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#63 – Vitalik Buterin on better ways to fund public goods, blockchain's failures, & effective giving

80,000 Hours Podcast

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Navigating Online Identity in Voting Systems

This chapter explores the crucial role of online identity in preventing collusion within voting mechanisms like quadratic funding. It discusses the challenges of identity verification, including the risks posed by fake accounts and potential identity theft, while highlighting the need for robust solutions. The conversation also critiques the complexities of voting systems, focusing on the benefits of quadratic funding as a fairer alternative to traditional methods.

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