How NFTs Could Enable New Ways To Fund Scientific Research
Could we see an entire revitalization on the way science research is funded and formed? NFTs have massive potential to disrupt a number of different industries. Sure, we’ve seen NFTs ingrain themselves in the worlds of collectibles, art and entertainment, and fan engagement (a certainly non-exhaustive list). Now, more and more individuals and organizations are […]
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To democratize science through decentralized science would allow for a new kind of interface layer for a modern Scientific Revolution. Scientists can leverage blockchain tools, such as smart contracts and tokens, to improve collaboration in scientific endeavors between different stakeholders. This so-called decentralized science movement, or DeSci for short, combines blockchain and Web3 technologies to improve scientific research.A primary goal of DeSci is wider participation and funding when approaching scientific challenges, as well as democratizing the peer-to-peer review process, which....