📩 Welcome back to BlockchainGov’s monthly report! In this issue, we present the final version of the Polycentricity Report, share key insights from our workshop at EthCC organized with Project Liberty, and discuss the UK Law Commission's DAO Scoping Paper.

Tomorrow, our Senior Fellow @AudreyT joins @HitRECordJoe, vitalik.eth, and ⿻(((E. Glen Weyl/衛谷倫))) 🇺🇸/🇩🇪/🇹🇼 🖖, our allies in the fight to reclaim our personhood online, on stage at ABS2024 | Asia Blockchain Summit's Plurality Summit #ABS2024 👇

On the latest episode of The Truth of the Matter, Frank McCourt, chairman of McCourt Global and founder of Project Liberty, joins H. Andrew Schwartz to discuss his new book, Project Liberty's mission, and the evolution of the internet. 🎧Listen here: csis.org/podcasts/truth…

"We're in a Dangerous Time" → Bringing Openness back to Social Connection Project Liberty Labs ↯

In the newest episode of the CSIS's podcast, The Truth of the Matter with H. Andrew Schwartz, our founder Frank McCourt talks the internet, data privacy, and how a People's Bid for TikTok could transform our digital landscape: youtube.com/watch?v=32X4PX…

In a world where tech companies hold significant power, an ethical innovation ecosystem is more critical than ever. Nate Persily of @stanfordcyber said it best: "A common source of metrics...is key." Learn more in our #ResponsibleTech study with Aspen Digital: bit.ly/techresponsibly

After losing her daughter, Becca, to social media harm, Deb Schmill joined the fight to create a new and safer internet — and that’s why she’s supporting a People’s Bid for TikTok. Hear more in her USA TODAY Column: usatoday.com/story/opinion/…

From manipulative algorithms to harmful data practices, TikTok poses a real threat to our democracy. Hear more from our Institute's Senior Fellow, ⿻ Audrey Tang 唐鳳, on how a People's Bid for TikTok can help us take back control of our lives online via The Sydney Morning Herald: smh.com.au/technology/the…

3:45 PM: 🔍 Don’t miss Jonathan Dotan in Studio 1 discussing "New models of trust on the frontiers of authenticity"

Reimagining the internet starts by reimagining a data sharing economy — one that puts users, not big tech, in control of their own data. Our founder Frank McCourt shared Project Liberty's vision for a better web and better word at the 2024 Global Inclusive Growth Summit.

Today, FREQUENCY blockchain announced 1 million+ users in partnership with MeWe 👏. Built on the Decentralized Social Networking Protocol developed by Project Liberty Labs, Frequency and MeWe give users control over their data, privacy & digital identities. Learn more 👇

Exploring the creation of the Frequency #blockchain and how it's empowering people to control their data set and own their #socialgraph. 📣Harry Evans, CTO of Project Liberty Labs explains. (Footage courtesy of Key Pictures from "Behind the Code")

Ursula 0'Kuinghttons shared news that Frequency Network just completed the the migration of 1M users onto their network 🔥

Ahead of the 2024 Presidential #election, misinformation is top of mind for many Americans. Over half of the population has already encountered news they know or suspect to be false, and 89% of Americans consider #fakenews to be a problem. Learn more: bit.ly/reportinsight

Manipulative algorithms and digital harassment can make navigating conflict more difficult than ever ... but new studies reveal AI might be able to help. Learn more how AI can make online conversations more productive in our newsletter: email.projectliberty.io/can-ai-help-ma…

As apps like Snapchat become more embedded in children's lives and social circles, protecting our kids online gets more difficult. It's time to start prioritizing children's safety over engagement and profits. We can build a better digital future, away from the grip of big tech.

This week, our founder Frank McCourt sat down with @Technology to talk about his campaign to reset big tech, putting users back in control of their online personhood, and how a People’s Bid for TikTok is an integral step in making that happen: bloomberg.com/news/videos/20…

What should we do about smartphones in the classroom? While advocates for phones at school say devices can have educational benefits for kids, some experts say the distractions interfere with learning. Read more about the debate over school phone bans: email.projectliberty.io/should-schools…

“I believe the People’s Bid for TikTok is the best and most promising solution to one of the biggest issues of our day: the toxic digital sphere and its negative impact on kids.” - Joann Bogard Read her full story in her @huffpost column: huffpost.com/entry/children… #thepeoplesbid

We’re sharing a case study on Block Party to explore how users have lost control of their online experiences, and how new approaches are paving the way to an internet where users are back in the driver’s seat. Read more: email.projectliberty.io/regain-control…