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Vitalik Buterin Calls Blockchain ‘Truth Machine’

July 28, 2024No Comments2 Mins Read
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Vitalik Buterin, the co-founder of Ethereum, has likened blockchain to a “truth machine” due to its ability to provide detailed information on the timestamps of messages. Buterin’s remarks on the social media platform X were prompted by a user’s question about the nature of a global universal blockchain.

Buterin Emphasizes the Importance of Reliable Truth Verification Systems

Essentially, Buterin explained that a blockchain accurately records information as it is entered into the system, making it resistant to falsification or manipulation. However, he also noted that blockchains are not designed to fact-check every query that is posed.

A blockchain is a “truth machine” in the sense that it provides consensus on the approximate truth of when messages were sent. It does not answer questions like “was the moon landing real?”

This feature reduces the vulnerability of blockchains to attacks, but additional tools are needed to expand their capabilities…

— vitalik.eth (@VitalikButerin) July 20, 2024

“A blockchain is a ‘truth machine’… It doesn’t tell you ‘was the moon landing real’?” Buterin stated.

Buterin believes that a supplementary system should be developed to support blockchains in verifying facts beyond mere data storage. He suggests that integrating “truth-finding” models into blockchain systems is crucial for enhancing their functionality.

Buterin’s Vision for the Cryptocurrency Ecosystem

Opinions among tech experts vary regarding Buterin’s statements. While some agree that blockchains offer limited temporal consensus and advocate for additional tools for truth verification, emphasizing the potential roles of artificial intelligence and decentralized systems, others argue against the need for a central truth-seeking platform.

Known for his ideas on improving the broader crypto ecosystem, Buterin recently expressed his belief that forming political alliances based on being “pro-crypto” may not be beneficial for the industry. This viewpoint sparked a response from Charles Hoskinson, as reported by U.Today.

In a bid to enhance user experiences with payments across Layer-2 networks, Buterin has been actively promoting the adoption of new token standards, ERC-3770 and ERC-7683.

Blockchain Buterin calls Machine Truth Vitalik
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