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Summary: Digg founder Kevin Rose on the need for trusted social communities in the AI era Crunch

1. Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian and Digg founder Kevin Rose have partnered to create a new version of Digg, aiming to build an online community that can identify real people among increasing bot activity.
2. The new Digg will prioritize "micro communities of trusted users" and utilize advanced technology like ZK proofs for verification, allowing moderators to confirm user identities related to specific topics without revealing personal information.
3. The founders aim to give moderators more control over their communities and compensate them for their efforts, citing the current lack of rewards for content contributors on platforms like Reddit.
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Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian and Digg founder Kevin Rose are collaborating to revamp Digg, focusing on an online community that authenticates users amidst rising bot activity. The new Digg emphasizes micro communities of trusted users, utilizing advanced tech like ZK proofs for verification
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URL: https://techcrunch.com/2025/10/29/digg-founder-kevin-rose-on-the-need-for-trusted-social-communities-in-the-ai-era/#summary

Date: Oct. 30, 2025

Notes: 2025-10-30

Created: 2025/10/30 18:42

Updated: 2025/12/07 23:05

Last Read: 2025/10/30 21:00