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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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Innovative Funding for Public Goods

This chapter explores the future of blockchain technology in addressing collective action challenges, particularly in public goods provision. It discusses decentralized mechanisms like DAOs, quadratic voting, and funding as potential solutions, while also examining their limitations and risks of collusion. Additionally, alternative funding sources such as prediction markets are proposed to enhance decision-making and cooperation in public initiatives.

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