Today marks a monumental shift in the way we govern and interact with information at scale, a shift that extends on-chain governance beyond tokens and protocols to shape collective knowledge.
The Graph has announced the launch of Geo Genesisa global application designed to share and organize information in collaborative centers known as “Spaces” governed in Aragon OSx. This breakthrough illustrates the power of chain governance to revolutionize new sectors.
We live in a complex and interconnected world where centralized actors increasingly manipulate, distort and censor information:
- Educational institutions silence unpopular voices.
- News organizations display political bias and journalistic integrity is called into question when articles disappear from news sites.
- Political actors carry out disinformation campaigns to shape public opinion.
- National states interfere in internal and external democratic processes.
- Social media platforms incite conflict and fuel polarization for compromise.
As technology accelerates, these challenges will continue to become more severe. Data integrity is under constant threat: it shapes public discourse, distorts facts, and influences AI outcomes. Organizing and verifying information effectively is one of the most pressing challenges we face today.
Onchain governance offers a powerful solution to address these challenges by protecting the integrity and authenticity of information. We are excited to collaborate with Geo Genesis to create a first-of-its-kind platform that allows communities to share and manage their collective knowledge with greater openness, transparency and verifiability.
Governing information on chain has the potential to create a world where:
- Information is not isolated or controlled by governments and large technology companies.
- The data remains credible and misinformation is easily identified.
- AI hallucinations no longer threaten humans’ collective knowledge.
Geo Genesis is an EVM-compliant web application that encourages interconnected knowledge by allowing users to create and manage information directly in The Graph. It is designed so that anyone can access and contribute to collective knowledge. Key features include:
- Spaces: Collaborative hubs where communities can collect, share and govern data.
- Composable, open and verifiable: Built on principles that promote interconnected knowledge.
- Customizable governance: Powered by AragonOSx, allowing for flexible decision-making frameworks.
At the heart of Geo Genesis is a scalable and adaptable governance model powered by AragónOSxa secure and modular DAO framework. Aragon OSx is optimized for creating new on-chain models and applications that can scale and evolve as projects grow.
Each space in Geo Genesis functions as an Aragon DAO with a custom governance plugin. He DAO contract holds editing permissions to the Space, while the plugin contains custom governance logic that dictates how information in the Space is governed.
Each Space starts with a simple governance model that involves two roles:
- Members: You can propose actions or changes
- Editors: Approve, reject or execute proposals
To edit the information contained in a Space:
- Members submit proposals
- Editors vote to approve or reject.
- Approved proposals are executed by anyone, triggering the proposed changes to the Space.
Each Space will have the option to evolve its governance as the application, community and knowledge base grow. Aragon OSx’s modular architecture makes it safe and easy for communities to evolve their governance over time. For a more technical description, visit our GitHub to review Geo Genesis contracts.
Next steps: Launch of the first Geo Genesis Space
To showcase its capabilities, a group of editors are curating Crypto News Space by leveraging knowledge graphs to structure news and validate associated facts. This demonstrates how Geo Genesis can transform the organization and governance of shared knowledge.
During this initial stage, users can request an invitation to get early access and start creating or joining Spaces. Anyone can browse to see what has been added to the knowledge graph and how it was governed.
Geo Genesis is more than an app; is a vision of a decentralized, trusted and collaborative knowledge ecosystem. We are excited to work alongside The Graph as they redefine ownership and verifiability in web3. This is just the beginning.
Your DAO, your rules
We have many pressing challenges to solve and the potential of on-chain governance is yet to be realized. Aragon X provides tools that are:
- Customizable: It is not a one-size-fits-all solution, but adaptable to fit various use cases, projects and protocols.
- Future proof: Modular designs to meet changing needs.
If you’re ready to build an on-chain governance solution to address humanity’s pressing challenges, explore our open source tool library and expert support to design innovative governance models tailored to your needs.
Get contact us to discover how we can create a custom solution that meets your project needs today and in the future.
