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My name is Matthew E. O'Neil. I have made over 9,000 edits for Everipedia which makes me the #1 ranked editor all time for the company. I graduated with a B.S. from Colorado Christian University in 2001 and a M.B.A from Regis University in 2004. Both universities are located in Colorado. As of May 2020,I am ranked #1 all time in the number of edits at Everipedia under the user name 'ore1pnq21bfu'. I am in contact with boxing promoters Top Rank, Don King Productions and Mayweather Promotions. I have been in contact with TMZ and Mick Magsino of Reuters. I competed for Clark County Commission in 2006 against Rory Reid and lost. Reid was later accused of campaign finance infractions but was never formally charged. I was interviewed by Tony Cooke of the Las Vegas Sun when I ran for Clark County Commission. Everipedia was founded in December 2014 and began as a small project of and in Kazemian's college dormitory room at (UCLA). The encyclopedia launched in January 2015. Travis Moore joined the company as a co-founder in the winter of 2015 and joined as a co-founder in July 2015; he has since resigned his position. Sam Kazemian Theodor Forselius University of California, Los Angeles Mahbod Moghadam As of 2020, the company has 15 full time workers out of its Santa, Monica, California business address. Larry Sanger has been affiliated with the company. Sanger is one of the founders of Wikipedia. The site's name is a of the words "everything" and "encyclopedia". The company was formally headquartered in Westwood, Los Angeles, California near UCLA. The site depicts itself as "the encyclopedia of everything" and formerly as "everyone's encyclopedia. "It has over 6 million pages and the site has been visited hundreds of millions of times. portmanteau Besides creating original content, I have also loaded videos to pre-existing Everipedia pages. I have interviewed world boxing champions DeMarcus Corley and Paul Vaden by phone. Corley competed against Floyd Mayweather in 2004. Mayweather is the richest athlete in history, and he has made more money than Tiger Woods or Michael Jordan.

Everipedia: Online Encylopedia With Over 6 Million Articles

Many people like to think history is something that is permanent and unchanging, but in reality, the way society collectively views it is always evolving. Different times interpret past events in different ways. And when it comes to history, there is a trinity of interaction that exists; there are people who are making it, the scribes that are recording it, and the bystanders who read about it later. Being a part of Everipedia, it has been my job of sorts to be a scribe. That is why I can relate to The_GodmotHER who documents what she thinks is not only important but cool on Genius (formerly Rap Genius). Chasten Buttigieg could very well be a part of history soon as the future First Husband in The White House. Izabella Kaminska has been fascinated by Roman history since her youth and is now an Editor for the Financial Times writing articles that scholars are sure to study later. Douglas Horn is trying to make his mark on history with the underdog EOSIO-based blockchain he is developing, TELOS. And You Matter-Not Alone aims to make an impact in people’s lives through suicide and mental health awareness. Learn more about this week’s nominees of the Everipedia Culture Roundup below. Enjoy! The_GodmothHER enjoying herself at an event The_GodmotHER British scholar and editor Riri Panini, better known by her Genius username The_GodmotHER, has established herself as the premier scribe for the UK Genius community. Formerly known as Rap Genius, Genius is a platform that allows people to look up and find the meaning of lyrics, and has a vibrant community of editors worldwide that contribute to it. Noticing the lack of vibrant UK artists on Genius, especially women, The_GodmotHer took it upon herself to transcribe and interpret their lyrics. Some of the artists she has covered include Jorja Smith, Ella Mai, Connie Constance, and many others. It’s editors like The_GodmotHER who are the lifeblood of community knowledge bases like Genius and her contributions will be even more valuable in the future when students study today’s contemporary music culture. We appreciate your service! Chasten Buttigieg speaking at a Human Rights Campaign Event Chasten Buttigieg As the First Gent of South Bend, Chase Buttigieg has been catapulted into the spotlight due to his husband Pete gaining traction in his run for President. The theater advocate has since left his job as an educator to help Pete run his campaign but has also been growing in notability as well. On Twitter, he boasts over 229k followers and has cultivated a following interested in his commentary and updates about his husband. If Pete is elected President, Chase would make history as the first ‘First Husband’ ever. Until then, Chasten will just have to pass the time taking care of their dogs (the First Canines of South Bend) and helping with the campaign however he can. Izabella Kaminska speaking at an event Izabella Kaminska Journalist Izabella Kaminska is the Financial Times FT Alphaville Editor and covers everything from repurchase agreements to cryptocurrency. In her youth, she was fascinated by the Roman Empire, and today her coverage of the crypto industry has led her to become a popular voice on Crypto Twitter. If there is one thing for sure, she is not afraid to call out people from her account. I learned of that last week after I tweeted her page from the main Everipedia account with several mistakes on it (I should have known better not to proofread pages I make at 2 am). Although I am embarrassed by my typos, I am happy that she was concerned enough to point out the mistakes publically, it shows that she really cares and pays attention to detail. So Izabella I am sorry for my mistakes again and I hope one day we can have pierogi together, on me! A picture of Douglas Horn Douglas Horn If you haven’t heard the honk yet, Douglas Horn is facilitating some pretty big moves in the world of EOS. Seeing how EOS could be improved, Douglas is shepherding the development of TELOS, a public blockchain built on EOSIO software. With no token sale, a whitepaper, and a group of 130 individuals, Horn successfully launched TELOS and as the CEO of one of the platform’s most prominent company’s, GoodBlock, is leading dApp development and future blockchain improvements. The efforts of sheer by Horn is quite impressive to say the least! Previously, Horn worked in the entertainment industry, designing and producing mass-market games for Disney, Pokémon International, and Warner Bros. Horn has established himself to be a respected developer in the EOS community and it will be interesting how forks of EOS like TELOS develop down the road. You Matter-Not Alone logo You Matter-Not Alone Started by therapist Donna Quach, You Matter-Not Alone is a charitable organization dedicated to suicide prevention and suicide awareness. Through education, outreach, and promotion, the organization takes strides to educate communities about mental health issues. You Matter-Not Alone is powered by a team of trained clinical staff and volunteers that travel to various schools, churches, and military installations on a basis. In today’s day and age where depression and anxiety are at epidemic levels in the United States, organizations like You Matter-Not Alone are vital in not only fighting the stigma of mental illness but finding solutions to it as well. We salute you Donna and hope You Matter-Not Alone becomes a worldwide phenom for good! pro bono

Everipedia Culture Roundup #14: Be a Part of History

Covering news, pop culture, and media should be a straight-forward thing one should think, but today it’s hard to get a sense of what is true and false. On this week’s edition of Everipedia Culture Roundup, we recognize people that report the facts. Hassan Bargathi was the founder of the popular culture staple Only Hip-Hop Facts. Christie Smythe is writing a book that is an expansion on the biggest story she ever reported, the arrest of Martin Shkreli. Armin van Bitcoin isn’t a journalist by any means, but he truthfully shares his opinion on cryptocurrency and trading to his tens of thousands of followers on Twitter. Marko Jukic is using the scientific method to improve language-learning techniques in order to increase the success rate of fluency. And Muzmatch is the honest dating app specifically for Muslims. Enjoy! A picture of Hassan Bargathi Hassan Bargathi If you have ever been on your Twitter timeline and seen an interesting tidbit about your favorite rapper, it most likely came from Only Hip Hop Facts. The account ran by Hassan Bargathi, educated fans for years and had a far-reaching impact on the hip-hop community. Unfortunately, Bargathi passed away this week, leaving many to mourn his loss. Bargathi was a sign of the extent of how far hip-hop has reached on a global scale, being born in Libya, raised in Jordan, and later going to school in Dubai. Bargathi will be missed and surely has and will inspire others with his passion for the culture. Christie Smythe on Linkedin Christie Smythe Christie Smythe has been covering business and legal proceedings for a number of years, but her biggest story by far came in 2015. It was at that time that Smythe broke the story of “Pharma Bro” Martin Shkreli’s arrest which became Bloomberg’s most read story of that year (she was writing for the outlet at the time). Today, Smythe is an associate editor for The Insurance Insider and is writing a book about Martin Shkreli. She has sure come a long way from her days reporting for local papers such as the St. Louis Business Journal and the Cape Cod Times. I hope she finds an “Underwriting Bro” equivalent to expose in the insurance industry! Armin van Bitcoin on Twitter Armin van Bitcoin In the world of Crypto Twitter, there are a number of characters that populate users timelines. Some of them are academics, others are traders, but the most intriguing have always been anonymous. Enter Armin van Bitcoin, a Bitcoin enthusiast (obviously) that takes his name from the world-famous Dutch DJ Armin Van Buuren. With nearly 40k followers to date, the topics of his tweets mostly deal with the trading and speculation of Bitcoin as well as commentary of the crypto space overall. Outside of Bitcoin, he is a married man and a proud father. If there is one thing for sure, it is that Armin’s offspring will understand crypto in such a different manner than us who lived before in a fiat-only world. Marko Jukic on Twitter Marko Jukic It’s not every day that you get to talk to someone that dedicates there life to the study of language and how to improve the teaching of it, but that’s exactly what I did when I interviewed Theoretical Linguist Marko Jukic for IQ TALK. Having a global perspective since a young age, Jukic has immersed himself in cultures and languages from around the world both in his youth and currently in adulthood. The main problem he is trying to solve is why the success in becoming fluent in a second language is so low (outside complete immersion) and what methods are there to solve this. Marko himself has significant proficiency in 6–7 languages and honestly, I would be surprised if he doesn’t learn more. And if you are reading this Marko, let me know when you develop your novel language-learning techniques, I would love to use them! Muzmatch Logo Muzmatch There are over 400 million single Muslims in the world and only one app that almost all of their parents would approve of, Muzmatch. Started in 2014, Muzmatch is a highly-targeted dating app that connects and matches members of the Islamic faith with their cultural norms in mind. As founder Shahzad Younas said, “Muslims don’t date, they marry.” Muzmatch has gained significant traction not only with users but with investors as well, having been part of Summer 2017 Y Combinator class. With Islam being the fastest growing religion in the world, Muzmatch will be there to help connect all of those in the faith.

Everipedia Culture Roundup #13: Factual Coverage

Those who dance professionally can attest that when your moves are on point, it feels like you are one with the universe. It is one of many variations of being in the flow state where nothing else matters but being in the present moment, and all of your attention and focus is on the next step. The young stunna Seth Vangeldren embodies this, which is evident in his memorizing videos of him dancing. Digital artisans from across the internet have channeled their energy to create memes on behalf of the Yang Gang in a grassroots effort to support Andrew Yang’s Presidential Campaign. Erika Herzog is an information specialist whose attempts to highlight issues in Wikipedia led to her ousting from the Wikimedia Foundation. Operating out of Hong Kong, technologist Sherman Lee is on the cutting edge of artificial intelligence and machine learning technology with his projects and funds. And Toritseju Blessing Kaka is evangelizing blockchain technology in his native Nigeria through the organizations he is working with on the EOS blockchain. Learn more about this week’s honorees in the Everipedia Culture Roundup! Seth Vangeldren showing off his moves at a basketball game Seth Vangeldren Move over backpack kid, there’s a new dancing whiteboy in town. Not even a teenager yet, Seth Vangeldren of Florida has gone viral multiple times over his smooth moves. He was first noticed at a local basketball game and has since made a number of videos of him dancing to different contemporary rap hits from the likes of XXXTENTACION, Rich The Kid, Maxo Cream, and others. Seth has since capitalized off his talent and fame, being contacted by rappers and their record labels to dance to their songs for a price. As he fine-tunes his moves, Vangeldren will only get better and there will be someone with a camera for sure to capture it. Yang Gang artwork Yang Gang Mix the meme power and enthusiasm of both Bernie Bros and the Trump Train together with a dash of unique ideas and you get the YANG GANG, the self-titled group of online supporters backing Presidential candidate Andrew Yang. Self-proclaimed members proudly procure their mission to “secure the bag” in reference to Andrew Yang’s freedom dividend, a universal basic income of $1,000 a month. The origins of the Yang Gang are murky but it is accepted that the group started to gain a foothold following Yang’s appearance on the Joe Rogan Podcast. As a result of the Yang Gang, Yang himself has seen a catapult in donations and is likely to make it on the stage of the first democratic debate. Time will tell of the Yang Gang’ strength will last, but at least we have some dank memes for historians to study and analyze in the future. Erika Herzog’s profile picture on Twitter Erika Herzog Armed with years of experience as an information specialist, Herzog has made the curation and organization of data as the centerpiece of her career. Herzog would even volunteer her time editing Wikipedia and was the Secretary and on the Board of Wikimedia NYC. As Secretary, Herzog was vital in securing a Wikimedia Plan Grant worth $74,000 and led efforts to accelerate growth. Yet, in her attempts to take this passion to the hallowed halls of Wikipedia as well as further the conversation about gender bias and harassment on the platform, she was met with hostility and was banned from the Wikimedia Foundation in August 2018. Sherman Lee At the nexus of blockchain and artificial intelligence is where you can find Sherman Lee who has his toes in both fields. The Hong Kong-based entrepreneur is the co-founder of the Raven Protocol which provides deep learning training in a distributed manner for neural networks. In addition, he is a partner at the accelerator Zeroth.AI which focuses on investing in companies in the artificial intelligence and machine learning spaces. For his education, Lee graduated from UC Berkeley where he studied computer science and linguistics. Between what he is building and what he is funding, it is safe to say what he sees on a regular basis is Unbe-Lee-Vable! Toritseju Blessing Kaka Based out of Nigeria, Toritseju Blessing Kaka is doing everything he can to bring blockchain technology to the African nation. Kaka first became involved in crypto in 2016 as a user of Steemit and became an ambassador to the platform soon after. He later became an active participant in the EOS community and became an ambassador to projects such as the block producer EOS Nation and the African Community Champion for the tech education platform Carmel. In February 2019, Kaka launched EmpowermeEOS, a social enterprise organization that aims to empower marginalized youths and teens by giving them EOS tech, education, and mentorship. As the EOS community evolves and moves forward, it will be people like Kaka and many like him that will play a vital role in its success.

Everipedia Culture Roundup #12: Smooth Groves and Big Moves

Sometimes, you have to take a step back to appreciate that we live in a time where you can relate to an event that is happening thousands of miles away from you on the other side of the world. On this week’s edition of Everipedia Culture Roundup, we take a look at the story of teenager William Connolly who went viral for egging Australian politician Fraser Anning who was previously criticized for his insensitive comments towards Muslims during the aftermath of the Christchurch shootings. Morrie Tobin, on the other hand, went much more under the radar, but his role in starting the investigation in the college admissions scandal should not be ignored. Lori Harvey is making a name for herself beyond being Steve Harvey’s step-daughter with her modeling career and being in online tabloids over her dating exploits. Samantha Yap is a career woman at the nexus of media and blockchain and is combining the two to launch her own PR firm. And finally, the book Crippled explores how government policy can have a drastic effect on the most vulnerable in the United Kingdom. Read more about the figures from this week below! Will Connolly in the process of throwing an egg at Australian politician Fraser Anning Will Connolly (Egg Boy) Will Connolly, otherwise known as “Egg Boy”, made international headlines for doing what many considered a heroic act in the wake of the Christchurch Shootings. Initially, Australian politician Fraser Anning made comments blaming Muslims for the attacks saying that it highlights a “growing fear within our community, both in Australia and New Zealand of the increasing Muslim presence” Will would find himself at an Anning press conference where he saw an opportunity to make his mark, approaching Anning from behind with camera in hand and egged him in the face. In response, Anning punched the teenager and put him in a headlock. The video would go viral and bring Connolly international notoriety. Campaigns were launched to help fund Connolly’s legal expenses which he redirected to the victims of the Christchurch terrorist attacks. A picture of Lori Harvey Lori Harvey The step-daughter of Steve Harvey is making a name for herself in her own right. Already signed with the European modeling agency Select Model Management and LA Models in The United States, the 22-year-old boasts over 1 million followers on Instagram where she posts her latest photo ops and moments from her daily life for the world to see. Harvey has been in the news recently for being romantically linked to , , , and . There were even rumors that she was dating which turned out to be false. Regardless, Harvey’s presence in pop culture will most likely grow as her career moves forward. Memphis Depay Trey Songz Justin Combs Future Diddy A picture of Morrie Tobin Morrie Tobin The Los Angeles-based financial executive and convicted felon was in the news this week for being the domino that led to the fall of the biggest college admission scam in the history of the United States. Facing hefty jail time, Tobin offered federal authorities an initial tip that the head women’s soccer coach at Yale tried to extract a bribe from him in exchange for getting his daughter into college. The tip would lead to the formation of the FBI’s Operation Varsity Blues investigation which culminated in the arrest of 50 people involved in the $25 million college admissions scheme. Prosecutors have called the scheme, the “largest college admissions scam ever prosecuted by the Department of Justice.” A picture of Samantha Yap Samantha Yap Samantha Yap is an entrepreneur and journalist whose latest company YAP Global aims to work on the PR and communications of meaningful projects in the blockchain space. Starting her career as a freelance journalist in 2012, Yap has the Special Broadcasting Service, Australian Broadcasting Service, Al Jazeera, SYN Media, and Channel NewsAsia to list in her credentials. Her work has been featured in outlets such as Tech in Asia, Cryptonews.com, Channel NewsAsia, SBS News and ABC News and in 2017 she became a Senior Account Executive at Media & Capital Partners. From her experience, Yap has gained enough knowledge in both the media and crypto space to combine the two together to create her own firm. With things currently quiet in the market, Yap is putting herself and her company in the position to take center stage when interest picks up again. Crippled Book Cover Crippled In her book British journalist and political commentator Frances Ryan documents the personal stories of disabled people who have to deal with the austerity policies of Britain. These stories include a paralyzed man forced to crawl down the stairs because the council wouldn’t provide accessible housing, the malnourished woman sleeping in her wheelchair, and the young girl with bipolar disorder forced to turn to sex work in order to support herself. The book ultimately documents how the public perception of disabled people changed from compassion to contempt and the effects that it is having on them. Ryan hopes to bring more awareness to the struggles plaguing those who are disabled and to influence the conversation about government policy towards them. Crippled,

Everipedia Culture Roundup #11: Yoked and Smoked

The hustle, the grind, whatever you call it, we live in a time where people like to show that they are hard at work, but are they doing anything? A friend of mine once said to me “People lie, Numbers don’t” and when it’s all said and done, it’s the results that matter. People like E-commerce Guru Scott Hilse who went through adversity before he found his flow and established a six-figure Shopify store quite simply has the track record that shows his success. Producer Lil Texas has been part of the EDM scene for several years now and is finally hitting his stride bringing his signature ‘Texcore’ hardstyle sound to the masses. Instagram juggernaut Jessica Bartlett has cultivated her influencer persona on the platform and uses her experience and expertise to help brands do the same. Everipedia Director of Software Kedar Iyer had traveled the world and the seven seas before becoming involved in blockchain development and worked his fingers off to perfect his craft to become one of the most respected developers in the field. And EOS Bots aims to optimize how users interact with the EOS blockchain through its family of products. Learn more about each one of this week’s Everipedia Culture Roundup honorees below. Scott Hilse on top of the Space Needle Scott Hilse When people say entrepreneurship is dead, they are just are not looking hard enough. Growing up just outside of St. Louis, Scott Hilse always had dreams of working for himself and having the financial freedom to live the life he wanted. Hilse saw opportunity in e-commerce and dropshipping and carved his own unique strategy with his one product store method selling iPhone cases. Although he failed at first, it was only after moving to LA and driving Uber for a few months that Hilse decided to give his store a second try but this time with a refined Facebook ad strategy. It worked, tremendously, and he was making hundreds of thousands of dollars a month from his online store. Since then, Hilse has had his method endorsed by the likes of Tai Lopez and Oberlo and created a course to teach others how to execute it successfully. Now, the question is what will Hilse do next? Action shot of Lil Texas Lil Texas Sam Barry, better known as, Lil Texas is known for his hardcore originality to his hardstyle sound. Pioneering his signature ‘Texcore’, Barry ramps up the BPM to 200 to create heart-stopping and gut-wrenching music that is extremely novel and has received support from the likes of Porter Robinson, G Jones, and more. Barry is from Texas (obviously) but currently calls Los Angeles his home and his career is clearly on the rise. Being active in the rave scene since 2012, Lil Texas has blessed audiences with his relentless sounds at Basscon, Space Yacht, and Brownies & Lemonade and will be playing at Beyond Wonderland this month. With Texas, you either go BIG or go home. A picture of Jessica Bartlett Jessica Bartlett A mix of beauty and brains, Jessica Bartlett has utilized her social media savviness to amplify her own brand as well as the companies that tap her expertise. The UC Berkeley grad has amassed over 279k followers on Instagram and has featured brands like KO Watches, , and PLVGD in her pictures. She worked as the social media manager for SRC Speciality Restaurants Corporation and gained enough experience to start her own company Pongea where she was naturally their Director of Marketing. Bartlett is from California and was a part of a national championship cheerleading squad growing up. Now, she is a champion in the digital marketing space with a growing following and list of clientele. Boutine LA A black and white picture of Kedar Iyer Kedar Iyer Everipedia’s very own Director of Software Kedar Iyer was this week’s guest on and shared some interesting stories, to say the least. In college, Kedar’s Chinese food delivery service, Ching Chong Ling Long Gourmet Takeout, made international headlines due to its name and after college, he traversed the world. During his travels, Kedar started a Tinder-like dating app while stranded in India and found his way to Ireland where he was sleeping on the side of the road with his friends when they weren’t working on farms in the countryside. Kedar would eventually found his way to New York City where he would be introduced to blockchain and start playing around in the developing side of the industry. He was first involved in the Ethereum community, even co-authoring a book about smart contracts, before joining Everipedia. Currently, Kedar is one of the most respected developers in the EOS community and specializes in security. Everipedia is truly lucky to have Kedar on board! IQ TALK EOS Bots Logo EOS Bots As the EOS blockchain ecosystem evolves, so will the tools and needs of the users on it. EOS Bots is an application that allows users to securely automate actions on the blockchain with the goal with maximizing efficiency. Their first product release specifically focuses on the gaming community and they created a bot that maximizes tokens earned during gameplay. With automation a staple of our technological lives off the blockchain, it is only logical that more advancements of it would happen on blockchain-related technology. For example, one could easily see a future where developers create bots for Everipedia that fix grammar mistakes, update birthdays, etc. For now, EOS Bots is an exciting development for sure!

Everipedia Culture Roundup #10: Hustle Hard

Everipedia, an extended fork of Wikipedia, is a blockchain-based encyclopedia that returns integrity and democratization to its subjects on the internet. Britannica, Encarta, and Wikipedia — the three main digital encyclopedias of our time, have — in combination — provided us with an abundance of information and knowledge. Having been around for over 244 years, Britannica contained over 100,000 articles along with , but cost a fortune. It set the stage for competitors like (now discontinued) and to take the stage. has certainly become the most dominant alternative to the . Merriam-Webster’s U.S. Dictionary and Thesaurus Encarta Wikipedia Wikipedia Britannica Here we are: in the 21st century, sitting in front of a plethora number of black mirrors, screens, and electronic devices collecting and archiving as much information as possible. Why? Cost, format, and accessibility. The Legacy of Wikipedia According to its , was constructed to benefit readers by acting as a free online encyclopedia, or comprehensive written compendium that contains information on all branches of knowledge. The goal of each article or page is to present a neutrally written summary of existing mainstream knowledge in a fair and accurate manner with a straightforward, “just-the-facts” style. Articles are required to have an encyclopedic style with a formal tone instead of essay-like, argumentative, promotional, or opinionated writing. project page Wikipedia Its original founders, , and (2002) envisioned a world in which every single person on the planet would be granted free access to the sum of all human knowledge. Jimmy Wales Larry Sanger Sanger, during his time with the company, wanted Wikipedia to be a reliable resource. , Sanger dined with Ben Kovitz, and learned about web pages that were editable to anyone — . Back in 2001 wikis Sanger had the idea to use wikis to supplement Nupedia’s article-creation process, eventually becoming the company’s editor-in-chief. was a free online encyclopedia, containing articles rigorously vetted and academically respected, built entirely by volunteers. Nupedia Sanger’s idea formulated and birthed what we now know as . Wikipedia Troubled Waters You’d think that after years of looking like an outdated search engine — while simultaneously being represented by academia and scholars as “unreliable” — the company would take serious strides to adapt to the digital age. Universities and academic institutions expressly and implicitly warn students not to rely on citing or referencing in thesis papers, argumentative essays, or as an even foundational point of resource. Wikipedia Eighteen years down the line, people are beginning to understand that Wikipedia has outlived its most basic purpose as outlined on its project page — providing reliably trusted information. Today’s Treasure is Knowledge, and Knowledge Exists in Everipedia Photo Credit: Everipedia As of January 2019, has become the largest free English-language encyclopedia to ever exist, incorporating the 6 million+ entries contained on Wikipedia, plus original content. Everipedia Created by , , , the co-founder of lyrics annotation and media site Genius, and , the former co-founder of Wikipedia, ‘Everipedia,’ the first-ever blockchain-based encyclopedia — and now a to Wikipedia. Sam Kazemian Theodor Forselius Mahbod Moghadam Larry Sanger thriving competitor According to Wikipedia, its content is governed by three core content policies: , , and . (1) neutral points of view (2) verifiability (3) no original research Yet, to many, Wikipedia has become a danger zone of “fake news” and misinformation that cannot be corrected by anyone other than those on the company’s editing team. #1: Maintaining Neutral Points of View While still popularly used and looked at, Wikipedia isn't shy of its public shortcomings — the Wiki database limits its pages to those that are considered to be “popular,” “public figures,” or those “important enough.” In today’s political climate, free speech protected under the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution couldn't be more appropriate, and having editors on this glorified pedestal deciding what is worth listing and what isn't, is outside of their jurisdiction. Sorry not sorry, you guys. #2: Maintaining Information Integrity For years, Wikipedia has made it implicitly known to the world that it really doesn’t care about authorship or the page’s subject. But why? In the years since Moghadam and Sanger left their respective positions, they have come to agree on at least one fact — if history has shown anything, taking on Wikipedia is no easy task. With registered users, almost anyone is able to go into a page and edit its content; making it very difficult for it to be changed back unless reported. #3: Conducting Due Diligence with Research Whether you’re a company executive, lawyer, entrepreneur, or necessary part to a moving piece, good research is everything. More importantly, doing your due diligence with respect to the information you present to others is a make or break in life. There doesn't need to be any more fake news bullshit, because we’re all capable of verifying on our own what is true and what is not. encyclopedias and other research-friendly sites should be trusted to be reliable and complete, with truthful and accurate information. But: Until now, there has been no startup that has attempted to or even come close to posing a threat to the online database giant. Everipedia’s mission and team have provided a new level of positive threats that seek to bring the world of online information back to a respected and reliable atmosphere. Positive Threat #1: The Blockchain Train Unlike Wikipedia, anyone and anything can have a page on the Everipedia database. IPFS Token Hosting The most important distinction, according to Moghadam, between the two platforms is that Everipedia will be hosted and storing information via the Interplanetary File System (IPFS), making it almost impossible to censor content as certain outlets like Wikipedia face in countries like China, Turkey, Russia, etc. Rewarding Users With “Internet Knowledge Currency” Additionally, users are rewarded with the platform’s native token (IQ), or “internet knowledge currency” for creating valuable content, and not misleading information. “ ” Moghadam emphasized. The company also told me it is planning to launch additional DApps using the token, such as IQ&A (a decentralized Quora), allowing users to eventually create knowledge anywhere on the internet. The idea is the more IQ a user has, the smarter they are! Positive Threat #2: Larry Sanger’s Eye For Preserving Authorship Photo Credit: Larry Sanger In 2002, Sanger left Wikipedia its “serious management problems” and “dysfunctional community”: recognizing (1) The old Nupedia editorial system is broken. It was Sanger’s idea to use Wiki software for his project that Wikipedia. became “I was probably the first to understand what was going on at any sort of deep level, in no small part because policies I promoted are part of why it worked.” (2) Experts Should Have Low-Moderate Control. As Sanger has said many times before, experts should be given a moderate, low-key role, one commensurate with their moderate value to projects like Wikipedia. “I think collaborative projects, such as this, should be governed democratically — I always have.” (3) Articles and Edits Shouldn’t Require Prior Approval While the company does not have a board of editors or an algorithm to review each and every page it publishes, the users themselves are given editorial power and are constantly on the lookout for improperly linked or referenced materials. What makes Everipedia so hauntingly beautiful is that it did what nobody had the courage or ability to do — copying and forking Wikipedia’s articles to become the largest online English-language dictionary, allowing for the most powerful tool to remain with the page creator — authorship. The entire philosophy behind open source software or platforms, according to Sanger, is that material should be “released early and released often.” “ .” My enthusiasm for that idea is why I proposed to create a wiki encyclopedia the very evening that I first learned about wikis “ ,” says Moghadam. Everything has authorship; there is no anonymity The company strives to give everyone fair recognition, even if they aren’t considered to be “public figures” or “popular,” whatever that means today. “You have to be proud of what you write, and there is token staking, which makes spamming other users, very difficult. This is because there are no anonymous users; we know who everyone is. We don’t delete pages for being about the wrong gender or race; we are more concerned with content that is properly cited and referenced.” (4) Sophistication Level of Content Isn’t Ripe Enough The former Wiki co-founder also believes that the material Wikipedia does post, just doesn’t go deeply enough into many of the topics that are deemed important to scholars and other professional academia. “ ” Wikipedia deletes far too many articles…and after I left, the ‘deletionists’ won; I’ve always been an ‘inclusionist.’ Although joining the company in October 2017, Sanger’s involvement didn’t become public until December 2017, when he announced his role as the company’s chief information officer (CIO). Positive Threat #3: Brock Pierce’s Theory of Tokenization Photo Credit: PETER RUPRECHT Solidifying the strength and force Everipedia brings to the world of information is the godfather of cryptocurrency, . Pierce, a former child actor, most notably from , and the chairman of the Bitcoin Foundation, for all intents and purposes, changed the very strategy that is now Everipedia’s biggest sell. Brock Pierce The Mighty Ducks In early 2017, Moghadam sent Pierce the following Facebook message — “ ” Yo, Brock, Everipedia should do an ICO! Pierce’s response? .” “You should tokenize Little did Kazemian and the Everipedia team know that turning the project into its own cryptocurrency, or token, would set the stage for performances Wikipedia could never put on. By decentralizing this online encyclopedia, information could be made fully accessible in countries like Russia and China it would be typically censored. When I asked Pierce why he suggested tokenization, he told me that adding an economic model to the open-source movement would help establish as a superior product and resource to : Everipedia Wikipedia “ ,” Pierce said. The reason for its old-school design is because it’s a non-profit, and typically in such scenarios, the team behind it isn’t quite large enough. Looking back at Wikipedia, it is one of the most important websites on the internet, though it looks like it’s from the 1990’s “ ,” he explained. Like most open-source projects, it relies entirely on free contributors “The reason why open-source software hasn’t taken off in a huge way in over 20 years, even though we all recognize it’s a superior model, is because of a lack of economic incentives. People can only work on open-source projects in their free time, as they have to have their day jobs and have to make money. […] What the Blockchain and tokenization is doing is adding an economic model to the open-source movement, meaning today you can make more money working on open-source projects than you can working at Google or Facebook. So, if you tokenize the a system like Wikipedia, you should be able to create a system where the users — the contributors, are able to participate in the economic benefits of that platform, incentivizing them to continue creating content. And because of that model, that system should be a superior product to Wikipedia.” Leave the Internet to , and Let the Blockchain Run Wikipedia Everipedia Ultimately, the team took Pierce’s suggestion to heart, leaving the internet to and turning to the Blockchain for . Wikipedia, Everipedia Specifically, the team would adopt a system similar to which would allow for users to create a page in exchange for the user putting up tokens. All an incentive to create and manage content, properly. Steemit, has most certainly hit the ground running, showing the Wikipedia community that it means business. Everipedia Currently, hosts over 7,000 people who help contribute to the editing and creation of the website. Everipedia

Will Everipedia Bring Respectability Back to the World of Online Encyclopedias?

It has been said that professions such as doctors, lawyers, and accountants are necessities for us to live, but the artist and their work give us a to live. I’m sure that my paraphrase came from some prominent intellectual, but nonetheless, art has a significant influence on our lives. Although most of us are consumers of art, it is the producer of it who bears the burden of creating something novel and that evokes emotion in their audience. reason Becoming an established artist is no easy task. The competition in any given niche is saturated with people trying to stand out amongst the rest and coming out with new material can be a challenge for those who have high standards for themselves. That is why I am in awe of artists like Sara Shakeel who frequently posts beautiful crystal-themed creations on her Instagram; And to think that she was going to be a dentist instead. Nick Fouquet almost had to use his environmental science degree, but life took him on a different path making headway in the world of hat fashion with his creations being worn by celebrities and adventurers alike. You can read more about these artists as well as hotly-debated subjects in this week’s internet culture roundup. Sara Shakeel When you stare at certain projects of hers, it’s easy to get hypnotized by the contrast of dazzling diamonds and ordinary objects. Sara Shakeel is the “Original Crystal Artist” but it was not always that way. Shakeel was originally trained to be a dentist and have a professional career like the rest of her family. Yet, she had always had a passion for art and states that she sees the world through the perspective of diamonds and crystals. Theses two traits together would power Shakeel’s artistic creations which would gain traction most notably on Instagram. Today with nearly 700k followers, Shakeel’s work is only growing in popularity and a constant influx of new posts of her art show no sign of slowing down. Nick Fouquet wearing one of his hats Nick Fouquet With clients such as , , , , and under his belt, it’s no wonder why Nick Fouquet is one of the most sought after hat designers in the game. The half-American/half-French designer has ventured the globe far and wide, finding inspiration in his travels, in punk rock, and in his father’s style for his creations. Fouquet did not originally intend to be a hat designer and expected to be using his environmental science degree as a field worker deep in the mountains of Colorado. But life had other plans and after a series of designer apprenticeships in LA, Fouquet set up his own shop in a garage for his own fashion brand. He would soon discover how underserved the luxury hat market was and jumped on the opportunity. With a style of effortless affluence and bohemian aesthetics, Fouquet has since made himself a force to remember in the world of hat fashion. Madonna Bob Dylan Pharrell Justin Bieber LeBron James A picture of Meghan Murphy Meghan Murphy Meghan Murphy is the founder of one of Canada’s most popular feminist websites but is not afraid to share her critiques of the movement. In her nearly decade-long career, she has called for a return to second-wave feminism and has criticized third-wave feminism in its current incarnation. Some of her thoughts went as far as resulting in her deplatforming on Twitter after she tweeted “men aren’t women” and “How are transwomen not men?” Murphy has since filed suit in the Superior Court of California for the County of San Francisco, accusing Twitter of deceptive trade practices and breach of contract. Her lawsuit comes as several people across the political spectrum such as conservative and raises concern over how much power a platform like Twitter has if they can just ban people at will. Is Twitter a cyber town square where free speech is protected? Or a publisher who can control what’s on it? Jesse Kelly A model wearing the Gucci Blackface Sweater Gucci Blackface Sweater You think after H&M’s disastrous “ ” campaign that brands would be more conscious of racial stereotypes but nope! Last week, Gucci released an $890 balaclava that eerily resembled blackface with red fabric highlighted around the lips. Gucci would pull back the line from their shelves after receiving outrage online. Part of me wonders how a product like this got far enough to reach consumers and what the designer of this balaclava was thinking. Was Gucci ignorant of the meaning of blackface or did they just not care. I would think that a brand would not want to mass market an offensive product, so I will go with the former and assume that it was a mistake. Nevertheless, it was sure an expensive lesson on American racial sensitivities for Gucci. coolest monkey in the jungle A picture of Gerald Cotten Gerald Cotten Gerald Cotten, founder of the Canadian cryptocurrency exchange QuadrigaCX was on his way to open an orphanage in India when he suddenly died of complications from Crohn’s Disease. Unfortunately for exchange users, he was the sole holder to the private keys of the exchange’s cold wallet which in layman’s terms means he was the only person who had the password to the exchange’s funds. The amount of crypto in the wallet totaled a staggering $190 million. This effectively means that the funds are impossible to access, and leaves thousands of customers without access to their funds. Although there is speculation about whether he is actually dead or faked his death, the fact of the matter is that an exchange of that size could have avoided this failure by having a multi-sig system for cold storage instead. As crypto evolves, I would not be surprised if regulators look at what happened in the QuadrigaCX debacle as they craft rules for the industry.

Everipedia Internet Culture Roundup #7: Art Has Different Plans

We are lucky to be in a day and age where anyone with a camera can upload videos they make directly to their audience and interact with them seamlessly. Building roads around gatekeepers is a beautiful thing as it, in this case, decentralizes fame and allows people who would not necessarily get a chance in traditional media a more creative way to make something of their own. Yet, media on the internet has led to a new class of gatekeepers, the platform in which the content is hosted on. Sites such as YouTube and others have since curated a culture around themselves, and sometimes creators use that as a foundational theme to their content. Sometimes they do it in ways that the founders of those websites would never even imagine. The best example of this is Comedian Ryan Creamer who has been making wholesome content on a not so wholesome platform. On the more traditional side of things, Anchorman Chris Chappell looks like Agent Smith from The Matrix but is actually more like Walter Cronkite in the way he reports the news to his hundreds of thousands of subscribers. Charles H. Kuck has had a storied career as an immigration attorney and now is representing 21 Savage in his immigration proceedings in his most high-profile case yet. 11-year-old Joshua Trump was a media topic not because of how he overcame bullying due to his last name, but because he dozed off at the State of the Union where he was one of Melania’s guests. And COART is making the art market more accessible to industry participants who want to buy and sell art without all the hassle by tokenizing it. To learn more about these creative figures and projects, check out this week’s internet culture roundup! Videos on Ryan Creamer’s verified Pornhub account Ryan Creamer As anyone in the entertainment business knows, to really get the attention of the masses you have to find a way to stand out. That’s what Maryland-born comedian Ryan Creamer has successfully done when he became a verified account on Pornhub. With titles such as “I Blow You A Platonic Kiss”, “I Do The Dishes Without Being Asked”, and “I Hold Hands With Ebony Gf As She Talks About Her Day”, Creamer using the medium and reputation of Pornhub as the basis of his humor. Quite brilliant if you asked me. Creamer admitted that he originally got the idea while browsing the platform and noticing how anyone can be a verified account. He started uploading videos and starting to gain a loyal following. With over 2 million views, it’s only a matter of time til Creamer gets his first major collaboration. A picture of Charles H. Kuck Charles H. Kuck Immigration lawyer Charles H. Kuck has had a long and storied career, representing asylum seekers and other immigrants facing issues with over 600 trials under his belt as well as being an active member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association. Today, Kuck faces his most high-profile case yet representing rap phenom 21 Savage (whose real name is She’yaa Bin Abraham-Joseph) as he faces deportation. Abraham-Joseph was born in London, although many assumed he was originally from Atlanta and has been the United States since July 2005. Kuck has stated that Abraham-Joseph was arrested by ICE “based upon incorrect information about prior criminal charges.” and that he never hid his immigration status from authorities. Many are suspicious of the circumstances of Abraham-Joseph’s detention, especially since he added new lyrics to his song “ ” during his live performance on Jimmy Fallon which highlighted the Flint water crisis and southern border migrant issues. Kuck’s fight for 21 Savage’s freedom will sure be something the media will keep a close eye on. A Lot Joshua Trump at the State of the Union address Joshua Trump Joshua Trump is a 6th grader from Delaware who happened to have the same last name as the President of the United States. This caused an onslaught of bullying directed towards him, and it got so severe that his parents had to take him out of school to homeschool him before re-enrolling the following year. The Teach Anti Bullying organization would later award Joshua a national anti-bullying medal for courage in 2018. The accolade led to Joshua to be invited by First Lady Melania Trump to be one of the guests of honor at this year’s State of the Union. Halfway during the speech, Joshua was pictured comfortably fast asleep. This would not make Joshua the first to during the State of the Union so I think we should all give Joshua a break. It was probably past his bedtime anyway. fall asleep COART Logo COART The market size for the art world was estimated to be $63.7 billion yet the industry is notorious for its illiquidity. Collaborative Art (COART for short) started in 2017 with the mission to solve this problem. They plan to do this by tokenizing art, making it easier for artists, art dealers, gallery houses, auction houses, retail investors, and patrons to buy and sell stakes in artwork that is on their network. In addition, COART will enable online art sales, identification, and art-asset management. As another platform being built on top of the EOS blockchain, it would be cool to see them team up with in a coordinated tokenization effort. But one can dream, right? pixEOS Chris Chappell holding the China Watch section of a newspaper Chris Chappell In the age of fake news, there is a yearning nostalgia for Walter Cronkite-like figure to appear and just gives us facts and perspectives in a fair and responsible manner. Well, that’s what Chris Chappell does on a daily basis with his programs China Uncensored and America Uncovered. China Uncensored has been going strong with daily programming since 2012 and has garnered a loyal fanbase of viewers. Some even more entrenched supporters are part of his 50-Cent army on Patreon which helps fund the show. Both programs can be found on YouTube and are mostly funded through Patreon (China Uncensored is also produced by New Tang Dynasty Television), and shows how bottom-up funding can be a model for the future of news media. What viewers most like about Chappell’s anchoring is his mix of sarcasm and humor in good taste while reporting on issues. I would not be surprised if there were more programs created by Chappell and his team in the future.

Everipedia’s Internet Culture Roundup #6: Be the Media You Want to See in the World

Tattoos are a permanent mark that symbolizes how you feel about someone or something a certain point in time. It has become a starter of conversations for many interactions. Roger Stone got his tattoo of Richard Nixon years ago and carries the former President’s spirit quite literally on his back. Kelsey Karter supposedly got singer Harry Styles’ tattoo on her face this week and many are wondering how her future significant other will feel about it in a few years. Notorious Wikipedia editor Philip Cross is not known to have tattoos, and his editing activity makes people question whether he is a person at all or a group of people trying to sway public opinion. Dan Riffle does not care if you have a tattoo or not, only if you are a billionaire because he considers that to be an economic ill to society. And no word yet if Mythical Games will allow you to customize the characters in their upcoming MMO games with tattoos or not. So without further tattoo commentary, here are this week’s most intriguing pages on Everipedia. Kelsy Karter The Auckland-born LA-based soul singer Kelsy Karter has made her admiration of Harry Styles known in a big way; she has tatted Harry Styles’ face on her face in honor of his birthday. People are still questioning whether the tattoo is real or not but in an era of baby-faced tatted rappers and short-term attention-grabbing stunts on social media, Karter is merely playing her role in the spotlight. Growing up, she has stated she had never really felt at home anywhere and that she has always been a rebel and Karter is certainly living up to that with her actions. Who is Philip Cross? Philip Cross Although he is known as being Wikipedia’s most active editors, Philip Cross is also known as one of the most suspicious. So much so that some even believe that Philip Cross is not an individual but an organized cell which aims to discredit anti-war figures through gradual edits. What else could explain 133,706 edits in a 1,721 consecutive day period between 2013 to 2018? This week, it was discovered that he edited independent journalist’s Rania Khalek’s Wikipedia page calling her an “Assad-supporting anti-semite.” The edits have since been removed but the disputes over her page are ongoing. Jimmy Wales has dismissed complaints pertaining to Cross as “risible” but the debate over his edits and whether he is an actual person or not is sure to continue. Roger Stone’s Nixon Tattoo Roger Stone’s career as a political operative spans 45 years and spans seven Presidential administrations. Starting from his involvement with Richard Nixon during his days attending George Washington University, Stone has been called a political trickster, and he is in controversy again stemming from a televised dramatic arrest at his Florida home this week. Along with Stone being back in the news, there has been also widespread coverage of his tattoo of Richard Nixon on his back. Stone has stated that the tattoo represents a constant reminder of Nixon’s resilience in the face of adversity, something that Stone will need as he faces charges of lying and witness tampering. Stone has since entered a not guilty plea and will be fighting the case. A picture of Dan Riffle Dan Riffle If you have seen the name “Every Billionaire is a Policy Failure” on your Twitter feed, that’s Dan Riffle. The former non-stoner marijuana lobbyist is now AOC’s “policy guy” and does not hold back on his disdain of income inequality. His Twitter account is full of policy points, quick puns, and memes that ultimately tries to convey the message of implementing more progressive economic initiatives. As debates move forward about monetary and economic policy, Riffle is sure establishing himself as one of Twittersphere’s lightning rods of conversation. Mythical Games logo Mythical Games Mythical Games is at the forefront of the future of gaming. Founded by a former studio head of Activision Blizzard, John Linden, the company is creating a gaming ecosystem where blockchain is at its technological foundation. Their debut massive multiplayer online game which is set in a fun-energetic environment, Blankos Block Party, is scheduled to be released in the first quarter of 2019. In addition, Mythical Games is working with several other blockchain firms to create standardized digital goods on the EOS blockchain called dGoods. As blockchain technology evolves further, it will be interesting to see how the games developed on it will be shaped. We are not far away from a future where professional gamers are not the only ones making a living off video games.

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