Swift Evo

Rod Mamin

<h2><a href="https://alpha.lunco.space" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Try LunCo in Browser (Win, Linux)</a></h2> <h2><a href="https://github.com/LunCoSim/lunco-sim/releases/tag/v0.4.0-dev1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Download binary build (Win, Linux, MacOS)</a></h2> The goal of LunCo is to integrate Space &amp; Robotics industry existing models into one Virtual World, allowing collaborative (concurrent) engineering.While focused on Space Engineering, it's not limited to it. With Godot as a 3D engine, it's&nbsp;easy to add new functions and models, e.g. plan Solar Power Station parameters,&nbsp;and concept of operations, e.g. how often to clean panels. The below diagram highlights the overall idea.&nbsp; <img src="https://giveth.mypinata.cloud/ipfs/QmXJPK29CqpXp3ku5tDmwn4U2YAqX22XCYvTSN2jdKTByT"> LunCo is focused on&nbsp;Data Sovereignty, meaning that there is no need for central server. Users can run it locally, use it to edit their project, and then share it with the community using IP-NFTs for data discoverability, and decentralized data exchange networks like IPFS to share data itself. <img src="https://giveth.mypinata.cloud/ipfs/QmXiSgCadK2BjPtuetB3qK3sV8oxW4bJB7DJPNN9GP7vFD"><h2> </h2><h2>Why Web3?</h2>Web3 technology allows decentralization, which is crucial as engineering work is often dispersed across various teams.The most common approach to knowledge sharing is email, which, while universal, is not the most efficient form of data exchange in today's digital age. On the other hand, Web3 provides advanced tools for file sharing and data exchange. <img src="https://giveth.mypinata.cloud/ipfs/QmSwTkRwDHHvwAXuEp1xWcMjXN7PBkzy9BxEVDr7aRL6mw"><h2> </h2><h2>Impact</h2>Through LunCo, we aim to:<ul><li>Lower engineering costs,&nbsp;by making knowledge sharing much more efficient</li><li>Democratize the engineering landscape, providing equal access to manufacturing software for all</li><li>Foster a global engineering community&nbsp;encouraging data and technology transfer across domains</li><li>Serve as a&nbsp;repository of high-quality data for engineering AI</li></ul> <h2><img src="https://giveth.mypinata.cloud/ipfs/QmPKpMNSAL987VnLMAkxm6ryu9gJc1gAjvguqhdb7wxY3t"></h2><h2> </h2><h2>Sample applications</h2><ul><li>Design solar power station in space</li><li>Assess impact of solar panels in the specific project</li><li>Plan satellite constellations</li><li>Visualize robotic transportation system</li><li>Monitoring and controlling of remote agriculture robots</li><li>Model Closed Loop Biological Life Support Systems</li></ul><h2> </h2><h2>Inspired by</h2><ol><li><a href="https://celestialmappingsystem.arc.nasa.gov/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">NASA Celestial Mapping System</a></li><li><a href="https://software.nasa.gov/software/GSC-17177-1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">NASA General Missions Analysis Toolkit</a></li><li><a href="https://hanspeterschaub.info/basilisk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Basilisk: an Astrodynamics Simulation Framework</a></li><li><a href="https://github.com/nasa/fprime" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">FPrime</a></li><li><a href="https://public.ccsds.org/default.aspx" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">CCSDS</a></li><li><a href="https://www.kerbalspaceprogram.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Kerbal Space Program</a></li><li><a href="https://www.factorio.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Factorio</a></li></ol><h1> </h1><h1>Contacts</h1><ol><li><a href="https://lunco.space/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Site</a></li><li><a href="https://github.com/LunCoSim/lunco-sim" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Main repo on Gitcoin</a>&nbsp;(36 stars, 7 watching, 9 forks)</li><li><a href="https://twitter.com/LunCoSim" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Twitter</a>&nbsp;(~3200 followers)</li><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/luncosim/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Linkedin</a>&nbsp;(~800 followers)</li><li><a href="https://discord.gg/uTEFrW32" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Discord Server</a>&nbsp;(100+ people)</li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@LunCoSim" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Youtube</a>&nbsp;(57 subscribers, 16 videos)</li><li><a href="https://twitter.com/_Difint_" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Founder's Twitter</a>&nbsp;(~3200 followers)</li><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/rod-mamin-2a48a12b/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Founder's Linkedin</a>&nbsp;(3400+ connections)</li><li><a href="https://github.com/orgs/LunCoSim/discussions" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Discussions on Github</a></li></ol>

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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

Maria Goreti Freitas

<h2>A decentralized scientific publishing platform&nbsp;</h2>DeSci Reviews formerly The DeSci Journal is a journal-as-a service platform for knowledge creators. Create your journal, publish your paper while maintaining 100% of your copyright. Nowadays, scientists have 0%, yes zero percent, of their copyright from legacy publishing houses. Together these publishing houses generate as much revenue as the music industry, i.e., 26 bi USD/ year. We will change all this. The DeSci Journal is a starting point for Authors to be in contact with a new form of publishing and financing their scientific and technical work. <h2>How we are solving</h2>By creating an alternative to an oligopolistic scientific publication industry which generates 26Bi USD/ year. In this industry, authors (scientists), reviewers and most editors (also scientists) do not get paid for working in the peer-reviewing process of papers for their science journals. Authors pay for publishing, pay for open access and moreover, give away their copyright. Universities and Research Institutions pay outrageous subscriptions so that alumni and staff have access to journals.Scientific publishing houses and science journals have outrageously high publication fees. These fees range from 2 to 6k USD for 1 paper, some charge 10k-15 USD/ paper. Currently, it is right to say that the scientific publication industry hinders the advance of human knowledge.&nbsp;Paying attention only to their profits, legacy scientific journals:&nbsp;•	act as filters to what they believe is high quality research worth publishing,&nbsp;•	use high rejection rates which are uncoupled from merit, significance, and quality,&nbsp;•	take a long time from submission to publishing,&nbsp;•	undermine the expectations of the scientific community and the development of the human society. <h2>At The DeSci Journal:</h2>Authors retain 100% copyright.Editors and Reviewers work in a collaborative shared-economy peer-review process.Community-driven, web3-enabled technical and scientific journal. <h2>Version 5 launched at <a href="https://desci.reviews" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://desci.reviews</a></h2>

A DECENTRALIZED SCIENTIFIC PUBLISHING PLATFORM 
DeSci Reviews formerly The DeSci Journal is a journal-as-a service platform for
knowledge creators. Create your journal, publish your paper while maintaining
100% of your copyright.
Nowadays, scientists have 0%, yes zero percent, of their copyright ...

DeSci Reviews

<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
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HyperDeSci

<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

Francisca  Mbanwusi

The Africa Research Base (AFB) is building a decentralized data infrastructure for African data—an open marketplace where researchers, innovators, and institutions can share, verify, and monetize data assets.The continent is a data-generating powerhouse, given her population size and diverse socioeconomic activity, yet much of this information remains fragmented and trapped within institutional or national silos. AFB solves this by aggregating data in a decentralized system that rewards contributors with tokens and ensures transparent licensing and ownership.Users earn tokens on each data contributed.It also embeds a DAO for community governance, microgrants, and project funding to support early career researchers. For researchers, they can have more access to data and compensation for their contributions. Innovators can get access to data that allows them to study consumer patterns or validate their product ideas generally, and more innovative technologies can be built as access to resources that encourage these is now more accessible. AFB aims to create an open data economy that reflects African realities, fuels development, and increases her contribution to global research output..

The Africa Research Base (AFB) is building a decentralized data infrastructure
for African data—an open marketplace where researchers, innovators, and
institutions can share, verify, and monetize data assets.
The continent is a data-generating powerhouse, given her population size and
diverse soc...

Africa Research Base

<img src="https://giveth.mypinata.cloud/ipfs/QmTur3aLdQGRxEoLDTuBDGMkcBQAYe6LToMV8qVgFgkncs"> <h2>🚀 Spark 1st DeSci funding round:</h2><h2> </h2><h2>Supports DeSci Through Transparent, Public-Goods Funding Allocation</h2>At Spark, our mission is simple: help decentralized science (DeSci) projects get off the ground through micro-grants, peer review, and accountable milestones.To make this possible, we combine human expertise with AI-driven public-goods funding tools that maximize impact while minimizing burdens on builders and donors. <h2>🔍 How Spark Allocates Public-Goods Funding</h2>This round, 6 of the 34 whitelisted projects successfully submitted their materials by the deadline. These eligible projects will go through a two-part funding allocation process designed for fairness, transparency, and efficiency. Ref:<a href="https://x.com/spark_sciences/status/1982804683371450810?s=20" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://x.com/spark_sciences/status/1982804683371450810?s=20</a> <h3>1. Human Review (50%)</h3>Half of the matching pool will be allocated through an external review process.Independent reviewers from Giveth and SOL DeSci builders will assess the 6 submitted projects from multiple angles and provide qualitative, human-centered feedback.This ensures that context, nuance, and domain expertise remain central to evaluation. <h3>2. AI-Driven Distribution with Giveth Cause (50%)</h3>The remaining 50% of funds will be allocated using Cause, Giveth’s new transparent, AI-powered fund distribution system.Instead of donors selecting a single project, they can now support an entire Cause, such as DeSci.Their contribution then enters a pooled fund managed by a Donation Agent — an AI system that evaluates all verified public-goods projects inside the Cause and distributes funding accordingly.The Donation Agent regularly analyzes:<ul><li>Project details from Giveth (title, description, updates, history)</li><li>Social presence and activity (X/Twitter, Farcaster, etc.)</li></ul>By assessing public data and project behavior, the AI optimizes for impact, relevance, and activity, ensuring efficient and unbiased allocation.This design means:✨ Less burden on donors✨ More support for active public-goods builders✨ Transparent, data-informed distribution You can learn more about Spark’s work at:<a href="spark-science.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">spark-science.org</a><a href="https://x.com/spark_sciences" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://x.com/spark_sciences</a>

Spark 1st DeSci funding round
Swift Evo

Donate first & lead the way!

Spark 1st DeSci funding roundSwift Evo

Donate first & lead the way!

Spark 1st DeSci funding round
Swift Evo