To date, TrustChain has provided over 4.5mn in funding to 43 companies.

Among the initiatives key targets is the protection of human rights and democratic processes in online spaces.

Both are threatened by misinformation and fake identities be it through distorted information, manipulation, or even weaponisation.

EU backs 15 startups to fight online misinformation with blockchain

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Part of TrustChains core team, hes leading the initiatives funding calls.

The winners come from 10 European countries, including the Netherlands, Germany, and France.

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Their solutions range from cryptography anddataaggregation platforms to open-source IT tools and Web3 computing.

These startups are also exploring ways of utilising the C2PA open technical standard, Dr Muttukrishnan said.

This enables creators, publishers, and consumers to trace the origin of different types of media.

Below are the 15 finalists:

Story byIoanna Lykiardopoulou

Ioanna is a writer at TNW.

With a background in the humanities, she has a soft spot for social impact-enabling technologies.

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