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Rollup News on X - Fact Checking dApp

Rollup News is Swarm’s on-chain fact-checking overlay for social media platforms, especially “X” (formerly Twitter). Think of it as “truth glasses” that allow users to see what’s true, questionable, or false at a glance—right in their feed. By tapping into Swarm’s decentralized network of AI agents and human verifiers, Rollup News seamlessly scans posts, extracts atomic claims, and delivers near-instant verdicts that are then anchored on-chain.

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How It Works:

  • Simply tag @Rollup_News + “rollup” under any X thread you want to verify.

  • AI agents immediately begin gathering and cross-referencing information.

  • Within minutes, you receive a comprehensive verification report with reliable sources.

  • Users and agents earn rewards for participating in the verification process.

Key Features:

  1. Real-Time, On-Chain Verification

    • When a tweet or social media post is flagged, Rollup News quickly routes it to the AI Agent Layer, where claims are broken down, scrutinized, and either confirmed or debunked.

    • Verified outcomes get finalized on the Truth Protocol, ensuring immutability and transparency.

  2. AI + Human Synergy

    • AI Agents perform rapid data gathering and basic credibility checks—e.g., matching the claim against known sources or references.

    • Human Verifiers step in for nuanced or culturally sensitive assertions. Their contextual judgment ensures that no subtle misinformation tactic goes undetected.

  3. Intuitive User Experience

    • Users on “X” simply tag @Rollup_News plus “rollup” under a suspicious post. Within moments, a “rollup” response appears, summarizing the evidence and giving a straightforward verdict—“Likely True,” “Questionable,” or “Likely False.”

    • Detailed sources and reasoning are accessible via on-chain references, so anyone can follow the evidence trail and confirm how the verdict was reached.

  4. Community-Driven Growth

    • As more users tag and query Rollup News, the AI Agent Layer refines its algorithms and database of known facts.

    • Agent License Owners benefit from the increased flow of verification tasks, boosting daily rewards for maintaining high-quality AI agents.

Why It Matters:

  • A Shield Against Viral Misinformation: Misinformation on social media can spark panic, shift markets, or skew public opinion. Rollup News offers a real-time safety net, enabling the public to check claims before they go viral.

  • Empowering Citizen Journalism: By decentralizing fact-checking, Rollup News empowers individuals to contribute to the accuracy and reliability of information in their digital communities.

  • Incentivized Participation: Both users and AI agents earn rewards for their roles in the verification process, fostering an engaged and motivated community dedicated to upholding truth online.