Geo Genesis: A New Way to Share and Govern Information with Web3

The Graph has just announced the early access launch of Geo Genesis, a new Web3 browser and knowledge graph application that puts information-sharing front and center. Instead of focusing solely on digital assets, Geo Genesis gives communities the tools to collaborate on knowledge.

The platform aims to show how users can work together to gather, verify, and shape fast-moving stories. By doing this, The Graph hopes to show that blockchain infrastructure can support fair community collaboration.

Inside Geo Genesis

At the core of Geo Genesis is a feature called “Spaces”. Each Space is like a shared workspace for a specific topic where users can submit ideas, fact check and refine information as needed. These Spaces use GRC-20 data standards so everyone can see when new content was added, who added it and how it might have changed over time.

Right now, Editors are using these Spaces to organize Crypto News stories so the wider community can watch how the content is governed. Over time, it’s likely that more Spaces will appear on different subjects, and each one can set up its own rules about what gets posted and how decisions are made.

Knowledge vs. Assets

Geo Genesis stands out because it treats knowledge as an essential resource rather than focusing on tokens, NFTs, or other digital assets. Many blockchain projects concentrate on speculation or trading, but The Graph envisions a decentralized approach to gathering facts and information.

Geo Genesis invites anyone to pool their expertise and verify what’s being posted. This could encourage a more active form of participation, where people feel responsible for making sure the information is trustworthy. As more users and groups join, Geo Genesis could grow into a larger network of knowledge Spaces, each shaped by the people who use it.

Governance with Aragon OSx

A big part of this is the governance framework provided by Aragon OSx. In early access, there are two main roles: Editors who vote on proposals and guide the overall direction of the content, and Members who submit new information.

In the future, these roles might be expanded or adapted depending on the community’s goals. For example, if a Space is about scientific research, it might use stricter rules to ensure accuracy. If a Space is about live events, the voting process might be faster to keep up with breaking news. This flexibility reduces misinformation by letting the community decide what works best for them and making every decision visible to everyone involved.

With the release of Geo Genesis, The Graph shows that Web3 technology can be about more than just financial exchanges. By giving people a way to build and oversee knowledge together, it points to a future where communities hold the reins.

Editor’s note: Written with the assistance of AI – Edited and fact-checked by Jason Newey.