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(Months)", "questionId": 6}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "Knowledge Economy (KE) has gained significant momentum in recent years due to advancements in information and communication technologies. The Web plays a crucial role in KE, democratizing access to information and knowledge, promoting collaboration and innovation worldwide. However, current Web systems and monetization models face limitations and challenges. The existence of intermediaries controlling knowledge distribution and monetization limits opportunities for creators, educators, and learners to obtain fair recognition and compensation. Moreover, the lack of transparency, accountability, and unequal distribution of rewards among stakeholders are key issues needing resolution.\n\nThis context demands a paradigm shift leveraging blockchain to create a decentralized, transparent, and equitable platform for sharing and monetizing knowledge in a fairer way. This approach could benefit new markets ranging from education, research, content creation, consulting, training, and professional development.\n\nThe LearnChain project surges as a decentralized platform that enables creators to share and monetize their knowledge, experience, and educational resources directly with interested consumers. The solution is based on the use of blockchain to ensure secure, transparent distribution and fair compensation for content creators. On the platform, creators will be able to publish courses, videos, e-books, podcasts, and other educational content formats that will be tokenized as decentralized learning object assets that can be purchased and reused by students and creators alike.\n\nWhat sets LearnChain apart from other projects is its focus on privacy and data protection. The Platform uses state-of-the-art privacy blockchain technology to ensure the security and confidentiality of user\u2019s data, enabling privacy-preserving transactions and interactions out of the box and by default. This approach goes beyond mere security, as it also empowers users and creators by ensuring their data and interactions remain private, fostering a trusted environment for learning, sharing, and monetizing knowledge. By prioritizing privacy, LearnChain aims to create a secure platform where personal and intellectual property risks are minimized, encouraging an equitable exchange of information.\n\nThe development of LearnChain is currently in its early phases. Researchers and developers with expertise in blockchain, privacy, and education are collaboratively building a comprehensive solution that is technically solid and socially impactful. The project is actively participating in various blockchain bootcamps and seeking funding to expedite its development and increase its visibility within the community.\n\nThe roadmap includes the following milestones:\n\n1. Research and development of the LearnChain platform, including the design of the architecture, smart contracts, and privacy-preserving mechanisms, using Abakhus protocol and The Secret Network, and the front-end interface.\n\n2. Implementation of the platform MVP, including the creation of a decentralized marketplace for educational content, user registration, and content publishing.\n\n3. Testing and validation of the platform with a small group of creators and users to gather feedback and improve the platform.\n\n4. Launch of the platform beta version, including the integration of additional features such as user profiles, content recommendations, and social interactions.\n\n\nThe timeline for implementation in 2024 is as follows:\n\n-   Q1 2024 (done): Early researches and team formation; gather requirements and decide on the platform architecture; look for funding and partnership; design the website and open social network accounts.\n    \n-   Q2 2024: Develop the platform MVP, including smart contracts, privacy-preserving mechanisms, and front-end interface; improve team skills and knowledge and gather more interested devs and researchers to join the team.\n    \n-   Q3 & Q4 2024: Test and validate the platform with a small group of creators and users; gather feedback and improve the platform; prepare for the alpha launch.\n    \nYou can find us on:\n-   Website: [https://learnchain.app](https://learnchain.app)    \n-   X: [https://x.com/learnchainapp](https://x.com/learnchainapp)  \n-   Instagram: [https://instagram.com/learnchainapp](https://instagram.com/learnchainapp)", "hidden": false, "question": "Describe your project in a few paragraphs (ideally including a problem statement, solution, roadmap, and timeline for implementation)", "questionId": 7}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "The LearnChain project aligns with DeSci's core principles by promoting the democratization of science-based knowledge and education through the use of blockchain technology. Beyond the technical aspects and the main goal of creating a decentralized platform for sharing and monetizing knowledge, LearnChain aims to foster a community of science-based creators, educators, and learners who value privacy, transparency, and fairness in the exchange of information. As researchers and educators, the team behind LearnChain is committed to empowering more individuals to understand and leverage blockchain technology for social good, promoting a culture of collaboration, innovation, and lifelong learning. By connecting the project with our university and research networks, we aim to engage more stakeholders in the growth of the DeSci community.", "hidden": false, "question": "How does your project support the mission or goals of DeSci?", "questionId": 8}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "The funds from the grants program will be instrumental in accelerating the development and launch of the LearnChain platform. The grant will be allocated strategically to support key aspects of the project:\n\n - **Research and Development (70%)**: A significant portion of the funds will be dedicated to the ongoing research and development efforts, regarding team financing and architectural maintenance;\n   \n - **Team and Skill Development (20%)**: Funds will be allocated for training, workshops, and collaborations with experts in blockchain, privacy, and education;\n   \n- **Community Engagement and Partnerships (10%)**: A portion of the funds will be allocated for community engagement activities. This includes participating in relevant events, workshops, and conferences to showcase the project.\n", "hidden": false, "question": "Describe how funds from the grants program will be used for your project.", "questionId": 9}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "None", "hidden": true, "question": "If you participated in past grant rounds (i.e. DeSci GR15/ Beta) using a different project payout wallet address, please share it here.", "questionId": 10}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "None", "hidden": false, "question": "If this project participated in past DeSci grant rounds, please share any new updates or milestones since the last round.", "questionId": 11}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "None", "hidden": true, "question": "Is there any other information you would like to share about your project, previous work, other project affiliations, or potential conflicts of interest? (or anything not covered elsewhere in this application that you feel is relevant to share)", "questionId": 12}, {"type": "dropdown", "answer": "Yes", "hidden": false, "question": "Does 50% of your team reflect the diversity of the community your project serves with a particular emphasis on including women, Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPoC), individuals with disabilities, and members of the LGBTQ+ community?", "questionId": 13}, {"type": "multiple-choice", "hidden": true, "question": "Please read the following exclusion criteria that are not permitted and will result in rejection or removal from the round.", "questionId": 14}], "project": {"id": "0x1b19bcdcdbff1d4ec43b201a6511531f563a36bdd6f1ea330bfede851d950f2c", "title": "LearnChain: Building the next-generation of the Knowledge-Based Economy", "logoImg": "bafkreidpzbhvw2h46ytshxdynw6tsgbt3nndeltxo56h3qtgnub44gxslq", "metaPtr": {"pointer": "bafkreic4j3swe6ig76eywvjqjt73rpso4htlgqjcozrrpw2g2b3k74wpwy", "protocol": "undefined"}, "website": "https://learnchain.app", "bannerImg": "bafkreibqp7eutsr7tpkducwpodlv5qhmbzzlbxlefdellmhutswabdkqgu", "createdAt": 1713780641467, "userGithub": "idcesares", "credentials": {"twitter": {"type": ["VerifiableCredential"], "proof": {"jws": "eyJhbGciOiJFZERTQSIsImNyaXQiOlsiYjY0Il0sImI2NCI6ZmFsc2V9..b4YEQeeKg-IEEOdFiXGGL8KWNaTva2snihhIppLDdL8OrI3IhVDIjdF4VZAyl7zukTH5uWC7A-hEFF9kik2ZAA", "type": "Ed25519Signature2018", "created": "2024-04-22T09:47:29.182Z", "proofPurpose": "assertionMethod", "verificationMethod": "did:key:z6MkghvGHLobLEdj1bgRLhS4LPGJAvbMA1tn2zcRyqmYU5LC#z6MkghvGHLobLEdj1bgRLhS4LPGJAvbMA1tn2zcRyqmYU5LC"}, "issuer": "did:key:z6MkghvGHLobLEdj1bgRLhS4LPGJAvbMA1tn2zcRyqmYU5LC", "@context": ["https://www.w3.org/2018/credentials/v1"], "issuanceDate": "2024-04-22T09:47:29.182Z", "expirationDate": "2024-07-21T09:47:29.182Z", "credentialSubject": {"id": "did:pkh:eip155:1:0x56ad3038F8E48aee8ca7F968557c73a8Dbc969FE", "hash": "v0.0.0:qBrfD52ST1c2eEjatKsFqa7P9SKi0AHtVYbjeA2+iE4=", "@context": [{"hash": "https://schema.org/Text", "provider": "https://schema.org/Text"}], "provider": "ClearTextTwitter#learnchainapp"}}}, "description": "## About the project\n\nThe LearnChain project surges in January 2024 as a decentralized platform that enables creators to share and monetize their knowledge, experience, and educational resources directly with interested consumers. The solution is based on the use of blockchain to ensure secure, transparent distribution and fair compensation for content creators. On the platform, creators will be able to publish courses, videos, e-books, podcasts, and other educational content formats that will be tokenized as decentralized learning object assets that can be purchased and reused by students and creators alike.\n\n## Differentiation\n\nWhat sets LearnChain apart from other projects is its focus on privacy and data protection. The Platform uses state-of-the-art privacy blockchain technology to ensure the security and confidentiality of user\u2019s data, enabling privacy-preserving transactions and interactions out of the box and by default. This approach goes beyond mere security, as it also empowers users and creators by ensuring their data and interactions remain private, fostering a trusted environment for learning, sharing, and monetizing knowledge. By prioritizing privacy, LearnChain aims to create a secure platform where personal and intellectual property risks are minimized, encouraging an equitable exchange of information.\n\n## Mission\n\nOur mission is to transform the knowledge economy, freeing knowledge from the chains of centralism and inequality. We seek to empower creators and learners, building a decentralized platform where the search for knowledge is free and the rewards are equitable.\n\n## Goals\n\n**Equity in Action**: We are committed to creating an ecosystem where equity is more than a word - it's a reality. Every creator deserves a fair reward for their knowledge, and every learner deserves unrestricted access to education.\n**Privacy-driven innovation**: We are at the forefront of innovation, protecting the privacy of our users' data. We believe that privacy is a fundamental right that should not be compromised.\n\n## The Team\n\nThe team is composed by Researchers, Educators and Developers from two of the biggest universities in Brazil, the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (~70.000 students) and Rio de Janeiro Rural Federal University (~30.000 students), with expertise in blockchain, privacy, and education that are collaboratively building a comprehensive solution that is technically solid and socially impactful.\n\nWe are also engaged in the DeSci landspace in Rio as we first experienced the community engagement in DeSci Rio 2024 promoted by IberoAM. It was a pivoting moment for the project as we interacted with peers and brainstormed.\n\n## You can find us on:\n\n- Website: https://learnchain.app\n- X: https://x.com/learnchainapp\n- Instagram: https://instagram.com/learnchainapp\n", "lastUpdated": 0, "projectGithub": "", "projectTwitter": "learnchainapp"}, "recipient": "0x56ad3038F8E48aee8ca7F968557c73a8Dbc969FE"}}