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We plan to refine and expand our AI-chat platform, making it even more robust and accessible to a global audience. Our focus on open-source development and partnerships with organizations like the Blue Heart of Europe and Riverwatch will persist, allowing us to reach wider audiences and drive collaborative conservation efforts. Furthermore, we're dedicated to enhancing sensor technology and data analysis, enabling real-time and actionable insights for river health. With an eye on the legal front, we will continue to advocate for the recognition of rivers as legal entities through the 'Rights of Nature' movement. Our core team, expanded contributors, and strategic partnerships are poised to drive SENTIENT's mission forward, amplifying the voices of rivers and forging a brighter, more sustainable future for all. A particularly exciting development involves a collaborative effort with Retune to further develop our AI capabilities. Our goal is to create an AI system that can seamlessly engage with real-time data, enabling us to have meaningful conversations with rivers that are informed by the most current insights. This cutting-edge advancement in AI technology will allow us to foster a deeper understanding of river health, environmental changes, and the impacts of conservation efforts in real time.", "hidden": true, "question": "What are you planning to continue building for your project after Zuzalu? ", "questionId": 4}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "At its core, SENTIENT's mission is deeply aligned with the values upheld by Zuzalu. Our project embodies the commitment to utilizing technology as a force for positive change and fostering meaningful connections that transcend differences. Just as Zuzalu seeks to enrich human communication and cooperation across various domains, SENTIENT aims to amplify the voices of Earth's rivers and unite diverse stakeholders\u2014environmentalists, biologists, legal experts, artists, and tech innovators\u2014under the common goal of conserving and protecting our planet's vital waterways. Through AI-driven engagement and transparent data sharing, we bridge cooperation to safeguard our natural resources, ensuring a sustainable and interconnected future.", "hidden": true, "question": "How does your project and future plan align with the Zuzalu mission? ", "questionId": 5}, {"type": "short-answer", "answer": "We organized a small hackathon and a hackathon prize together with viaprize at Zuzalu following a thought-provoking presentation that was conducted on the potential of leveraging technology to help with nature protection, especially the preservation of Europe's last wild rivers. We then where asked to present our project at Zuzalu town hall, where the positive responses we received led to an invitation to showcase our project during Montenegro Day.", "hidden": true, "question": "Did you win a hackathon prize at Zuzalu?", "questionId": 6}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "ViaPrize.org - $1695\n", "hidden": true, "question": "How much funding have you received and does your project have any other funding sources?", "questionId": 7}], "project": {"id": "1:0x03506eD3f57892C85DB20C36846e9c808aFe9ef4:1110", "title": "SENTIENT: Giving Voice to Earth's Rivers using Ai", "logoImg": "bafkreicrblxbqhgpr35spwz5b66oerwvlssycxxziontn3xjjsmpfmnvbi", "metaPtr": {"pointer": "bafkreifyawoklxjhi44byy6g27x2nmtw2rjvebbd2qzmaxxhfg2fweg7vu", "protocol": "1"}, "website": "https://www.sentientriver.com", "bannerImg": "bafkreicmamswhkjg3mxknk6fwtfgg434virh24w5syrouzmo7btz36kciq", "createdAt": 1692050802459, "userGithub": "marijanalemm", "credentials": {"github": {"type": ["VerifiableCredential"], "proof": {"jws": "eyJhbGciOiJFZERTQSIsImNyaXQiOlsiYjY0Il0sImI2NCI6ZmFsc2V9..hpRsOkqB5U_C42KPnX92XVjKvaLOzKbbAma6x-5iYCL8_ioR01E4y-8TN1lDEYsJNToUFNoUq3vaSY6z2_qbDg", "type": "Ed25519Signature2018", "created": "2023-08-15T08:27:16.214Z", "proofPurpose": "assertionMethod", "verificationMethod": "did:key:z6MkghvGHLobLEdj1bgRLhS4LPGJAvbMA1tn2zcRyqmYU5LC#z6MkghvGHLobLEdj1bgRLhS4LPGJAvbMA1tn2zcRyqmYU5LC"}, "issuer": "did:key:z6MkghvGHLobLEdj1bgRLhS4LPGJAvbMA1tn2zcRyqmYU5LC", "@context": ["https://www.w3.org/2018/credentials/v1"], "issuanceDate": "2023-08-15T08:27:16.214Z", "expirationDate": "2023-11-13T08:27:16.214Z", "credentialSubject": {"id": "did:pkh:eip155:1:0x24d825160887BDd4785B6F3bD8a9F10fCD367350", "hash": "v0.0.0:jDE1jZvpZd/BZeCubQ3TeufdkNXJ/HcLFtoUR7Ln+zQ=", "@context": [{"hash": "https://schema.org/Text", "provider": "https://schema.org/Text"}], "provider": "ClearTextGithubOrg#Sentient-River#132144102"}}, "twitter": {"type": ["VerifiableCredential"], "proof": {"jws": "eyJhbGciOiJFZERTQSIsImNyaXQiOlsiYjY0Il0sImI2NCI6ZmFsc2V9..6U0qXxsmhyg6E8h5Wk2sB54WBVADmjrEML-lOSIYP0yddyoVH3-Fy95FL_oCfvfgGEtN5eOmhXJNW30e5L9MCg", "type": "Ed25519Signature2018", "created": "2023-08-14T21:22:33.277Z", "proofPurpose": "assertionMethod", "verificationMethod": "did:key:z6MkghvGHLobLEdj1bgRLhS4LPGJAvbMA1tn2zcRyqmYU5LC#z6MkghvGHLobLEdj1bgRLhS4LPGJAvbMA1tn2zcRyqmYU5LC"}, "issuer": "did:key:z6MkghvGHLobLEdj1bgRLhS4LPGJAvbMA1tn2zcRyqmYU5LC", "@context": ["https://www.w3.org/2018/credentials/v1"], "issuanceDate": "2023-08-14T21:22:33.276Z", "expirationDate": "2023-11-12T21:22:33.276Z", "credentialSubject": {"id": "did:pkh:eip155:1:0x24d825160887BDd4785B6F3bD8a9F10fCD367350", "hash": "v0.0.0:LiS4LBP7WjGcpNuV0ADvqrZIE8N+ZQLNVl198Xd70pM=", "@context": [{"hash": "https://schema.org/Text", "provider": "https://schema.org/Text"}], "provider": "ClearTextTwitter#sentient_river"}}}, "description": "# Revolutionizing River Conservation Through AI-Driven Engagement & Data Transparency #\n\n**The Current Tide**\nDespite being the very lifeblood of our planet, rivers remain overshadowed in the global conservation dialogue. Rich in biodiversity and crucial to life, these waterways are now under an unprecedented threat. The Balkans, the haven of Europe's last wild rivers, teeter on the edge due to an aggressive push for hydropower development, paradoxically masked under the banner of 'green energy'.\n\nYet, amidst this crisis, rivers lack a cohesive global voice. While rainforests and oceans garner widespread attention, rivers remain eerily silent, with only a handful, like Patagonia Foundation and RiverWatch, championing their cause.\n\n**SENTIENT's Ripple of Change**\nEnter SENTIENTriver.com \u2013 a groundbreaking digital platform dedicated to amplifying the voice of Earth's rivers. By fusing AI chat interfaces with satellite data, on-ground observations, and scholarly research, SENTIENT provides a real-time window into river health and insight into its environmental protection.  \n\n**Key Features**\n- River AI Chat: An innovative platform that transforms raw data into meaningful conversations. Engage directly with rivers, receive health insights, and establish a profound connection.\n- Open Source & Transparency: An unwavering commitment to open-access data, collaborating with esteemed partners like the Blue Heart of Europe, Riverwatch, Global Alliance of the Rights of Nature (GARN) and the Patagonia Foundation. Our open-source approach invites the global community to join hands in our mission.\n- Global Engagement: Through SENTIENT, communities worldwide kickstart dialogues on river health and conservation, forging a united front against degradation.\n\n**Your Part in the Current**\nThe river crisis isn't a distant reality; it's unfolding now. As we stand on this precipice, your support can empower SENTIENT to be a beacon of hope and action.\n\n**Supporting SENTIENT Means**\n- Bolstering an informed and engaged global community.\n- Transparent, actionable data to drive impactful legal reforms.\n- Bridging the gap between stakeholders, from local communities to policymakers.\n\n**Use of funds**\n- Open Source AI-Chat platform development (Sentient)\n- Open Source Sensor development \n- Development of  environmental  data analysis with Retune\n- Legal team - Supporting the \u2018rights of Nature\u2019 movement and getting the rivers recognised as legal entities\n\n![river](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/F3hhJjcWUAAV9TI?format=jpg&name=medium)\n\n**Meet the SENTIENT Team**\nOur team is a diverse blend of environmentalists, biologists, legal experts, artists, and tech innovators. United by a shared vision for river conservation, we combine varied expertise to drive meaningful change. Together, we\u2019re not just telling the story of rivers; we're working to reshape their future. Find out more on: sentientriver.com\n\nCore Sentient team: Jasmine Alakari, Marijana Lemm, Marina Jusovic, Dr Stefan Adjus, Danilo Olivaraz\n\nCore Contributors: Noah Chon Lee, Samuel Oh, Marcilo, Barbosa, Remy Hall, Daehyun Paik, Gordon Berger, Patricia Brolezzi, Danilo Kim, Julie Zhang, Michael Smith, Sesie Bonsi, Ulrich Eichelmann\n\n**Initial crowdfunded rounds**\nViaPrize.org - $1695\n\n**The Source**\nAt the innovative pop-up city, Zuzalu, founded by tech visionary Vitalik Buterin, two passionate advocates for nature's rights, Jasmine and Marijana, found their paths converging. They connected over a shared vision: how could technology be harnessed to advocate for nature's rights, especially the preservation of Europe's last wild rivers?\n\nAs serendipity would have it, at that same gathering in Zuzalu, they met Danilo. A trailblazer in sensor technology, he had been tirelessly working on refining real-time data sensors. Recognizing the potential for synergy, the trio teamed up. With Danilo's expertise and a strategic partnership with Retune, they birthed an advanced beta version of SENTIENT's AI-chat. This chat could not only interact but also process live river data, providing an intimate, immediate connection to these precious ecosystems.\n\nWith the blueprint in hand and a technology capable of actualizing their vision, Jasmine, Marijana, embarked on a mission to the Balkans. Engaging with a gathering of almost hundred international scientists and activists on the ground, they delved deep into understanding the nuances of river ecosystems and how SENTIENT could serve as a beacon for activists, researchers, and nature lovers alike.\n\nTheir journey, initiated by a fortuitous meeting at Zuzalu, now seeks to create ripples of change not just for the rivers of Europe but for threatened waterways worldwide.\n\n![team](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/F3heKlgXgAAsjFX?format=jpg&name=4096x4096)", "lastUpdated": 0, "projectGithub": "Sentient-River", "projectTwitter": "sentient_river"}, "recipient": "0x24d825160887BDd4785B6F3bD8a9F10fCD367350"}}