Crypto Altruism Podcast Episode 66 - DeSci Labs - Rebuilding the backend of science with web3
For Ep. 66, we continue our exciting journey into the world of Decentralized Science, or DeSci. We welcome Erik van Winkle and Jon Starr from DeSci Labs, a decentralized scientific ecosystem using web3 to empower scientists and rebuild the backend of science. We discuss some of the current pain points being faced by scientists, how science is in a crisis, and how DeSci Labs is looking to resolve this by using web3 to rebuild the backend of science.
Three Key Takeaways
Web3 shifts the balance of power in science away from scientific journals and large centralized bodies to scientists themselves, ensuring that they are fairly compensated for their work.
DeSci provides exciting opportunities to onboard talented individuals to web3 including scientists and researchers, who otherwise may have not felt compelled to engage with the space.
Science has been built around the same processes and technology for decades. Web3 will develop a more modern and decentralized scientific ecosystem that is accessible and empowering to the next generation of scientists.
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Episode Time Stamps
01:35 - What was your “Ah hah” moment that got you interested in cryptocurrency and web3?
05:55 - Tell me about DeSci Labs, and how it all got started?
13:15 - On your website, it mentions how “Science is facing a crisis.” Tell me about this crisis, and how you’re addressing it through DeSci Labs.
22:20 - One of the ways that you are empowering scientists is through Autonomous Research Communities, or ARCs. What is an ARC?
25:35 - How can DeSci help ensure scientists are rewarded fairly for their work?
30:25 - What is the long-term vision for DeSci Labs? What do you think the DeSci ecosystem will look like in 5-10 years?
38:20 - What’s the best way for listeners to learn more and get involved with DeSci Labs?
41:25 - To wrap things up, if you could name one thing that excites you most about the social impact potential of web3, what would it be and why?
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