Blockchain Revolution

Online Citizen Juries and Panels: Citizens chosen at random serve as policy
jurors or advisers on a topic. The jury uses the Internet to share information, ask
questions, discuss issues, and hear evidence. Blockchain reputation systems help
questioners to know the background and reputation of the jury and panel members.
Decisions and records are recorded on the blockchain.
Deliberative Polling: This gives citizens the resources to learn about and reflect
upon the issues in a collaborative and deliberative fashion. This would combine small

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group discussions on the Internet with scientific, random sampling to contribute more
informed public input in policy making than instant polling can provide.