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Title: Backfeed...?
Post by: sivante on June 07, 2016, 07:08:31 AM
Surprised there isn't much in the way of forum threads on the Backfeed.cc project...

This could be an interesting one to keep an eye on:


https://magazine.backfeed.cc/backfeeds-economic-model-for-an-decentralized-age/

http://backfeed.cc


Title: Re: Backfeed...?
Post by: cloverme on June 07, 2016, 12:34:59 PM
Part of it seems similar to The DAO. I read the whitepaper, I think what would help is a clear example how it can be used with a working model. I've been on the lookout for something reputation based. 


Title: Re: Backfeed...?
Post by: sivante on June 07, 2016, 01:46:30 PM
Part of it seems similar to The DAO. I read the whitepaper, I think what would help is a clear example how it can be used with a working model. I've been on the lookout for something reputation based.  


it's not yet 100% clear yet all what suite of products/services will be offered, though seems the angle is an OS for DAOS - certain models and frameworks integratable and customizable for those seeking to get their own DAOs up and running...

I found it interesting that the way they've set up the Backfeed magazine actually has parts of their models implemented in itself, by establishing a token/rewards system for early content contributors, curators, and promoters. if you sign up for an account and take a tour after reading that attached article - its different than just reading the article itself, as they've built in the model into the site so you actually get a hands-on experience. the particular application might be rather limited at this point, giving tokens only for article submissions, commenting, and voting on content quality - though gives one example of how such collaborative economic models (with inbuilt reputation functions) could be implemented, that you can actually get your feet wet with...


Title: Re: Backfeed...?
Post by: sivante on June 07, 2016, 02:19:22 PM
Part of it seems similar to The DAO.

a Medium piece: "Backfeed to announce governance proposal for The DAO"

https://medium.com/@Backfeed_cc/backfeed-to-announce-governance-proposal-for-the-dao-1d9f79b27aaa#.kphp66hb1


Title: Re: Backfeed...?
Post by: cloverme on June 07, 2016, 03:54:09 PM
Yeah, it's a little esoteric I think at this point. I'm a DAO token holder but I'm not exactly sold on this kind of a solution. I'm not of the opinion that personal trust should be automated :/