metadata: {"signature": "0xdfba0fc9a74a5834a3ef0aaab97d1f7d56203520c6965772180419ce6b82ed0f404a4c6a69a82fadc91c636cec3a5199367991e4bc7a3b5c801f32ae3b8271141c", "application": {"round": "0x1b0caf40f491dce9c51e7e33d6e86112bb0bb91b", "answers": [{"type": "checkbox", "answer": ["Contributions to Web3 grants on-chain registry", "Development of Web3 Grants tooling"], "hidden": false, "question": "How does your project contribute to the advancement of the Web3 grants ecosystem?", "questionId": 0}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "Previous Work\nDevelopment of FunDeSci Platform:\n\nDescription: We have successfully developed the FunDeSci platform, which leverages blockchain technology to revolutionize scientific research funding. This includes creating two primary fundraising methods: crowdfunding and auction fundraising, both operational on the Arbitrum, Optimism, Binance, and Polygon networks.\n\nImpact: The platform has enabled researchers to secure funding transparently and efficiently, bypassing traditional bureaucratic channels. It has also provided contributors with the opportunity to support innovative scientific projects directly.\nCommunity Building and Engagement:\n\nDescription: We have actively engaged with the scientific and blockchain communities through various initiatives. This includes hosting webinars, workshops, and community events to promote decentralized science (DeSci) and the benefits of blockchain in research funding.\n\nImpact: These efforts have helped in building a robust community around FunDeSci, attracting researchers, blockchain enthusiasts, and investors who are passionate about supporting scientific innovation.\n\n", "hidden": true, "question": "Describe your previous work or plans related to the Web3 grants ecosystem.", "questionId": 1}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "Plans Related to the Web3 Grants Ecosystem\nExpanding Fundraising Methods:\n\nDescription: We plan to introduce additional fundraising methods on the FunDeSci platform, such as decentralized grant programs and token-based funding pools. These methods will further diversify funding options for researchers and enhance the platform's utility.\nGoal: To provide a comprehensive suite of funding solutions that cater to the diverse needs of the scientific community.\nLaunching the Science NFT Marketplace:\n\nDescription: We are in the process of developing a Science NFT Marketplace where researchers can tokenize and trade scientific assets, including datasets, technical reports, patents, and algorithms. This marketplace will operate on the Arbitrum network.\nGoal: To create a dynamic marketplace that enhances the liquidity and value of scientific outputs, fostering continuous collaboration and innovation.\nPursuing Web3 Grants:\n\nDescription: We plan to actively pursue Web3 grants from leading blockchain foundations and organizations. These grants will support further development and scaling of the FunDeSci platform, particularly in areas such as advanced blockchain integrations, user interface enhancements, and community outreach.\nGoal: To secure the necessary resources to accelerate our platform\u2019s growth and to bring innovative features to our users.", "hidden": true, "question": "How does your project create value for the Web3 grants ecosystem?", "questionId": 2}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "Core Team Members\n\nProfessor Seyed Mojtaba Hosseini Bamakan\n\nPh.D. in Data Science from CAS, China, with over 5 years of experience in scientific research and academia.\n\nLink to my Publication, mostly in blockchain, NFTs and Data Science\n\nhttps://scholar.google.com/citations?user=YqXUN0AAAAAJ&hl=en&oi=ao\n\n\n\n", "hidden": true, "question": "Describe your team's expertise in your chosen focus area within Web3 grants. Include relevant experience, publications, or past projects.", "questionId": 3}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "To ensure that the insights, methodologies, and tools developed through the FunDeSci project are widely disseminated and beneficial to the Cartographer Syndicate and the broader Web3 grants community, we have devised a comprehensive sharing strategy:\n\n\nWhitepapers and Technical Documentation: Detailed whitepapers outlining our methodologies, technical architectures, and implementation strategies will be made available for public access. These documents will serve as valuable resources for other projects aiming to replicate or build upon our work.\n\nWorkshops at Conferences: Our team will conduct workshops and presentations at major blockchain and scientific conferences, such as Devcon, Consensus, and DeSci Summit. These events will provide hands-on learning experiences and foster direct engagement with the community.\n\nGitHub Repositories: All software tools, smart contracts, and blockchain integrations developed during the project will be shared on public GitHub repositories. We will include comprehensive documentation, installation guides, and usage examples to facilitate adoption by other developers and researchers.\nCommunity Contributions: We will encourage community contributions to our repositories, fostering a collaborative environment where improvements and innovations can be continuously integrated.", "hidden": true, "question": "How do you plan to share insights, methodologies, or tools developed through your project with the Cartographer Syndicate and the broader Web3 grants community?", "questionId": 4}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "https://www.linkedin.com/company/fundesci/\nhttps://twitter.com/Fundesci\nhttps://t.me/Fundesci", "hidden": true, "question": "List any contract addresses with the associated network(s), EOAs, or deployer addresses your project has deployed.", "questionId": 5}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "N/A", "hidden": true, "question": "Have you received any previous grants or support for your work in Web3 grants? If so, please provide details and estimated funding amounts.", "questionId": 6}, {"type": "dropdown", "answer": "Yes", "hidden": true, "question": "Please confirm that you have read and agree to comply with the ethical standards outlined in the eligibility criteria, including Gitcoin's Quid Pro Quo policy (https://support.gitcoin.co/gitcoin-knowledge-base/gitcoin-grants/general-questions/what-is-our-quid-pro-quo-policy)", "questionId": 7}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "N/A", "hidden": true, "question": "Do you have any potential conflicts of interest to disclose? If yes, please provide details.", "questionId": 8}, {"type": "paragraph", "hidden": true, "question": "Is there anything else you'd like to share about your project or team that wasn't covered in the previous questions?", "questionId": 9}], "project": {"id": "0x6b8d3b159d80159dd5e814e256ce78cb2463fbaa4814d17f8deb956416d91147", "title": "FunDeSci (Fundraising Platform for DeSci)", "logoImg": "bafkreigw4rfdo2cpyfog53ip6wkadmssfffwn4wmobtd4znwrq5zctu3r4", "metaPtr": {"pointer": "bafkreiauyoiktn2ym7weke2d4vho73a5q274pz2cagppz3azbqldtvob6a", "protocol": "undefined"}, "website": "https://fundesci.com", "bannerImg": "bafkreihw27neun3vup3lftrbj3oa7rgfliduarypzguic6eus2blybohtu", "createdAt": 1722491540224, "credentials": {"twitter": {"type": ["VerifiableCredential"], "proof": {"jws": "eyJhbGciOiJFZERTQSIsImNyaXQiOlsiYjY0Il0sImI2NCI6ZmFsc2V9..Yka815PmHl1xgYygPf6E7XXkIU1RNr4PV7NzxecUizxB3MMqdf9y_EUKH9z3dARTI37hjR8fHsMT4I8MPLWcDQ", "type": "Ed25519Signature2018", "created": "2024-08-01T05:51:58.439Z", "proofPurpose": "assertionMethod", "verificationMethod": "did:key:z6MkghvGHLobLEdj1bgRLhS4LPGJAvbMA1tn2zcRyqmYU5LC#z6MkghvGHLobLEdj1bgRLhS4LPGJAvbMA1tn2zcRyqmYU5LC"}, "issuer": "did:key:z6MkghvGHLobLEdj1bgRLhS4LPGJAvbMA1tn2zcRyqmYU5LC", "@context": ["https://www.w3.org/2018/credentials/v1"], "issuanceDate": "2024-08-01T05:51:58.439Z", "expirationDate": "2024-10-30T05:51:58.439Z", "credentialSubject": {"id": "did:pkh:eip155:1:0x7892e0143dD30e8594E0be83367Da43A1D7DB22A", "hash": "v0.0.0:AmPn2piljw0KMlVp1aatL8b8ixiKxvRoxaQRpnAbyVU=", "@context": [{"hash": "https://schema.org/Text", "provider": "https://schema.org/Text"}], "provider": "ClearTextTwitter#Fundesci"}}}, "description": "\n# About FunDeSci\n\n**FunDeSci is an ecosystem for scientific crowdfunding, publishing, and knowledge gateway. It leverages blockchain and NFTs to create a transparent, accessible, and efficient platform that connects researchers, investors, and organizations. FunDeSci introduces a Science value chain where participants can engage in crowdfunding events, buy/sell NFTs representing funded project outputs, and subscribe to content from preferred scientists**.\n\n\n# Our Mission\n\nWe aim to create a decentralized NFT-fundraising marketplace that empowers early-career researchers to secure funding for their innovative scientific projects. By leveraging the power of blockchain technology, we strive to remove the traditional funding barriers that prevent many promising ideas from receiving the support they need. Our platform will not only provide financial assistance but also foster collaboration and the exchange of knowledge among researchers, ultimately advancing the progress of science and benefiting society as a whole.\n\n\n## Objectives of FunDeSci\n\n**Decentralize Research Funding**: Enable researchers, especially early-career scientists, to secure funding through innovative blockchain and NFT solutions.\n**Tokenize Scientific Assets**: Create a marketplace where research outputs such as datasets, technical reports, patents, and algorithms can be traded as NFTs.\n**Promote Collaboration**: Foster an environment of continuous knowledge sharing and innovation within the scientific community.\n\nFor more details, watch this [FunDeSci Introduction] (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x9QM8jkbnVA)\n\n\n**Key Notes: FunDeSci addresses the critical challenge of limited  funding access for researchers by offering three key features that generate revenue and drive our sustainable growth:**\n\n# Our Solutions\n\n**1. NFT-Fundraising:**\n\n- Researchers directly present their proposals as NFTs, attracting grants from individuals, institutions, and companies.\nThis model empowers researchers to secure funding for groundbreaking projects by bypassing traditional barriers such as difficulty for early-career researchers, limited calls per year, and a long evaluation process.\n\n**2. Science NFT Marketplace:**\n- Enabling participants to contribute through funding and exchange valuable research assets and offering a unique space where the outputs of funded projects become tangible and tradable assets. It allows researchers to tokenize their scientific assets, including datasets, technical reports, patents, algorithms, etc.\n\n# Why Support FunDeSci?\n\n- **Addressing a Critical Need:** We directly tackle the challenge of limited scientific funding, unlocking groundbreaking research with significant societal impact.\n\n-  **Innovative and Disruptive:** Our NFT-based approach is revolutionizing the research funding landscape, offering unique value propositions for researchers, supporters, and the platform.\n\n-  **Strong Team:** We have a passionate and experienced team with proven expertise in blockchain, finance, and scientific research.\n\n- **Early-Mover Advantage:** Being at the forefront of this emerging space positions us for significant growth and market leadership.\n\n\n\n## FunDeSci is a Cross-chain Platform.\nCurrently, it supports four leading blockchains, including \ud835\udc0f\ud835\udc28\ud835\udc25\ud835\udc32\ud835\udc20\ud835\udc28\ud835\udc27, \ud835\udc00\ud835\udc2b\ud835\udc1b\ud835\udc22\ud835\udc2d\ud835\udc2b\ud835\udc2e\ud835\udc26, \ud835\udc01\ud835\udc22\ud835\udc27\ud835\udc1a\ud835\udc27\ud835\udc1c\ud835\udc1e, \ud835\udc1a\ud835\udc27\ud835\udc1d \ud835\udc0e\ud835\udc29\ud835\udc2d\ud835\udc22\ud835\udc26\ud835\udc22\ud835\udc2c\ud835\udc26.\nTokenize your scientific \ud835\udc22\ud835\udc1d\ud835\udc1e\ud835\udc1a\ud835\udc2c, \ud835\udc1a\ud835\udc25\ud835\udc20\ud835\udc28\ud835\udc2b\ud835\udc22\ud835\udc2d\ud835\udc21\ud835\udc26\ud835\udc2c, \ud835\udc2d\ud835\udc1e\ud835\udc1c\ud835\udc21\ud835\udc27\ud835\udc22\ud835\udc1c\ud835\udc1a\ud835\udc25 \ud835\udc2b\ud835\udc1e\ud835\udc29\ud835\udc28\ud835\udc2b\ud835\udc2d\ud835\udc2c, \ud835\udc1a\ud835\udc27\ud835\udc1d \ud835\udc1d\ud835\udc1a\ud835\udc2d\ud835\udc1a\ud835\udc2c\ud835\udc1e\ud835\udc2d\ud835\udc2c. Preserve their ownership by registering them on the blockchain, and set up a crowdfunding event to raise funds through these well-known blockchains.\n\n# FunDeSci Grant Initiative (FGI)\n\n**We are excited to announce a new grant initiative to support thesis and dissertation projects focused on DAO (Decentralized Autonomous Organizations) and DeSci (Decentralized Science) topics. This grant encourages and promotes academic research exploring and advancing these cutting-edge areas**.\n\n## Call for Sponsors\nWe invite Blockchain Labs & Networks, DAOs, DeSci DAOs, and other Web 3.0 companies and institutes to join us as sponsors for this grant initiative. Your support can come in the form of financial contributions or other resources that can help drive this initiative forward.\n\n## Mutual Benefits for Sponsors\n\u2022\t**Visibility and Branding**: Gain visibility and strengthen your brand within the blockchain and scientific research communities by associating with a pioneering initiative.\n\n\u2022\t**Innovation and Talent Development**: Support groundbreaking research that can drive innovation in the DAO and DeSci fields, potentially leading to new advancements and applications.\n\n\u2022\t**Network Expansion**: Connect with other leading organizations and stakeholders in the blockchain and DeSci ecosystems, fostering valuable partnerships and collaborations.\n\n\u2022\t**Corporate Social Responsibility**: Demonstrate your commitment to advancing science and technology in a decentralized, inclusive, and transparent manner.\n\n## Benefits for the DAO and DeSci Communities:\n\n\u2022\t**Advancement of Knowledge**: Promote the development of new theories, frameworks, and applications in the DAO and DeSci spaces through academic research.\n\u2022\t**Empowerment of Researchers**: Provide critical funding and support to early-career researchers, enabling them to pursue innovative and impactful projects.\n\n\u2022\t**Increased Collaboration**: Foster a more collaborative and connected research environment, facilitating the exchange of ideas and resources within the community.\n\n\u2022\t**Sustainable Growth**: Support sustainable growth and innovation in the blockchain and scientific research sectors by investing in the next generation of researchers and thought leaders.\n\n\ud83c\udf10 www.FunDeSci.com\n\ud83c\udf10 app.fundesci.com\n\nOur social media channels:\nhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/fundesci/\nhttps://twitter.com/Fundesci\nhttps://t.me/Fundesci\n\nDocumentation and user guide: https://fundesci.gitbook.io/docs\n", "lastUpdated": 0, "projectGithub": "Fundesci", "projectTwitter": "Fundesci"}, "recipient": "0x7892e0143dD30e8594E0be83367Da43A1D7DB22A"}}