Content Verification DAO

BlokHost recognizes the importance of maintaining a healthy and secure content delivery network. To achieve this, a Decentralized Autonomous Organization (DAO) will be employed to moderate the content allowed on the network. The DAO ensures a transparent, decentralized, and community-driven approach to content moderation, leveraging the power of token holders to make informed decisions on content blacklisting.

How it Works

The DAO is a governance structure where $HOST token holders can participate in the decision-making process regarding content moderation. It is built on the premise of decentralization, ensuring that no single entity controls the moderation process.

Users can submit proposals to add or appeal content on the network's blacklist. These proposals are then voted upon by the community, with each token holder's voting power being proportional to their $HOST token holdings. The outcome of the vote is determined by a majority consensus.

Preventing Harmful Content

The blacklist serves as a tool to prevent harmful or malicious content from being served on the BlokHost network. Content that is deemed inappropriate or harmful, such as phishing websites, illegal content, or malware, can be added to the blacklist through a community-driven process.

When content is added to the blacklist, it becomes inaccessible through the BlokHost network. This ensures that the network remains a safe and secure environment for its users.

Maintaining Censorship Resistance

While the DAO-based content moderation system allows for the removal of harmful content, it remains dedicated to upholding the principle of censorship resistance. The following features ensure that the BlokHost network maintains resistance to censorship:

Decentralized Governance

The moderation process is not controlled by a single entity or organization. Instead, the decision-making power lies in the hands of the community, comprised of $HOST token holders. This diverse group of participants prevents any single party from exerting undue influence or control over content decisions.

Transparent Voting Process

The voting process is conducted openly and transparently on the blockchain. All proposals and votes are recorded and can be audited by anyone. This transparency ensures that the moderation process is fair, unbiased, and accountable to the community.

Appeal Mechanism

In case the content is mistakenly added to the blacklist or removed from it, the community can submit new proposals to reverse previous decisions. This allows for errors to be rectified and ensures that the moderation process remains adaptive and responsive to the community's needs.

Content Neutrality

The DAO focuses on eliminating harmful and malicious content rather than targeting specific ideologies or viewpoints. By maintaining a content-neutral approach, the DAO ensures that the network remains an open and inclusive platform for users with diverse opinions and perspectives.

Immutable Storage

The underlying decentralized storage providers in the BlokHost ecosystem store content immutably. Even though the content may be blacklisted on the BlokHost network, it remains accessible through the original storage provider or alternative platforms that do not adhere to the same blacklisting rules. This ensures that content remains censorship-resistant at its core.

By implementing these features, the BlokHost network strikes a balance between maintaining a secure and healthy content delivery environment while upholding the principles of decentralization and censorship resistance. This ensures that the network remains an inclusive and open platform that respects the diverse needs and values of its users.