UMA Enables Human-Verified Truth Markets

馃 Humans vs Bots: Who Decides?

By UMA
Jul 3, 2025, 3:09 PM
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UMA (Universal Market Access) introduces a novel approach to truth verification in blockchain systems.​ The protocol creates markets for complex questions that require human judgment rather than algorithmic solutions.​

Key aspects:

  • Questions too nuanced for AI/bot verification
  • Market-based approach to determining truth
  • Human resolution mechanisms
  • Smart contract enforcement

This system effectively transforms unresolved questions into tradeable markets, enabling a new form of truth discovery backed by economic incentives.​

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