This week in DeSci

This week in DeSci has been a rollercoaster of announcements, innovations, and thought-provoking analyses. As science continues to evolve at a breathtaking pace, these developments signify a promising future for both researchers and science enthusiasts alike. Stay tuned for more exciting updates in the world of decentralized science.

Ever wondered how to keep up with the rapid pace of modern science? We have the perfect solution for you. Fifty Years have built a GPT-powered tool designed to make sure you're up-to-date with the latest advancements in science.

With an estimated 5,500 scientific papers being published daily, it can be an overwhelming task for anyone to keep track. The details of this new tool will be unveiled at the Founders First online event this Tuesday.

In related news, DeSci World, the leading organization for decentralized science proliferation, has announced their inaugural DeSci conference being held in Belgrade early June. With the aim of being the "Devcon for DeSci" it should be an exciting weekend and we’re looking forward to seeing DeSci World continue to grow the movement globally. Find out more about this unique event that brings together developers, researchers, and enthusiasts from all over the world on their official site.

While we celebrate these advancements in DeSci, it's crucial to consider the critiques and suggestions that come our way. Ellie DeSota has shared some intriguing thoughts on DeSci. She emphasizes the unintended bias towards applied and immediate science that has emerged in the scientific community, a critique that deserves our careful consideration. Her full analysis can be found here:

In the spirit of supporting early-stage research, We are launching an NFT drop in partnership with Marcus du Sautoy OBE FRS, Simonyi Professor for the Public Understanding of Science at the University of Oxford. The proceeds from this unique initiative will go towards quadratic funding for early-stage research, an innovative funding mechanism that leverages the collective wisdom of the crowd to allocate resources. Learn more about this exciting initiative below:

Speaking of crowd wisdom, Valley DAO, a member of the expanding bioxyz DAO ecosystem, has successfully raised $700k through community contributions early this month. The rise of DAOs (Decentralized Autonomous Organizations) in the scientific funding space is a testament to the growing democratization of science.

Lastly, Supermodular has compiled an intriguing visualization of the DeSci Gitcoin beta round. This visual representation beautifully illustrates the decentralized nature of this innovative funding mechanism.