In light of the recent Farcaster conversation on using black box algorithms for access gating based on reputation, we interviewed Dan (web3pm.eth). Below is a summary, followed by the full transcript.SummaryWhile any system for gating access to anything of value (perceived or real) will be divisive, black box reputation scoring systems tend to be frustrating due to their lack of transparency. However, not all open systems are equal either. Systems that rely on behavioral (e.g., did you do X i...

In light of the recent Farcaster conversation on using black box algorithms for access gating based on reputation, we interviewed Dan (web3pm.eth). Below is a summary, followed by the full transcript.SummaryWhile any system for gating access to anything of value (perceived or real) will be divisive, black box reputation scoring systems tend to be frustrating due to their lack of transparency. However, not all open systems are equal either. Systems that rely on behavioral (e.g., did you do X i...