Carlos Toriello

Carlos Toriello, a Guatemalan expert in election auditing and founder of Digital Witness, explores the revolutionary role of Bitcoin in ensuring electoral integrity. He discusses how the OP_Return feature enables tamper-evident documentation, enhancing trust in elections. Toriello shares insights from Guatemala's 2023 election audit and the impact of tools like OpenTimeStamps Protocol. He envisions a future with 'Immutable Democracy' and emphasizes educating youth through gamified blockchain verification. Join him in reimagining democracy through technology!

Carlos "Carliño" Toriello, a member of the Simple Proof team and election auditor in Guatemala, joins to discuss innovative uses of Bitcoin for ensuring election integrity. He shares insights on implementing the Open Timestamps protocol for tamper-proof data. The conversation delves into the security benefits of blockchain technology, highlighting its potential to change governance and preserve historical records. Carliño emphasizes personal responsibility in safeguarding information and the transformative power of Bitcoin in creating immutable proof.

Expert Carlos Toriello discusses using Bitcoin for secure elections, sharing insights from Guatemala. They explore blockchain tech auditing, gamifying election audits with youth, and the role of Bitcoin in election integrity. The episode delves into the contrast between voting systems in Guatemala and the US, highlighting the potential of Bitcoin to safeguard elections and ensure transparency.