Olas Protocol

💭 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

While the U.S. has long been the leader in tech innovation, recent events have made people question digital freedom and the opportunities available to people. Meanwhile, China is surging ahead. 💡3/4

💭 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

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.

🔮 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.

2️⃣ Imagine being able to prove your vote is valid without revealing anything about it. Tools like Noir.js (NoirLang) let users create these proofs locally on their devices, and systems like Garaga by Starknet allow us to verify them directly on Starknet.

🔮 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.

🛠️ 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

› Olas contract uses a randomness oracle (currently experimenting with Pragma Oracle & Chainlink VRF for our randomness needs) to select votes at random which are decrypted and verified against the Merkle Tree to achieve a statistical certainty that votes were correctly aggregated. 6/7

🛠️ 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

Users encrypt their votes off-chain using Drand's public key + a salt value. This ensures votes are private and are difficult to guess. When encrypted, the votes are submitted as a ciphertext to the contract. What happens when voting ends? 🤔 4/7

🛠️ 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

🧩 The core requirements: › Encrypt votes client-side & store them encrypted on-chain › Keep vote values hidden while markets are live › Decrypt votes only after the market closes › Tie each vote to its user to update reputation accurately 2/7

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 ⬇️

Olas market mechanisms relies on anonymity & privacy. In a typical market, participants can be easily influenced by where the market stands. To prevent this, votes and running tally must be private while the market is open. How does it work? Encryption, decryption & some blockchain magic! ⊹₊⟡⋆ 2/3

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 🧵

Critics point out @Meta waited until after the election and kept an eye on how advertisers would react. The reality? The relationship between tech platforms and regulatory oversight isn't new. Companies often adjust their policies based on market conditions and stakeholder feedback. 3/4

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 🧵

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 🚨

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

The divide runs even deeper along political lines: 54% of Democrats trust the media, compared to just 12% of Republicans and 27% of independents. Media consumption is no longer just about information—it’s a reflection of our divisions. So, where do we go from here? Can trust be rebuilt? 2/3

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

• Anyone who has something of quality to contribute • These people are there to add a mix of perspectives and knowledge. • This system allows Contributors to stake on their opinion. If the opinion is valid—they get rewarded!

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

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: ⤵️

• Judges oversee disputes between contributors and Fact Checkers. • Panels are selected randomly, vote anonymously, and rely on a staking system to stay unbiased. • Reputation matters because honest, skilled Judges gain access to more panels and higher rewards. ⤵️