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Bringing Reputation On-Chain: Can Ethos Network Boost Trust and Credibility in Crypto?

Bringing Reputation On-Chain: Can Ethos Network Boost Trust and Credibility in Crypto?
Ethos Network, a platform designed to address the problem of bad actors in the crypto industry, is gaining traction by bringing reputation on-chain. The founders, Trevor Thompson and Ben Walther, created Ethos to establish credibility and trust in the crypto space, inspired by their frustrations with scams and fraud. Ethos aims to create a "proof of credibility" system by allowing users to vouch for others and stake money against their reputation. Users are assigned credibility scores based on their trustworthiness, and the most engaged and reputable members determine these scores. Although there are concerns about potential manipulation of the system, Ethos has implemented negative reviews and slashing mechanisms to punish bad actors. The platform is currently invite-only and plans to grow sustainably. In the future, Ethos hopes to expand beyond the crypto space and create a world where reputation is portable and verifiable across platforms. The team is considering the possibility of launching a token to reward users but has not provided specific details. Overall, Ethos is betting that reputation backed by blockchain will be the ultimate currency in a space where trust is often lacking.

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