Blockchain Journalist and Outlets

Top Independent Blockchain Journalists & Outlets (Non-Mainstream)

These writers and outlets dig deeper, often focusing on decentralization, regulation, ethics, and open-source accountability:

1. Laura Shin – Unchained Podcast

• One of the most respected independent journalists in the crypto space.

• Covers regulatory developments, blockchain ethics, and deep dives with developers and thinkers.

2. Amy Castor

• Known for her skeptical, well-researched takes on crypto, especially regarding frauds, regulatory gaps, and centralized deception.

3. Chris Blec

• Fierce advocate for DeFi transparency and calling out centralization risks.

• Has launched Blec Report and often questions the true decentralization of popular protocols.

4. The Defiant (Camila Russo)

• Newsletter and podcast covering DeFi and crypto news with nuance.

• Especially good at explaining tech without shilling.

5. Messari

• Not a journalist per se, but offers data-backed research and watchdog-style reporting.

• Their reports often call attention to crypto projects’ governance and transparency.

How to Encourage (or Push) for Transparency in Blockchain-Based Government Systems

Transparency isn’t automatic—citizens, developers, and watchdogs must demand it. Here’s how to begin:

1. Advocate for Open-Source Protocols

• All code used in public infrastructure should be open-source and publicly auditable.

• Platforms like GitHub or GitLab should host this code under permissive licenses (e.g., MIT or GPL).

• Requesting this through public comment during legislation or procurement contracts is key.

2. Push for Proof-of-Governance

• On-chain governance records: Every vote, change, or update to a public blockchain platform should be verifiable on-chain.

• Demand block explorers and interfaces that show citizen-accessible governance activity.

3. Support Zero-Knowledge Transparency

• Use ZK-proof technology that allows verification without revealing personal data.

• This provides privacy and transparency: government systems could prove they followed a policy without exposing sensitive information.

4. Tools You Can Use to Monitor & Prove Activity

• Chain explorers: Use tools like Etherscan (Ethereum), XRPSCAN (XRP), or blockchain-specific explorers.

• Glassnode, Messari, and Nansen for data analytics and wallet tracking.

• Arweave or IPFS: For permanent, transparent storage of documentation and logs.

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