Atomic Claims

Atomic Claims: Ensuring Granular Accuracy and Privacy Preservation

Many statements made on the internet contain multiple sub-claims, some of which may be sensitive or private. For example, a statement like “Person A was at Location B at Time C” contains individual parts that can each be verified independently. This is where atomic claims come in: breaking down statements into smaller, more verifiable components.

Granular Accuracy

Atomic claims allow for a more nuanced approach to verification. Each part of a statement can be true or false, which promotes a deeper understanding of the claim rather than treating it as an all-or-nothing judgment. For instance, proving that “Person A was at Location B” doesn’t require validating their personal identity, allowing for more accurate and flexible verification.

Privacy Preservation

Atomic claims also help preserve privacy. Zero-knowledge proofs are used to validate each claim without disclosing sensitive information. For example, if the claim is “Person A is over 21,” the protocol can prove this without revealing the exact birthdate. This ensures the integrity of the data without exposing confidential or personal details.

This approach allows the TRUTH Swarm to process everything from harmless memes to highly sensitive corporate or personal information, maintaining factual accuracy while safeguarding privacy.