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To do this we use DNA data storage technology to provide a clean and natural way to store digital files in harmony with nature.\n\nToday, we\u2019re demonstrating the amazing potential of this tech through an experimental project storing NFTs in the first generation of NFPs.\n\n![Presenting NFP to Vitalik Buterin at Funding the Commons, Paris 2023](https://growyourown.cloud/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/funding_commons_v1.jpg)\n\n## Why store data in this way?\nDNA is the most dense format for data storage yet discovered - petabytes of data could be stored in a single gram of DNA without emitting any CO2. Any type of digital data can be stored in DNA in a format that never goes obsolete and can survive millions of years.\n\nSince DNA is compatible with organisms like plants and trees, this means we could even grow organisms that can store data and remediate carbon.\n\nToday we can only store a very small amount of data in this format, which makes NFTs a great candidate for early experimentation.\n\n## But how do you store data in a plant?\nWe start with a digital file (like a JPEG) and convert the digital data (0s and 1s) into the language of DNA (A, T, C, G). Next we use proprietary processes to safely transfer digital files into plant genomes.\n\nIt works! We can store any type of digital file in plants. We've even figured out how to retrieve the data.\n\n![Converting a digital file from binary into DNA (ATCG)](https://growyourown.cloud/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/GYOC_Binary_to_DNA_opt.gif)\n\nYou can learn more about how this works on the Netflix show '[The Future of](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt21138236/)' where our work is featured.\n\n## What kinds of data will you store in an NFP?\nWe're starting out with NFTs, creating an organic and carbon negative backup of the artwork and data that would normally exist on-chain and in the cloud.\n\nFor the first generation we will be creating a collective piece involving the wallet addresses of all contributors to the project to form an artwork that will be stored in the first-ever NFP.\n\n\n## Is there any risk to the NFT / NFT Owner?\nWe are creating a 'biological backup' of an NFT. This does not involve accessing private keys to NFTs or present any risk to NFT owners.\n\nOur goal is to work with creators and developers who would like to collaborate on a novel artistic and technical experiments with our concept.\n\nIf you are a creator or developer and would like to collaborate please reach out to [cyrus@growyourown.cloud](mailto:cyrus@growyourown.cloud)\n\n## Is this safe for the plant?\nYes! The data is stored in a way that doesn't affect the plant or its interactions with other organisms.\n\nThe data stored in an NFP is a tiny fraction of the overall size of the plant's genome. All this means NFPs grow, live and reproduce as normal.\n\n## Who's behind this?\nNFPs are developed by [Grow Your Own Cloud](https://growyourown.cloud): an award-winning research organization dedicated to developing a truly green future for data.\n\nWe combine art with science, and believe that working with nature as a technology is vital to help regenerate the environment. Our work has been featured in Wired, Netflix and awarded science breakthrough of the year 2022 by Falling Walls.\n\n![Winners of Art-Science Breakthrough of the Year 2022](https://growyourown.cloud/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/221109_XFW_PHT151.jpg)\n\n## What will the funds be used for?\n1. Technical processes: Conversion of digital data to DNA, DNA Synthesis.\n\n2. Synthetic biology: Creation of plant vectors, growth of generations of NFPs.\n\n3. Development costs: Website dev, Smart contract dev, audits.\n\n4. Exhibition and presentation: The display of NFPs to showcase and educate the public on this futuristic climate solution.\n\n## What does this lead to?\nNFPs are our way of bringing a vision for a truly regenerative internet to life. Through initiatives like NFPs, we are growing a link between the worlds of Web3 and WebTree\ud83c\udf33. \n\nYou can support this vision by supporting our Gitcoin grant to help us develop this experimental project grow into a regenerative public good:\n\n*Today - NFPs*: using DNA data storage technology to cleanly archive single files\n\n*Tomorrow - Digital Gardens:* storing GBs of data as part of a clean data ecosystem\n\n*Future - Data Forests:* storing TBs and Petabytes of data while capturing tonnes of CO2\n\nThank You \ud83c\udf31\n\n![GYOC at WSJ Future Of event in New York](https://growyourown.cloud/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/NFP_WSJ_EDITED.jpg)", "logoImgData": {}, "bannerImgData": {}, "projectTwitter": "nfpgarden"}
name: NFP (Non-Fungible Plants)