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The aim is to develop a blockchain framework to identify and mitigate the spread of misinformation on social media.

June 15, 2026Open Access

Identifying Misinformation on Social Media through Blockchain Technology

Key Points

The aim is to develop a blockchain framework to identify and mitigate the spread of misinformation on social media.
Developed a blockchain-based system for tracking information authenticity.
Utilized decentralization and peer validation for enhanced data verification.
Designed to operate within social media environments.
Improved identification of misleading information in social media posts.
Increased reliability of shared information through decentralized verification processes.

Abstract

Abstract— Blockchain enablesdecentralized and tamper-resistant systemswhere records are permanently stored. Therapid growth of social media has increasedthe spread of misleading and fabricatednews. Because many online sources arenot properly verified, false information cancirculate quickly and influence publicopinion. This paper presents ablockchain-based framework foridentifying fake news in social mediaenvironments. By combiningdecentralization, transparency, and peervalidation, the proposed approach aims toimprove the reliability and authenticity ofshared information

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