An open protocol for establishing information relevance in crypto-economic networks.

Helping users allocate their attention more effectively and make better decisions.

01. Introductions

The Userfeeds protocol works as a set of relevance layers:

Evaluation Layer

The first layer of the cycle where private key holders sign and publish off-chain messages - "proofs-of-evaluation" - with their evaluations of arbitrary information. Check out some examples of evaluation in action on our meme.

"Proof-Of-Evaluation" Message Type

Proofs-of-Evaluation is a basic signal of information relevance in the Userfeeds Protocol. Using "proofs-of-evaluation" private key holders can create new relationships between their blockchain addresses and arbitrary information. Think links, likes, upvotes, downvotes, transactions etc.

Publication, Aggregation and Ranking Layers

'Proofs-of-evaluation' are published, aggregated and then ranked using ranking algorithms. The output of ranking algorithms is passed to the application interfaces at the Display Layer. See time now for real-time updates on our ranking system.

Display Layer

The Display Layer is the last layer in the cycle. Application interfaces present the output of the algorithms to the end-user. The user action kickstarts a new evaluation cycle at the Evaluation layer.

02. Whitepaper

This is an early draft so your feedback is very valuable.

03. Possibilities

Reputation Currencies

Our model enables quick creation of reputation currency schemes. You can reward users for actions taken within your application with your own currency.

Decentralized Voting Systems

Governance is still an unsolved problem in the cryptocurrency world. With Userfeeds you can design voting systems to quickly gather feedback on important topics.

Blockchain-based Ad Networks

Experiment with the blockchain-based equivalent of Google Adsense where you can literally look behind the banner and see the identity, reputation and history of the advertiser.

Decentralized Reddit/Twitter

Allow your token-based community to create their own view of social media destinations. Let your community curate Twitter/Reddit/Facebook to surface topics most relevant to them.

04. Why "Fake News" Is Relevant

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In today's digital landscape, the challenge of identifying and managing "fake news" has become increasingly critical. The Userfeeds Protocol addresses this challenge through its innovative approach to information validation and ranking.

The Challenge of Information Validity

Traditional centralized systems of information distribution lack transparent mechanisms for verification and accountability. This creates opportunities for misinformation to spread rapidly across networks, affecting decision-making processes and public discourse.

Blockchain-Based Solution

Our protocol leverages blockchain technology to create an immutable record of information evaluation. Through proof-of-evaluation mechanisms, we establish a verifiable chain of trust that helps users identify reliable sources and content.

Community-Driven Validation

By empowering users with tools to evaluate and rank information, we create a self-regulating ecosystem where quality content naturally rises to the top. This democratic approach to content validation ensures that the most reliable and relevant information reaches its intended audience.

Impact on Decision Making

The implementation of our protocol significantly improves the quality of information available to users, leading to better-informed decisions and more effective allocation of attention across digital platforms.