Polity Atlas

How each model solves the same problems

Instead of “democracy versus anarchism”, compare the concrete ways collective problems get solved.

Question+ Model
How are decisions made?Jurors are drawn in proportion to staked PNK, vote on evidence, and the majority decides; losing parties can appeal to larger juries.Unknown
How are conflicts resolved?Online evidence submission, juror vote and multi-round appeals; the ruling is executed by smart contract.ArbitrationUnknown
How are public goods funded?Funded by arbitration fees paid by the parties and by token incentives.Unknown
How is AI used?Core rulings are by human jurors; Kleros reports experiments with AI participants in curation courts.Unknown
What are the main risks?Stake-weighted selection favours large holders; collusion or bribery; enforcement beyond the chain depends on state recognition.Unknown

This illustrates differences in design; it is not a universal claim about outcomes. Each cell links to mechanisms and the claims behind them.