
Demist
Demist is an open-source, decentralized direct-democracy platform: prove you are a real person, vote anonymously, and earn a civic currency.
CIGI builds bridges from knowledge to power by conducting world-leading research and analysis to offer innovative policy solutions for the digital era.
The Centre for International Governance Innovation (CIGI) is an independent, non-partisan think tank whose peer-reviewed research and trusted analysis influence policy makers to innovate. Our global network of multidisciplinary researchers and strategic partnerships provide policy solutions for the digital era with one goal: to improve people’s lives everywhere. Headquartered in Waterloo, Canada, CIGI has received support from the Government of Canada, the Government of Ontario and founder Jim Balsillie.
| Funded by | Date | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Luminate | 2019-01-01 | $50,000 |
Project(s): Building Trust in AI: A Landscape Analysis of Government AI Programs


Demist is an open-source, decentralized direct-democracy platform: prove you are a real person, vote anonymously, and earn a civic currency.

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