This article explores how the digital solidarity economy (DSE) framework can be applied to the governance of false information by analysing the case of Cofacts, a community-led fact-checking platform in Taiwan. Based on the theoretical framework of DSE, this article analyses Cofacts’ governance, economic model, knowledge and technology policies, and social responsibilities. Through systematic comparison with the other major fact-checking models in Taiwan, the study demonstrates Cofacts’ distinct strengths in participatory openness, decentralised editorial processes, and civic-aligned values. These comparative advantages position Cofacts as a locally grounded, DSE-aligned alternative to commercial- and expert-centric approaches. Yet, the analysis also reveals critical tensions, including sustainability, scale, inclusiveness, and effectiveness. Cofacts’ responses, such as platform integration for reach and ongoing community-building empowerment, offer valuable insights into how DSE values may be adapted under real-world constraints. By introducing false information governance as a new application domain for DSE, this article contributes both theoretically and empirically to the ongoing discussions.
Kuan-Wei Chen (Sun,) studied this question.