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<h1>HyperDeSci 🧠🔬📖 Crowdfunding matching pool</h1>HyperDeSci is the initiative to support DeSci projects and explore the new ways to fund science. We have conducted two small rounds for DeSci projects on Gitcoin's AlloV2. Join <a href="https://t.me/hyperdesci_chat" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">the community on telegram,</a> we are sharing a lot Alpha how to get funds doing science in web3 We have started to work on more robust system, which includes: <ol><li>Contributors rewards (thinking of 30% of income donations/grants)</li><li>Conviction voting to determine project eligibility</li><li>Streaming QF to distribute funds</li></ol> By supporting us you are supporting MANY DeSci projects! <img src="https://giveth.mypinata.cloud/ipfs/QmP9HmhjHrY93eiF5k4nqFQZMuLgsXF4y4FfDLJgEKLpXS"> <h1>Past QF Rounds</h1> <h2><a href="https://github.com/LunCoSim/hyperdesci/blob/main/ROUND_TWO_REPORT.md" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Round Two Report</a></h2> <h2><a href="https://github.com/LunCoSim/hyperdesci/blob/main/ROUND_ONE_REPORT.md" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Round One Preliminary Report</a></h2> Sponsors:&nbsp;LunCo ($5000), EcoSynthesisX ($1250), Regen Design Agency ($500)Dates:&nbsp;2024/03/12 - 2024/04/02Chains:&nbsp;zkSync Era, Polygon, Scroll, Optimism, ArbitrumTotal projects:&nbsp;24Total raised:&nbsp;$3855Total Contributions:&nbsp;4586Note: information is preliminary and being updated, it's not clear why total contributions is not matches yet<h3>Total stats by chains</h3><img src="https://github.com/LunCoSim/hyperdesci/blob/main/ROUND_ONE_RAW/round_one_by_chains.jpg?raw=true"><h3>Total stats by projects</h3>(amount, contributions)results are floored, blank cell - the project were not on the chain<img src="https://github.com/LunCoSim/hyperdesci/blob/main/ROUND_ONE_RAW/round_one_by_projects.jpg?raw=true"><h2>Links</h2><h3>Links to Live Rounds to Donate</h3><ol><li><a href="https://explorer.gitcoin.co/#/round/324/0xa26d3e503c1554d64c94ef2afe943575d8648960" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">zkSync</a></li><li><a href="https://explorer.gitcoin.co/#/round/534352/0xddd305594dc560e1177f18da8329136936ce1f43" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Scroll</a></li><li><a href="https://explorer.gitcoin.co/#/round/137/0x0936de3fc187bdc3059a0a893c1cabe5384c418a" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Polygon</a></li><li><a href="https://explorer.gitcoin.co/#/round/10/0x9b9c6a72a8d7cdcc3bc244502ed4707218ce8b14" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Optimism</a></li><li><a href="https://explorer.gitcoin.co/#/round/42161/0x1b96ad9da78cf768e9b5f0bb508cecc3d353d740" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Arbitrum</a></li><li> </li></ol><h3>Links to Report Cards with Rounds stats</h3><ol><li><a href="https://reportcards.gitcoin.co/324/0xa26d3e503c1554d64c94ef2afe943575d8648960" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">zkSync</a></li><li><a href="https://reportcards.gitcoin.co/534352/0xddd305594dc560e1177f18da8329136936ce1f43" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Scroll</a></li><li><a href="https://reportcards.gitcoin.co/137/0x0936de3fc187bdc3059a0a893c1cabe5384c418a" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Polygon</a></li><li><a href="https://reportcards.gitcoin.co/10/0x9b9c6a72a8d7cdcc3bc244502ed4707218ce8b14" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Optimism</a></li><li><a href="https://reportcards.gitcoin.co/42161/0x1b96ad9da78cf768e9b5f0bb508cecc3d353d740" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Arbitrum</a></li></ol>

HYPERDESCI 🧠🔬📖 CROWDFUNDING MATCHING POOL
HyperDeSci is the initiative to support DeSci projects and explore the new ways
to fund science. We have conducted two small rounds for DeSci projects on
Gitcoin's AlloV2.
Join the community on telegram, we are sharing a lot Alpha how to get funds
doin...

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HyperDeSci

EcoSynthesisX Community

<h2>Fundraising Live on JuiceBox&nbsp;<a href="https://juicebox.money/v4/eth:76" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://juicebox.money/v4/eth:76</a>&nbsp;(Works on Ethereum, Base, Arbitrum, Optimism)</h2><h2>Become a stakeholder, Be part of real-world impact!</h2> EcoSynthesisX is a Web3 public good studio dedicated to designing blockchain-powered decentralized applications (dApps) that drive real-world impact (RWI). As an open-source software (OSS) project with collaborators around the world, we leverage Web3 technology to empower on-ground nonprofits and communities, creating dApps that transform environmental and social initiatives into tokenized, sustainable ecosystems. Rooted in Decentralized Science (DeSci) and led by founder Paul Burg, an environmental scientist, we apply an engineering approach to pioneer Regenerative Finance (ReFi) solutions. While tokenizing RWI is a key focus, our broader mission is to bridge the gap between blockchain innovation and non-crypto audiences, fostering mass adoption of decentralized solutions for a regenerative future.&nbsp;From decentralized cleanups to impact ranking systems, EcoSynthesisX builds products that connect visionaries, nonprofits, and communities to create profitably sustainable public goods. By contributing to EcoSynthesisX, you’re becoming a stakeholder in a global, open-source Web3 ecosystem that brings blockchain to life, for life. <h2>🎙 Interviews and Speeches</h2> <h4>🎥&nbsp;<a href="https://youtu.be/zVgZX1Nj48E?si=W4KYFuUJ4QGZUISD" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Super dApp Builders EP01 with Paul Burg</a></h4><h4>🎥<a href="https://youtu.be/bmrc4CB4yKg" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> Impact Products &amp; Impact Marketplace | DevCon SEA 2024 | Regen Hub</a></h4><h4>🎥<a href="https://youtu.be/bmrc4CB4yKg" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> </a><a href="https://www.cryptoaltruism.org/blog/crypto-altruists-episode-201-web3-localism-for-global-action-from-decentralized-cleanups-to-regenerative-local-economies" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Crypto Altruists Episode 201 - Web3 Localism for Global Climate Action: From Decentralized Cleanups to Regenerative Local Economies</a></h4> <h2>🗞️ Mirror.xyz Articles</h2> <h4>📕&nbsp;<a href="https://mirror.xyz/ecosynthesisx.eth/zOdeuaeFfJUFScZZKu1OGF7cWCiRgUHQSGE-14cf8fo" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Taking Notes on the Development of a Global Impact MarketTaking Notes on the Development of a Global Impact Market</a></h4> <h4>📗&nbsp;<a href="https://mirror.xyz/ecosynthesisx.eth/lBc13WGdIsnOI5t6w0AMcjWL_mqx9kFR0548Ft14ptM" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Clean Phangan Impact Product: converting cleanups into capital</a></h4> <h2>🌟 Impact Products Collections</h2> <h3>🗑️ Impact Products Collection for Clean Phangan Community (Released!)</h3>🌐&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/cleanallworld" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Clean Phangan Community page</a>📦 Impact Products&nbsp;<a href="https://cp.impactproduct.xyz/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://cp.impactproduct.xyz</a> <h3>♻️ Impact Products Collection for EcoThailand Foundation (development paused)</h3>🌐&nbsp;<a href="https://ecothailand.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">EcoThailand Foundation website</a>📦 Impact Products&nbsp;<a href="https://et.impactproduct.xyz/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://et.impactproduct.xyz</a>&nbsp; <h2>﻿📱﻿dApps</h2> <h3>🌟 Regen Bazaar as Layer 1 of our Impact Marketplace vision (in development)</h3> <ul><li><a href="https://regenbazaar.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> Landing page for nonprofits to apply for tokenization of RWI </a></li><li><a href="https://demo.regenbazaar.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Demo page to showcase basic user flow</a></li><li><a href="https://github.com/Regen-Bazaar/Litepaper/blob/main/Phase%20%231%20(detailed).md" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Detailed Phase #1 Roadmap</a></li></ul> <ul><li><a href="https://github.com/Regen-Bazaar" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> Github</a></li><li><a href="https://github.com/EcoSynthesisX/RegenBazaar-Litepaper" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Litepaper</a></li></ul> <ul><li><a href="t.me/regen_bazaar" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Public Telegram Group</a></li><li><a href="https://x.com/RegenBazaar" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">X account</a></li></ul> <h3>🧹 DeCleanup dApp</h3><ul><li><a href="https://decleanup.net/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">DeCleanup dApp</a> v.1</li><li><a href="https://x.com/DeCleanupNet" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">X account</a></li><li><a href="https://t.me/DecentralizedCleanup" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Public Telegram Group</a></li></ul><h2> </h2><h2>Future Ecosystem Products</h2> Real World Impact Rank <a href="https://github.com/EcoSynthesisX/RWI-Rank-Litepaper" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Litepaper</a> : The Real World Impact Rank (RWI Rank) is a decentralized platform that ranks and rewards cryptocurrency users for their contributions to verified impact-driven projects, such as donations to Gitcoin or engagement with regenerative platforms like DeCleanup. By tracking wallet interactions, calculating an RWI Score, and showcasing top contributors on a global leaderboard, it incentivizes positive change with exclusive rewards like DeFi discounts and DAO airdrops. RWI Rank fosters collaboration, simplifies web3 onboarding, and amplifies the regenerative ecosystem by connecting users and projects for meaningful real-world outcomes. Circularity dApp <a href="https://github.com/EcoSynthesisX/Circularity-Litepaper" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Litepaper</a> :The Circularity dApp is a Web3 platform piloted on Koh Phangan, Thailand, designed to foster a circular economy by connecting local communities, businesses, tourists, and NGOs for sustainable initiatives like cleanups and recycling, rewarding participants with NFTs and crypto incentives. It addresses low public involvement and funding barriers by integrating traditional businesses with regenerative actions, enabling NGOs to access capital through Quadratic Funding, and engaging tourists and locals with gamified rewards and seamless onboarding. By leveraging decentralized governance and partnerships, the dApp amplifies environmental and social impact, strengthens community bonds, and drives Koh Phangan toward a regenerative economic ecosystem. <h2>🏆 Achievements to Date &amp; Project Roadmap</h2> Check out our achievements and upcoming goals on&nbsp;<a href="https://gap.karmahq.xyz/project/ecosynthesisx-irl-impact--web3-for-better-future" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Karma.Gap</a>&nbsp;: past, present, and future milestones driving EcoSynthesisX forward! <h2>🌐 Contact and More Information</h2> <a href="EcoSynthesisX.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">EcoSynthesisX.com</a><a href="https://ecosynthesisx.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">PitchDeck</a><a href="https://t.me/EcoSynthesisX" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Telegram</a><a href="https://github.com/EcoSynthesisX" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">GitHub</a><a href="https://discord.gg/EcoSynthesisX" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Discord</a><a href="https://twitter.com/EcoSynthesisX" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">X</a><a href="https://snapshot.box/#/s:ecosynthesisx.eth" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Snapshot vote</a><a href="https://juicebox.money/v4/eth:76" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">JuiceBox</a><a href="https://gap.karmahq.xyz/project/ecosynthesisx-dao" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Karma GAP</a>

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DeSci Asia: Building bridges, sharing knowledge and fostering growth for DeSci communities in Asia. <a href="https://t.me/DeSciAsia" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://t.me/DeSciAsia</a> Connect DeSci in Asia:Telegram group was set up on Aug 2023, including friends from India, Korea, Japan, China, Indonesia, Thailand, Hong Kong, Taiwan and other Asia area, over 150 members. DeSci Education in Asia:Here are two translation articles by our core members:Molecule IP-NFT article translation in Traditional Chinese by Swift Evo<a href="https://w3projecthub.xyz/molecule-ip-nfts-intro1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://w3projecthub.xyz/molecule-ip-nfts-intro1/</a> Molecule IP-NFT article translation in Japan by Mayu Yamaguchi, <a href="https://twitter.com/myymgc" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@myymgc</a><a href="https://medium.com/@myymgc/ip-nft%E3%81%AB%E3%82%88%E3%81%A3%E3%81%A6%E5%A4%89%E5%8C%96%E3%81%99%E3%82%8B%E7%A7%91%E5%AD%A6%E3%81%AE%E7%8F%BE%E5%9C%A8-5143934cb2ef" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://medium.com/@myymgc/ip-nft%E3%81%AB%E3%82%88%E3%81%A3%E3%81%A6%E5%A4%89%E5%8C%96%E3%81%99%E3%82%8B%E7%A7%91%E5%AD%A6%E3%81%AE%E7%8F%BE%E5%9C%A8-5143934cb2ef</a> Molecule IP-NFT article translation in Traditional Chinese by Swift Evo<a href="https://x.com/DeSciAsia/status/1713994248272384258?s=20" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://x.com/DeSciAsia/status/1713994248272384258?s=20</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/DeSciLabs" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@DeSciLabs</a> introduction article by tranditioal Chinese on one of biggest Chinese communities Matters by Lisa<a href="https://matters.town/@liddk2015/450314-%E8%AA%8D%E8%AD%98de-sci-%E5%BE%9E%E9%9B%B6%E5%88%B0-bafybeia355at2laqlvlsa3c52imwvck474p2gqvf7b6oeysmw2f7ppzn4e" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://matters.town/@liddk2015/450314</a> We also got the permission on the two following articles translation:<a href="https://pulse.opsci.io/rich-in-data-poor-in-wisdom-science-needs-a-decentralized-data-commons-98c7ffdb56a1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://pulse.opsci.io/rich-in-data-poor-in-wisdom-science-needs-a-decentralized-data-commons-98c7ffdb56a1</a> Project Lead: <a href="https://t.me/rashmivabbigeri" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@rashmivabbigeri</a> <a href="https://mirror.xyz/erinmagennis.eth/rSAHHVavkVHVqrKsp9C0w-GScJzKcJMnGxYBw0IrQUg" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://mirror.xyz/erinmagennis.eth/rSAHHVavkVHVqrKsp9C0w-GScJzKcJMnGxYBw0IrQUg</a> Project Lead: <a href="https://t.me/myymgc" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@myymgc</a> Support local DeSci communities Development<a href="https://www.notion.so/16e5659c7fda4da599714da7bf48b5d2?v=1fa0cdc964fb4014a4c933241de4dacf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.notion.so/16e5659c7fda4da599714da7bf48b5d2?v=1fa0cdc964fb4014a4c933241de4dacf</a> Funding usageAll funding raised through Giveth will also be exclusively dedicated to supporting the following task: - 50% fund: DeSci article translation or publishing by members- 30% fund: Local DeSci meet up- 20% fund: DeSci Asia long term community development Through the Giveth application, we hope to increase our exposure and gather more DeSci friends together.

DeSci Asia: Building bridges, sharing knowledge and fostering growth for DeSci
communities in Asia.
https://t.me/DeSciAsia
Connect DeSci in Asia:
Telegram group was set up on Aug 2023, including friends from India, Korea,
Japan, China, Indonesia, Thailand, Hong Kong, Taiwan and other Asia area, o...

DeSci Asia

<h3>Summary: DeSci Round operation group</h3>DeSci Round is an initiative designed to support and promote decentralized science (DeSci) projects through a community-driven funding model. Hosted on the Arbitrum blockchain, this round features a substantial matching fund and aims to provide financial support to innovative projects that align with the goals of decentralizing scientific research and collaboration. <h2>A Journey Through Rounds</h2>The DeSci rounds on Gitcoin emerged from the Longevity Cause Rounds (GG12-GR14), which transitioned focus to the broader DeSci ecosystem for GG15.&nbsp;<a href="https://x.com/KeithComito" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Keith Comito</a>, although he didn't directly steward the DeSci round, provided crucial advisory support. His major contributions included creating high-traffic articles and videos that promoted Gitcoin and DeSci, significantly raising public awareness and engagement. Keith's media outreach included influential pieces on platforms such as&nbsp;<a href="https://cointelegraph.com/news/keith-comito-is-at-the-intersection-of-blockchain-longevity-and-decentralized-science" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">CoinTelegraph</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.lifespan.io/news/gitcoin-gr12-is-a-win-win-for-aging-research/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Lifespan.io</a>, significantly boosting the visibility of the DeSci rounds.Through his advisory role and extensive publicity work, Keith helped shape the early success of the DeSci rounds on Gitcoin. <h2>The Genesis Round</h2>The inaugural DeSci Round in late 2022 marked a pivotal moment for those advocating for decentralized approaches to scientific research and was a fundamental milestone for the DeSci community.With the support of notable partners like Protocol Labs, Vitalik Buterin, Stefan George, Ethereum Foundation, SCRF (Smart Contract Research Forum), Molecule, Orange DAO, GreenPillCN, AlchemixFi, and Springer Nature, the genesis&nbsp;<a href="https://www.gitcoin.co/blog/gr15-results" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">DeSci Round during GG15</a>&nbsp;galvanized significant support, attracting 2,309 donors who crowdfunded $67.9k to support over 82 projects. Leveraging matching contributions from various partners, the total pool exceeded $567k. This initial round had a significant impact on many projects that used the funds to do research, grow their communities, and develop new tools and services. As highlighted in the&nbsp;<a href="https://mirror.xyz/erinmagennis.eth/rSAHHVavkVHVqrKsp9C0w-GScJzKcJMnGxYBw0IrQUg" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">DeSci Landscape Analysis</a>, it also showed the need for more consistent funding streams, market fit exploration, and the desire to understand what other projects were building, so it would be easy to collaborate and grow the ecosystem together.<a href="https://twitter.com/vincentweisser" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Vincent Weisser</a>&nbsp;played a crucial role in initiating and executing the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.gitcoin.co/blog/catalyzing-a-movement-with-gitcoin-grants" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">DeSci (Decentralized Science) Round during GR15</a>. This effort was significantly supported by various key figures within the Gitcoin and DeSci communities. The notable contributors include&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/0xkydo" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Kydo</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/hebbianloop" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Shady</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/erik_vanwinkle" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Erik</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/bbeats1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Eugene</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/BenWest" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Ben</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/JanineLeger" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Janine</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/annikasays" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Annika</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/gingerheart86" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Caro</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/thejringo" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">J Ringo</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/azeemk_" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Azeem</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/carl_cervone" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Carl</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/vgkfiles" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Vishnu</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/renegaderegen" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Sage</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/umarkhaneth" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Umar</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/jamessinka" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">James</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/notscottmoore" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Scott</a>, and&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/tothepoles" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Joseph Cook</a>, among many others. <h2>Gitcoin Beta</h2>For the Gitcoin Beta Round, a community-led initiative emerged, spearheaded by Gitcoin’s previous DeSci lead,&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/BJ_Dyakov" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Boris Dyakov</a>. Seeking to sustain the continuous funding of ecosystem growth in DeSci, Boris rallied previous sponsors to continue funding the efforts.An onchain election using the Jokerace platform was established to elect 4 round stewards from the DeSci community including Boris Dyakov,&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/ManuelOlariu" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Manuel Olariu</a>&nbsp;from&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/DeepVentureio" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Deep Venture DAO</a>, Sarah Rouse from&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceBioDAO" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">SpaceBioDAO</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/JelaniC3" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Jelani Clark</a>&nbsp;and Carolina Menchaca from&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/DeSciWorld" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">DeSci World</a>.The DeSci stewards were elected to oversee decision-making and grantee review, securing sponsorship totaling $75K.According to the&nbsp;<a href="https://reportcards.gitcoin.co/1/0x6e8dc2e623204d61b0e59e668702654ae336c9f7" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">reportcard</a>, the Beta round attracted 267 donors who crowdfunded $18.6k to support these 65 projects. After this last round in May 2023, Manuel Olariu continued to organize DeSci on Gitcoin while several community leaders stepped up to support this effort for sustainable ecosystem growth in Decentralized Science. <h2>Celebrating Successes of GG20</h2> With a matching pool of $25K, the #GG20 round supported 29 projects, attracting 250 individual donors who collectively contributed $8.5K in funding. Notably,&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/jeffyfish9" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Jeffrey Koury</a>&nbsp;from&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/ResearchHubF" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Research Hub Foundation</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/0xSkyMine" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Sky Mine</a>&nbsp;from the&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/PublicNouns" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">PublicNouns</a>&nbsp;Community funded the GG20 matching pool.GG20 operators included&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/swiftevo1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Swift Evo</a>&nbsp;from&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/DeSciAsia" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">DeSci Asia</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/Goreti__Freitas" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Maria Goreti Freitas</a>&nbsp;from&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/desciers" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">DeScier</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/lufawn8" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Lana Ugrcic</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/tomislavmamic" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Tomislav Mamic</a>&nbsp;from&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/blocksplit" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Blocksplit</a>, and Manuel Olariu who stepped up to make the round a reality.The DeSci round garnered the most community likes out of all the rounds in the&nbsp;<a href="https://gov.gitcoin.co/t/gg20-proposal-desci-qf/18333" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Gitcoin Governance proposal for Community Rounds</a>.The DeSci round in #GG20 was the first multi-language Gitcoin Grants round that engaged and enabled community members to submit projects in a variety of languages including English, Chinese and Spanish. Swift Evo and Twone organized X spaces together with&nbsp;<a href="https://www.uncommons.cc/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Uncommons</a>&nbsp;and the&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/GCCofCommons" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Global Chinese Community of Universal Digital Commons&nbsp;</a>to onboard DeSci communities in Asia. Despite being a relatively small community, the DeSci round boasted a solid core of grantees, operators, and supporters who have demonstrated unwavering commitment and enthusiasm. <h2>DeSci QF GG21&nbsp;</h2> This would be the 4th official DeSci round and our 2nd Gitcoin Community proposal. Previous rounds were held during GR15 in September 2022, a community-run Beta Round in April 2023 using Allo Protocol and Grants Stack, and GG20 in May 2023. As one of Gitcoin’s most trending community proposals for GG20 we decided to apply again for GG21. We are open for application on Arb chain this time.<a href="https://builder.gitcoin.co/#/chains/42161/rounds/387" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://builder.gitcoin.co/#/chains/42161/rounds/387</a> <h2>A Vision for the Future</h2>The essence of a successful round extends beyond allocation of funds; it lies in the invaluable exposure to a like-minded community and the opportunities for networking and collaboration it presents. The DeSci round exemplifies this ethos, serving as a catalyst for forging long-term, collaborative connections in the DeSci ecosystem.The stewards and operators envision the DeSci round becoming more than just a round—it aims to serve as an ecosystem governance framework, empowering stakeholders to shape the future of decentralized science.As the round evolves, experimenting with incentive structures and forging new partnerships is a priority. By implementing tools like&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/hypercerts" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Hypercerts</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/karmahq_" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Karma GAP</a>, the round seeks to enhance impact measurement for grantees, driving accountability and transparency.If you want to learn more and get involved please follow the&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/DeSci_Round_Ops" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">DeSci Round Ops on X</a>&nbsp;and join the&nbsp;<a href="https://t.me/gitcoindesci" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">DeSci Gitcoin Telegram</a>&nbsp;to stay up-to-date about the next DeSci Round on Gitcoin. Ref:<a href="https://gitcoin.mirror.xyz/Gxx9Ne8c-TdeIQ9d84CFt78rnvFfWSikY3gNKia9oAQ" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://gitcoin.mirror.xyz/Gxx9Ne8c-TdeIQ9d84CFt78rnvFfWSikY3gNKia9oAQ</a><a href="https://gov.gitcoin.co/t/gg21-community-round-proposal-desci-qf-gg21/19092" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://gov.gitcoin.co/t/gg21-community-round-proposal-desci-qf-gg21/19092</a>

SUMMARY: DESCI ROUND OPERATION GROUP
DeSci Round is an initiative designed to support and promote decentralized
science (DeSci) projects through a community-driven funding model. Hosted on the
Arbitrum blockchain, this round features a substantial matching fund and aims to
provide financial suppo...

DeSci Round Operation Group

Rodrigo  NuñΞz

<h2>Hello World! 🌊🐠✨</h2> <a href="https://linktr.ee/mesoreefdao" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">MesoReefDAO</a> (Mesoamerican Reef DAO) is a Regenerative Coral Reef Science project that focuses on the creation of a Decentralized Autonomous Organization (DAO) of DeSci (Decentralized Science) that seeks to scale coral reef conservation efforts in the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef System. <img src="https://giveth.mypinata.cloud/ipfs/QmcpiDp3sBiJESWxLDWmXtfq8Wpht4xbqWHWo3zVosWKL4"> The Mesoamerican Reef is one of the most biodiverse and productive marine ecosystems in the world, providing crucial ecosystem services, such as coastal protection, fisheries, and tourism, to millions of people in the region. It stretches over 1,000 kilometers from the Yucatan Peninsula in Mexico to the Bay Islands in Honduras (Fig 1). <img src="https://giveth.mypinata.cloud/ipfs/QmY51bBh2CakufUVZzY2g93ak8Qh69afUzcNM1tjCdDHwi"><a href="https://www.wwfca.org/en/landscapes/mesoamerican_reef/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" class="ql-size-small">Fig 1. A map of the Mesoamerican Reef, created by © WWF Guatemala.</a> MesoReefDAO is working to establish partnerships with local communities, NGOs, and governments to support the implementation of sustainable fishing practices and the development of marine protected areas in the MAR. The DAO believes that engaging local communities in conservation efforts is crucial for the long-term sustainability of the region (Fig 2). <img src="https://giveth.mypinata.cloud/ipfs/Qme1cF5d7qTjpoHNvjKhmGBWYfspEL7nUJPpN1stN9mfjy"><a href="https://mesoreefdao.notion.site/What-is-MesoReefDAO-d8429c90fa8a47f58f42b61577fb1449" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" class="ql-size-small">Fig 2. MesoReefDAO General Framework.</a> MesoReefDAO is built on the Ethereum blockchain and is governed by a community of stakeholders who share a common interest in conserving and restoring the MAR. The DAO's governance structure is designed to be transparent, inclusive, and democratic, allowing anyone to participate and contribute to decision-making processes. The DAO's mission is to leverage the power of decentralized technologies to enable innovative solutions to the challenges facing the MAR. One of the key initiatives of MesoReefDAO is to develop a regenerative decentralized science (DeSci) offset program. The program will incentivize individuals and organizations to reduce their carbon footprint and contribute to MAR conservation efforts. The carbon offset credits will be tradable on the blockchain, creating a new market for carbon offsetting that provides transparent and traceable benefits to the environment. <img src="https://giveth.mypinata.cloud/ipfs/Qmc71Equu18Jc1NVshkAb1TVbn9Qz7wgPy75D2nQR7nVZd"><a href="https://mirror.xyz/cryptobenthic%F0%9F%90%A0.eth/VPekPDF5fqOdbVPSwpRfqv0KimI_208fbTbq5eRGk_4" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" class="ql-size-small">Fig 3. Six-layer framework (a-f) for “Web3” DeSci DAOs, adapted from Ding, et al., (2022).</a> Another important initiative is the creation of a coral reef restoration fund. The fund will support the development and implementation of coral reef restoration projects in the MAR region. The fund will be managed by the DAO's community and will be open to contributions from anyone who wants to support the conservation and restoration of the MAR. Overall, MesoReefDAO is a cutting-edge initiative that seeks to harness the power of decentralized technologies to address the urgent challenges facing the Mesoamerican Reef. By enabling a new paradigm of collaborative and inclusive governance, the DAO is creating a platform for innovation and experimentation that has the potential to transform the way we approach conservation and restoration efforts in the region and beyond (Fig 4). <img src="https://giveth.mypinata.cloud/ipfs/QmVgDCd1BQSMuX1i34syUHuboCorSmN9pTPmEkFUK3JEWf"><a href="https://mirror.xyz/cryptobenthic%F0%9F%90%A0.eth/DKR1Atdy7qfbI1JfJFt8z1HVwDJe2TkLeu8cZow5wtU" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" class="ql-size-small">Fig 4. The Five Steps of the Conservation and DeSci Web3 tools to explore adapted from Brown et al. (2022).</a><h2> </h2>At MesoReefDAO, we are proud of our diverse and inclusive community of members. Our community includes scientists, researchers, conservationists, marine enthusiasts, and individuals from various backgrounds and expertise. We believe that diversity is a strength, and by embracing different perspectives and knowledge, we can drive more innovative and effective solutions for coral reef conservation. We are committed to creating an environment where everyone's voice is heard, valued, and respected. Together, we strive to foster an inclusive space where collaboration and cooperation thrive, ensuring that we can make a meaningful and positive impact on the future of our oceans and coral reefs (Fig 5). <img src="https://giveth.mypinata.cloud/ipfs/Qmdw4Re7azWbBBTRQEtNqvvHt5M2kbfq9qYmV7XzEeLoxt">Fig 5. MesoReefDAO Core Members and Advisors.<h2> </h2><h2>Co-Founders</h2> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/rodrigo-a-nu%C3%B1ez-inzunza-894037203/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">MSc. Rodrigo Alfredo Nuñez-Inzunza</a> (Co-Founder)<a href="https://scholar.google.com/citations?hl=en&amp;user=o0CUJdQAAAAJ) " rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">PhD. Jesús Ernesto Arias-González</a> (Co-Founder) <h2>Members</h2> <a href="https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Diana-Morales-De-Anda" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">PhD. Diana Morales-de-Anda</a> (Fish Ecology)<a href="https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Julieta-Maldonado-2)" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">PhD. Julieta Maldonado-Sánchez</a> (Invertebrate Ecology)<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/aar%C3%B3n-israel-mu%C3%B1iz-castillo-b77a2a130/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">PhD. Aarón Israel Muñiz-Castillo</a> (Climate Change)<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrea-rivera-sosa-448431172/ " rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">PhD. Andrea Rivera-Sosa</a> (Coral Bleaching)<a href="https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=pGZIDzUAAAAJ&amp;hl" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">PhD. María Geovana Pech León</a> (Coral Genomics)<a href="https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Jose-Luis-Cabrera)" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">MSc. José Luis Cabrera Pérez</a> (Coral Reef Fish Fisheries)<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/colleenflanigan/)" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Colleen Flanigan</a> (Coral restoration practitioner + socio-ecological artist)<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/viridiana-alvarado-cer%C3%B3n-736676a9/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">PhD. Viridiana Alvarado-Cerón</a> (Coral Genomics) MesoReefDAO aims to collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders including scientists, the private sector, local communities, academia, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), and government entities. Through these collaborations,&nbsp; MesoReefDAO aims to leverage the power of blockchain and DeSci DAOs to drive positive change to local communities and create synergies between sectors to address the challenges faced by coral reefs and the MAR. By bringing together diverse perspectives and expertise, MesoReefDAO seeks to foster innovation and develop effective solutions for coral reef conservation and restoration. MesoReefDAO is committed to promoting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) in all aspects of our project, including collaboration. We believe that diversity in perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences leads to more innovative solutions and better outcomes. We actively seek out partnerships and collaborations with individuals and organizations that share our values and commitment to DEI. We are open to working with a wide range of stakeholders, including those from underrepresented communities, to ensure that our project benefits and uplifts everyone. We recognize that DEI is an ongoing process and are committed to continuously learning, growing, and improving in this area. <h2>2024-2030 Road Map:</h2>- Develop a Web2+Web3 Interface- Expansion and Onboarding Efforts- Exploration of Web3 DAO Tools- Collaboration Partnerships and Initiatives- Research and Development Initiatives (i.e., Tokenomics, Biodiversity Credits)- Community Engagement and Transparency- Continuous Improvement and Adaptation- Pilot Programs and Proof of Concept: RegenReef (Fig. 6-7):&nbsp;&nbsp;1. - Biobank of corals&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2. - Coral and Fish Nursery&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3. - Micropropagation Zone&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4. - Disease and Bleaching Research Unit&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5. - DeSci Web3 Collaboration Hub <img src="https://giveth.mypinata.cloud/ipfs/QmPz6L8w1DvcFpE3C67nBK1rVuF681o86fg3kmPG2o5WZV">Fig 6. RegenReef #1 <img src="https://giveth.mypinata.cloud/ipfs/QmXGJdcY9iV21mhZYVSUfqrweRi8Ts2H9NaYthFA6uYsf5">Fig 7. 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HELLO WORLD! 🌊🐠✨
MesoReefDAO (Mesoamerican Reef DAO) is a Regenerative Coral Reef Science project
that focuses on the creation of a Decentralized Autonomous Organization (DAO) of
DeSci (Decentralized Science) that seeks to scale coral reef conservation
efforts in the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef S...

MesoReefDAO - Regenerating Reef Conservation with DeSci

<h2>DeSci in Asia</h2> <h2>What is decentralized science (DeSci)?</h2>Decentralized science (DeSci) is a movement that aims to build public infrastructure for funding, creating, reviewing, crediting, storing, and disseminating scientific knowledge fairly and equitably using the&nbsp;Web3&nbsp;stack.DeSci aims to create an ecosystem where scientists are incentivized to openly share their research and receive credit for their work while allowing anyone to access and contribute to the research easily. DeSci works off the idea that scientific knowledge should be accessible to everyone and that the process of scientific research should be transparent. DeSci is creating a more decentralized and distributed scientific research model, making it more resistant to censorship and control by central authorities. DeSci hopes to create an environment where new and unconventional ideas can flourish by decentralizing access to funding, scientific tools, and communication channels.Ref: <a href="https://ethereum.org/en/desci" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://ethereum.org/en/desci/</a> <h3>Current DeSci Priorities in Asia</h3> <ul><li>Community Building</li><li class="ql-indent-1">Supporting regional DeSci meetups, hackathons, and networking events.</li><li class="ql-indent-1">Connecting scientists, DAO builders, and civic tech innovators.</li><li>Education &amp; Infrastructure</li><li class="ql-indent-1">Hosting Sci Meetings and workshops on DAO governance, funding models, and decentralized research tools.</li><li class="ql-indent-1">Building infrastructure, solution or dapp for open science.</li><li>Media &amp; Research Dissemination</li><li class="ql-indent-1">Publishing bilingual newsletters and cross-regional research reports.</li><li class="ql-indent-1">Promoting open-source scientific tools and methodologies.</li><li>Cross-Disciplinary Research</li><li class="ql-indent-1">Linking life sciences, environmental science, and blockchain governance.</li></ul> <h3>Challenges &amp; Need for Ongoing Support</h3>Key barriers in sustaining DeSci public goods in Asia include:<ul><li>Funding volatility — most projects rely on short-term grants or one-off sponsorships.</li><li>Fragmentation — active communities in different cities, but limited structured collaboration.</li><li>Language &amp; cultural barriers — slowing down knowledge exchange between Asian and global DeSci ecosystems.</li></ul>Continuous funding will:<ul><li>Maintain long-term education, research, and governance initiatives.</li><li>Channel international DeSci funding into local volunteer-led projects.</li><li>Strengthen cross-border scientific collaboration networks.</li></ul> <h3>Funding Allocation Principles</h3><ul><li>Diversity — resources spread across multiple high-impact projects, avoiding concentration.</li><li>Collaboration Priority — higher weighting for projects with multi-organization partnerships.</li><li>Balanced Support — ensuring opportunities for both established labs and new grassroots initiatives.</li><li>Governance Transparency — using on-chain tools like Garden conviction voting and public reporting via KarmaGAP.</li></ul>

DeSci in Asia
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DeSci in AsiaSwift Evo

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DeSci in Asia
Swift Evo