Frequently Asked Questions

Can people support Protocol through the raise?

Yes! Investors who believe in the idea will be able to explore ways to get involved once the official raise is announced.

When the team shares those details, anyone interested can read the information, learn what the project is building, and decide for themselves if they want to take part.

Until then, sign up to the newsletter or follow Protocol on X for the latest updates.

Why does Protocol exist?

News is controlled by a few giant companies, and small journalists struggle to survive. Protocol gives everyone a fair way to publish stories, stay protected via blockchain technology, and get paid for good work.

How is Protocol different from regular news sites?

It has three big parts working together: a place to publish news, tools to investigate stories, and prediction markets where people can guess what will happen in the news.

Agendas, narratives, and corporate requirements for journalists are all abolished here.

Do I need to know anything about crypto to use it?

No. Blockchain technologies helps protect users, sources, and works behind the scenes to make all of this possible. You can read how Protocol is using blockchain and the SUI network to make all of this possible.

What can I do on Protocol as a reader?

You can read stories, choose what you like, support journalists, and join prediction markets about real-world events.

What can journalists do on Protocol?

They can publish stories, make money from ads and readers, ask for help from investigators, and create bounties for tips.

How does Protocol keep things safe and honest?

It uses verification for users, tools that hide a source’s identity, community notes, and systems that block bad actors by taking their collateral if they try to cheat. We have a whole Docs section devoted  to security and our users.

Why does Protocol use prediction markets?

Prediction markets help people stay engaged with the news and show what readers expect to happen next.

How does Protocol help independent journalism grow?

It gives journalists tools that used to only exist in big newsrooms, lets readers boost the best stories, and builds a community that supports quality reporting instead of clickbait.