A recent survey highlighted a concerning trend: trust in news sources has hit an all-time low, indicating that only 7% of people place a “great deal” of trust in mainstream media. The digital landscape enables major corporations and brands to shape individual beliefs by creating an illusion that everyone else already shares those beliefs. As humans, we naturally tend to follow the crowd. The same survey states that 87% of people say it’s likely influencers don’t use the products they promote, and 75% of those surveyed were not confident that social media companies are fair and unbiased in content moderation. Delvit’s mission is to counteract this dynamic, striving to connect people with the genuine sentiments of the collective rather than succumbing to the influence of corporate agendas. Alec Farwell, the CEO and founder of Delvit, is on a mission to steer this ship back to its intended course.
Delvit stands out as an innovative, gamified discovery platform designed to expose users to diverse perspectives, even those they may disagree with. The platform actively encourages users to challenge and attempt to disprove presented content, fostering an environment of intellectual exploration. What sets Delvit apart is its commitment to complete transparency in moderation processes, with individuals elected through community voting shouldering the responsibility.
Taking a unique approach, Farwell incorporated a reward system akin to a pendulum with Delvit, enticing users with opposing viewpoints to engage in civil discourse within topics that may initially lean in a specific direction. The Truth Consensus feature distinguishes itself by incentivizing users to analyze data and conduct research objectively, free from personal biases.
Crucially, Delvit ensures that no single entity or group holds unilateral decision-making power on the platform. Decisions impacting the community require approval from various branches, reflecting a commitment to inclusivity and fairness. Ultimately, Delvit’s mission is to guide users toward a reasonable truth by mitigating bias and fostering a balanced exchange of ideas.
2020 was particularly bad. Witnessing the unfolding of the COVID-19 pandemic and the 2020 elections, Farwell’s frustration with the prevailing state of information and its dissemination reached a tipping point. This turmoil sparked the conception of Delvit.
Farwell’s mission is to reach as many people as possible to revolutionize how we consume information online and eliminate corruption by using blockchain technology to cement consensus through his gamified discovery platform that shows users things they likely disagree with and rewards them for attempting to disprove it.
Farwell envisioned a platform where the unfiltered truth could be accessed, decentralizing information and handing control back to the people.
In a world where the majority tends to follow the crowd, Delvit aims to clarify what the crowd genuinely believes. Farwell aspires to make Delvit “The Source” people trust, breaking the current cycle of misinformation and offering a platform where the community can understand and gauge the true consensus. With every development on the platform, Alec Farwell is righting industry wrongs, signaling a return to blockchain’s original promise and potential.
