The current options to run a node require technical skills to open a terminal and run commands or install a new operating system. Running a node should be as simple as downloading an app.
I started NiceNode to solve this. NiceNode is an app that runs, monitors, and controls a node.
I don't think the verdict is out yet. They have said they are in a testing phase. Early versions of hardware are typically very far from flawless.
Interesting... "It is impossible to prove anything in the physical world using the digital world". What about proving that a bank account is yours? Would you consider login + 2-factor + social recovery an acceptable level of proof of ownership?
No doubt that it could fail. Very very hard problem.
It would be hard to know how many fake proofs are out there. I hope Worldcoin more clearly communicates that people should not treat this as a pyramid, and if people do, I can't blame Worldcoin. The line between a referral system for early adopters and a pyramid scheme can sometimes be tricky to define (ex. People were saying Tesla's referral system and stock hype was pyramid scheme-y).
I still think Worldcoin has proposed the best solution for attempting to solve this problem. Perhaps their solution might have fake accounts, ~1-2% might be acceptable. Nonetheless, I'm hoping that others go after this problem by seeing Worldcoin try and tackle it.
Although many of the complaints seem like operators getting their hopes up and Worldcoin miscommunication, it's unfortunate to hear about the growing pains in the buzzfeed article, and I hope Worldcoin can work them out.
I started NiceNode to solve this. NiceNode is an app that runs, monitors, and controls a node.