Blockchain-Based Source-to-Source News Verification

As misinformation has become a global phenomenon in the age of digitalization, journalists are expected to provide verified information and prevent the spread of fake news in order to protect the credibility of their profession. This challenge has intensified as conflicts and propaganda became increasingly complex, and in order to stay relevant some may sacrifice reliability for clicks or to serve their own agendas. Therefore, mechanisms that help institutions maintain their reputation and reliability must be implemented. In this study, we propose a solution that enables and automates the verification of sources within the article to enhance the article verification system by enabling the provenance of referenced information. This study helps to lay the groundwork for mechanisms that ensure trust-worthiness, enabling the development of solutions for domains where source-to-source is critical. In doing so, it advances the literature on fake news and blockchain applications offering a tool to help institutions preserve their reputation and elevate standards within the news industry.