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RE: WakuCat's View - August 2025
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500 words text + 50 reasons why there is no PoB (proof of brain) on platforms paying for content combined with low education + poverty + wars + dislike for reading and writing.
Proof-of-Brain (PoB) is a decentralized consensus model that aims to reward original content creators on blockchain-based platforms by quantifying human attention and thoughtful engagement. In theory, users stake tokens to curate posts and distribute rewards to authors whose work attracts genuine interest. Unlike proof-of-stake or proof-of-work, PoB emphasizes cognitive contribution, aligning economic incentives with creativity and community evaluation. This model holds promise for fair compensation and democratized content platforms. However, real-world implementation reveals significant obstacles when applied to regions affected by low education levels, widespread poverty, ongoing conflicts, and cultural aversion to literate activities. Moreover, PoB platforms typically rely on transparent global tokenomics, which can intimidate newcomers unfamiliar with financial instruments on the blockchain.
Educational attainment shapes the ability to produce, consume, and evaluate written content. In communities with high illiteracy rates, PoB schemes depend on participants who can read, write, and critically assess. Without foundational skills, potential creators cannot express ideas clearly, and curators struggle to differentiate quality posts from low-value noise. Limited schooling undermines nuanced voting behavior, leading to arbitrary or manipulated token distribution. The lack of educational infrastructure also reduces familiarity with blockchain concepts, smart contracts, and token mechanics, preventing meaningful engagement with PoB mechanisms. Without mentorship or community education programs, newcomers struggle to navigate editorial standards or understand voting weight allocation. The absence of localized resources compounds the barrier.
Poverty and precarious livelihoods further erode the feasibility of PoB. When economic survival priorities overshadow voluntary content creation, individuals in low-income settings are less inclined to invest time and data in writing or voting. The cost of internet access, smartphones, or computing devices creates a digital divide, excluding the most vulnerable populations from participating. Even when connectivity exists, the need to convert earnings into local currency and navigate volatile token prices discourages ongoing commitment. Token volatility and lack of stablecoin options in local contexts increase perceived risk, discouraging adoption. The requirement to manage private keys and wallets adds complexity beyond basic literacy.
Conflict and war exacerbate these challenges by disrupting digital infrastructure, displacing communities, and imposing mental stress. In zones of instability, priorities shift to basic security and relief efforts. Contributors risk censorship, surveillance, or targeted violence for expressing opinions online. Network blackouts and cyber disruptions erode trust in platforms requiring continuous connectivity. Furthermore, migrating populations lose digital identities, making it difficult to maintain reputations or tokenized records essential for PoB’s transparent reward allocation. Even humanitarian organizations cannot fully integrate PoB tools into relief operations due to regulatory hurdles and technical capacity gaps.
Cultural aversion to reading and writing compounds these systemic barriers. In regions where oral tradition, visual storytelling, or verbal exchange predominate, incentives based on textual content fall flat. Users who dislike or distrust written material are unlikely to engage deeply enough to curate or reward posts. The combined effects of educational deficits, economic hardship, war, and cultural preferences yield an environment where Proof-of-Brain fails to gain traction. Bridging this gap would require holistic interventions: literacy campaigns, affordable connectivity, conflict resolution, and culturally sensitive content formats. Until then, PoB platforms will struggle to foster genuine cognitive participation in these settings.
50 Reasons Why PoB Fails in Contexts of Low Education, Poverty, Wars, and Dislike for Reading/Writing:
1. High illiteracy rates
2. Limited digital literacy
3. Lack of basic education
4. Language diversity
5. Regional dialect challenges
6. Poor schooling infrastructure
7. Insufficient critical thinking training
8. Low typing skills
9. Weak editorial norms
10. Limited familiarity with blockchain
11. Fear of new technologies
12. Lack of mentorship programs
13. Absence of localized resources
14. Low income levels
15. High cost of internet access
16. Lack of devices
17. Digital divide
18. Data affordability issues
19. Financial instability
20. Token price volatility
21. Complex wallet management
22. Inadequate technical support
23. Limited stablecoin options
24. Prioritization of survival needs
25. Time poverty
26. Work-hour constraints
27. Migration and displacement
28. Infrastructure damage
29. Network disruptions
30. Censorship and surveillance
31. Fear of persecution
32. Conflict-related stress
33. Government restrictions
34. Security threats
35. Oral communication preference
36. Cultural aversion to writing
37. Distrust of online content
38. Low trust in platforms
39. Difficulty building reputation
40. Loss of digital identities
41. Lack of community buy-in
42. Insufficient platform localization
43. Complexity of tokenomics
44. Lack of financial literacy
45. Regulatory hurdles
46. Absence of supportive policy
47. Minimal content moderation
48. Prevalence of spam and fraud
49. Low perceived value of small earnings
50. Absence of holistic infrastructure and literacy interventions
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