



Read more


TRUST IN VARIOUS US-BASED NEWS MEDIA ORGANIZATIONS IN 2022

Data on trust in various news media organizations in the United States revealed
that as of February 2022, with 61



Read more

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DDoS Security: Project Shield
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What does Fact Protocol do?

Fact Protocol (FACT) is a community-governed web3 protocol (public good)
designed to combat fake news, misinformation, and disinformation by aggregating
fact-checks from trusted sources around the world and re-validate them to
increase trust and re-distribute them to amplify the reach. Our mission is to
promote truth, accuracy, and transparency in the media, and to empower people
with the knowledge and tools to make informed decisions. With blockchain and
other advanced technologies such as AI and Deep-learning, we aim to create a
safer and more trustworthy online environment for everyone. Our platforms,
applications, and tools provide a comprehensive and reliable source of
fact-checks that can help people distinguish between fact and fiction, and make
informed judgments about the information they consume.

At FACT, we believe in the power of collaboration and community governance. That
is why we work closely with trusted fact-checkers, advocates, and
users/communities (refer to the whitepaper) from around the world to ensure that
the protocol is always reliable, accurate, and unbiased. Together, we can fight
back against fake news and disinformation, and create more informed and
enlightened societies. We aim to achieve it through FACT DAO.

Is Fact Protocol Environmentally Sustainable?

At FACT, we are committed to building a sustainable and environmentally friendly
ecosystem for our users and the planet. To achieve this goal, we are utilizing a
Proof-of-Stake (PoS) protocol, which allows us to process transactions quickly
and efficiently, while also reducing our carbon footprint. Compared to the
traditional Proof-of-Work (PoW) mechanism used by many other blockchain
platforms, the PoS protocol emits significantly less CO2 for processing each
transaction. This means that we can provide a high-performance and low-cost
platform without compromising the health of our planet.

Our design philosophy also ensures that we maintain a net-zero environmental
impact. We will never pursue any strategies or plans that could harm the
environment, whether on land, in the air or underwater. With Fact Protocol, you
can trust that your transactions are not only fast, secure, and reliable, but
also environmentally responsible.



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