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Democracy
'We've Seen Breakdowns of Trust': Nathan Schneider on How to Democratize the Web
The activist's new book "Governable Spaces" explores ways blockchains can help people experiment with self-governance online.
The Future of Democracy Hinges on Privacy Rights
xx network Founder and Creator David Chaum brings to Consensus 2022 a presentation on how technology and privacy rights are our only hope for the future of democracy.
ETHDenver Shows Not All Crypto Communities Are the Same
In a day focused on reforming economics and society, ETHheads discussed "public goods," Schelling Points and how DAOs can return power to the people.
Bull Run Democracy, Revisited
In 2017, high-flying bitcoiners attempted to foment democracy in Venezuela by airdropping crypto and paper wallets. What did we learn from these experiments?
Voatz and Why We Can’t Trust Online Voting Just Yet
CoinDesk privacy reporter Benjamin Powers takes an in-depth look at the pitfalls and kinks that still need ironing out before online platforms like Voatz and Democracylive can truly be viable voting alternatives in 2020.
How Bitcoin Is Used to Promote Human Rights: Stories From Activists and Refugees
CoinDesk reporter Leigh Cuen is joined by the Human Rights Foundation’s Alex Gladstein and Syrian entrepreneur Moe Ghashim to discuss how cultural context shapes the way people view bitcoin, including stories from the Middle East.
Humans on the Blockchain: Why Crypto Is the Best Defense Against AI Overlords
The strategic use of blockchains will be essential in enabling humans to become meaningful long-term stakeholders in the future of governance, argues entrepreneur Santiago Siri.
Sierra Leone Secretly Holds First Blockchain-Audited Presidential Vote
Sierra Leone has allowed blockchain tech in a presidential election for what appears to be the first time, marking a milestone in election technology.
A Controversial Bitcoin Alternative is Seeking a Comeback
A controversial bitcoin alternative that offers owners and miners a choice of block size may be making a comeback.
