Resolves as YES if, by January 1st, 2031, a decentralized platform that aims to provide a similar or superior service to Wikipedia has been widely recognized as a major competitor. This platform must meet the following criteria:
Decentralized Nature: The platform must operate on a decentralized network, such as a blockchain or other distributed ledger technology, without a single point of control.
User Base: It must have a substantial user base, comparable to or exceeding 15% of Wikipedia's active monthly users.
Content Quality and Quantity: The platform should host a significant amount of content, with both the quality and breadth of articles comparable to Wikipedia.
Recognition: It must be recognized by reputable sources in the technology or information sectors as a major competitor to Wikipedia.
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For reference, Wikipedia's active monthly user statistics can be found here: Wikipedia Active Users.
The resolution will be based on a combination of user statistics, content analysis, and expert opinions from reputable sources. If these criteria are not met by January 1st, 2031, this question will resolve as NO. If there is weak evidence that this has occurred, but no strong evidence, or if there is a significant debate that a competitor meets this threshold, then this question resolves as N/A.
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