We conduct comprehensive identity verification, background checks, and credential validation. Journalists can work under verified aliases for safety, but their credibility is guaranteed by WOCOO's verification process.

Our fact-checkers are verified experts who must prove their credentials and expertise in specific fields. All their decisions are publicly visible and justified.

Yes — identity protection is built into the core of WOCOO News. Journalists and fact-checkers can choose to operate under a verified alias instead of their real name. Before anyone joins the platform, our team conducts a rigorous multi-step verification of their real identity, credentials, and professional track record. Once verified, they receive a unique WOCOO verification badge that carries the full weight of this process — without exposing who they are.

This means the public sees a credible, WOCOO-verified contributor with a transparent track record of published work and fact-checks — but the person behind the alias remains anonymous. All personal identification data is encrypted and managed exclusively by our verification team. It is never shared with third parties, other users, or even other staff members outside the verification process.

This is especially critical for journalists reporting from conflict zones or politically sensitive regions, and for fact-checkers whose work may challenge powerful interests. They get full professional credibility without personal risk.

We're funded entirely by our community — no corporations, no billionaire owners, no advertising revenue. This ensures complete independence.

Unlike traditional fact-checkers, we verify the verifiers. Our fact-checkers are transparent, accountable, and subject to community oversight.

We're launching our pilot version with the first verified journalists and fact-checkers. The timeline depends on community support and successful testing.