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Some new updates include getting an speaker backlog for our upcoming Metaverse, The Astrocenter, speakers include astronauts, industry leaders(CEO's & Founders), science communicators). We are also currently in talks with several observatories to begin rolling out our AstroHub Network, where we leverage the optical power of observatories to contribute data to our open and decentralized astronomical catalog. We have also revamped our website and finishing the smart contracts for our Astrochain Decentralized App(which includes AstroPrint and AstroFeed). Federation for the AstroFeed decentralized social media network is completed.", "hidden": false, "question": "If you've participated in past grant rounds, please share any new updates or milestones from the prior months (N/A if you are yet to participate).", "questionId": 2}, {"type": "short-answer", "hidden": true, "question": "Telegram Handle We Can Use To Contact You (you can answer N/A)", "questionId": 3, "encryptedAnswer": {"ciphertext": "kE/yQZeNFRnDJaRBYpuUJsZr11GC7vd0T+9nw59QbNo=", "encryptedSymmetricKey": "4fa0acbef42611ea6dd4f75e70640605151295b31133b3212bb6a922094e97379e115220ff3cd7e904cf50e142c22507cb524c02a67878b9da920296a8574c5a6d4bb3c5e453c15584ceaf99b393de2db52ac737eb60decfdd4938edd5480ab68cbb1547bece8ae67215970a81b91be10b8e87aab2cdf4f634345268fb41d7e20000000000000020c34c56db6306e31690b9d4f1b900b83a9c350cd93f1cd5c177af4ac190e6d1a6b5464d748989e6884a0d94ca1d5c2797"}}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "Yes, I have participated in previous Gitcoin rounds - https://astrochain.net/support/", "hidden": false, "question": "Have you participated in any Octant epoch (Epoch 0 through Epoch 4) OR a previous Gitcoin Grants round? Please provide details and evidence of your participation.", "questionId": 4}, {"type": "short-answer", "answer": "https://gap.karmahq.xyz/project/astrochain---updated-july-27-2024", "hidden": false, "question": "Do you have a Karma GAP set up? If yes, please provide proof. If not, can you set one up before applying?", "questionId": 5}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "Astrochain contributes to the growth and development of the Octant ecosystem by not only being a public goods projects but planning to be a grantor for host grant rounds for research teams and projects in DeSci research, allowing us to leverage the GLM token and the Octant ecosystem.", "hidden": false, "question": "Please describe how your project contributes to the growth and development of the Octant ecosystem.", "questionId": 6}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "Our project aligns with this specific round's focus on community and education by ourselves learning about the Octant ecosystem but also planning to make heavy utilization of the ecosystem for regenerative funding for DeSci research as we continue to grow and develop blockchain tools to empower researchers and the broader community to take part in the Octant ecosystem.", "hidden": false, "question": "How does your project align with the round's focus on community and education within the Octant ecosystem?", "questionId": 7}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "Q3 2024 - Deploy Astrochain dApp Smart Contracts => AstroFeed, AstroPrint will be fully released for open testing\nQ4 2024 - Deploy AstroStore Smart Contracts and IPFS store => The first Decentralized Astronomical Catalog will be released.\nQ1 2025 - Deploy our regenerative grant program for researchers(this is where we will be taking heavy utilization of the Octant ecosystem and promoting its growth through using the native tokens)", "hidden": false, "question": "Provide a clear roadmap of your project, detailing future milestones and deliverables. How does this demonstrate your commitment to long-term impact and growth within the Octant ecosystem?", "questionId": 8}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "Astrochain is currently powered by myself, Josh Habka. I am an astrophysics student and doing a Master's in commercial enterprise in space, which demonstrates my competency in my field(in which Astrochain is a part of). I have also ran a few small grant programs, showing my ability to help grow the Octant ecosystem through regenerative grants.", "hidden": false, "question": "Describe your team's expertise and how it contributes to the successful execution of your project.", "questionId": 9}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "Our project directly contributes to existing initiatives within the Octant ecosystem by allowing people to contribute on a one-time basis or a recurring basis in the native GLM token and by ourselves locking GLM tokens.", "hidden": false, "question": "How does your project complement or enhance existing initiatives within the Octant ecosystem rather than competing directly against them?", "questionId": 10}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "Our approach to community engagement is by providing updates within our field, such as new research in space sciences and other fields in science; we do this to provide value(instead of just being promotional). We showcase the value of our platform by having the information and research hosted on our platform(on the blockchain) and linking related entities on a research paper(or news) to them on the Astrochain dApp which shows the value of our platform. We will be doing the same when it comes to fostering a collaborative funding environment through highlighting researchers and organizations who are leading this research on our platform and encouraging people to directly support them.", "hidden": false, "question": "Describe your approach to community engagement and how you plan to contribute to a collaborative and constructive funding environment.", "questionId": 11}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "We plan to use the funding to set aside a portion for an Astrochain matching pool once we deploy our regenerative grant funding for researchers and organizations and locking a portion of that in GLM tokens. We will also use the funding to build out the grant part of our decentralized app to integrate well within the Octant ecosystem and ensure we are providing value to the ecosystem for its long-term success.", "hidden": false, "question": "How do you plan to use the funding to maximize your project's ongoing impact within the Octant ecosystem if selected?", "questionId": 12}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "We have not currently created educational content specifically for the Octant ecosystem but we would be interested in doing so! Please feel free to contact me via Telegram or Discord and provide some ideas. Thank you!", "hidden": false, "question": "What unique educational content or resources have you created for the Octant ecosystem? How has the community received these? 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We aim to serve the international community as the market dominant solution to capture, source and trade authentic, un-edited, raw data and video footage of the sky. We will keep records of captured content utilising the blockchain and give members sole ownership via NFTs.\n\n### The Astrochain Decentralized App\n\nThe Astrochain Decentralized App(dApp) consists of several modules which together create a unified platform for space research and education. The modules include the AstroFeed, AstroPrint Preprint Server, AstroHub booking platform, AstroStore web interface, and more.\n\n![](https://i.ibb.co/Cpdnsg2/Screenshot-from-2024-07-27-01-43-21.png)\n![](https://i.ibb.co/5WGtbn6/Screenshot-from-2024-07-27-01-40-56.png)\n\n![](https://i.ibb.co/xfXFKcF/users-clvsdnfd900r5qd01mvmzg6a6-X0e8-C6-Xj-D6q1-WQqw-astrochain-astrofeed-subsystem-banner.png)\n### The AstroFeed dApp\n\nAstroFeed is a decentralized app (dApp) that provides a space for astrophotographers to share their observations and experiences. It is a content sharing platform that allows astrophotographers to share their work with a community of like-minded individuals.\n\nWith the ability to mint photos and short videos into NFTs, astrophotographers receive a verified timestamp that proves the authenticity of their work on the Blockchain. The platform also offers a royalty program, enabling photographers to receive fair compensation for their creations and fostering a supportive community among those who invest in their art. Utilising the AstroFeed, astrophotographers can safeguard their content from theft or unauthorized use, ensuring that their hard work is properly credited and represented.\n\n![](https://i.ibb.co/mbtPq6L/Screenshot-from-2024-07-27-01-33-04.png)\n\n\n### The AstroPrint Preprint Server\n\nAstroPrint is a new subsystem by Astrochain which allows researchers and scientist to upload research materials(papers, slides, articles, etc) onto the Astrochain Decentralized App for others to view, cite, and provide feedback on their research.\n\n![](https://i.ibb.co/sVT0CVt/Screenshot-from-2024-07-27-01-35-41.png)\n![](https://i.ibb.co/zJNjN2d/Screenshot-from-2024-07-27-01-38-11.png)\n![](https://i.ibb.co/Jdy8Jjc/Screenshot-from-2024-07-27-01-39-03.png)\n\n### AstroHub Devices\n\nAstroHubs are tools designed for observing astronomical events. They scan the sky to capture and record anomalies, which are then provided to users as NFTs. Users can book a time slot to own the footage captured during that time via a dApp. The data is stored on the IPFS network to build the first anomaly database on the blockchain. The booking process and NFT minting process is user-friendly, resulting in a contribution to the astro anomaly database and ownership of a unique NFT.\n\n![](https://i.ibb.co/4jdjZqT/BXGPbr2-I1dnff-HLi-astrochain-astrocenter-subsystem-banner.png)\n### AstroCenter\n\nThe AstroCenter is a metaverse platform that offers educational and research opportunities for space and astronomy enthusiasts. With a focus on high energy and innovation, the AstroCenter brings together a global community of individuals passionate about space and learning.\n\nThe AstroCenter provides a range of features and opportunities for people interested in the blockchain and NFTs, as well as influencers, speakers, photographers, designers, and more. The astro anomaly database is accessible to everyone, while membership to the AstroCenter, obtained through a paid SaaS license or by minting a membership NFT, provides access to additional features such as the AstroCenter Talk Forum and the AstroCenter KIDSHub. The AstroCenter KIDSHub provides educational opportunities for the next generation through gamification.\n\n![Picture of the front of the AstroCenter](https://i.ibb.co/WW0RTY3/r6-Vpqg-RXsf1b-Yq-GD-2022-10-21-Astro-Chain-Center-3-2.jpg)\n![Picture of an overhead view of the AstroCenter](https://i.ibb.co/qFw0PNQ/Oik-Md6-XXa-A71b-Vem-astrochain-docs-main-cover-co-1.png)\n\n![](https://i.ibb.co/RQG60T0/bafkreiadraugmu5z5j2pql4p4tmd4oslcbxiyqf4xrq2ycjvgw6t3bf2ra.jpg)\n### Science Communication\n\nThe Astrochain Science Communication subsystem consists of all virtual and physical content published to the public across all mediums with the purpose to increase science awareness, engagement, empowerment, and literacy.\n\nExamples include: Linkedin Posts, Instagram Educational Reels, Educational and Informational Website Blog Posts, X-Spaces(non-shilling), etc.\n\n![](https://i.ibb.co/N6bQVmM/Screenshot-from-2024-07-27-01-54-09.png)\n![](https://i.ibb.co/yy1nr4Y/Screenshot-from-2024-07-27-01-55-06.png)\n![](https://i.ibb.co/zV9Y7zY/Screenshot-from-2024-07-27-01-55-56.png)\n![](https://i.ibb.co/mGmP85c/Screenshot-from-2024-07-27-01-56-44.png)\n![](https://i.ibb.co/X5yqHvc/Screenshot-from-2024-07-27-01-57-34.png)\n![](https://i.ibb.co/5h48Qy3/Screenshot-from-2024-07-27-01-58-18.png)\n![](https://i.ibb.co/C7Z7t34/Screenshot-from-2024-07-27-01-58-57.png)\n![](https://i.ibb.co/kyBgppH/Screenshot-from-2024-07-27-01-59-40.png)\n![](https://i.ibb.co/44QzLHn/Screenshot-from-2024-07-27-02-00-12.png)\n![](https://i.ibb.co/YdNwzP3/Screenshot-from-2024-07-27-02-00-51.png)\n![](https://i.ibb.co/30rksXd/Screenshot-from-2024-07-27-02-01-42.png)\n![](https://i.ibb.co/CmWNJhQ/Screenshot-from-2024-07-27-02-02-16.png)\n![](https://i.ibb.co/2jd0rQq/Screenshot-from-2024-07-27-02-02-50.png)\n![](https://i.ibb.co/gJ9jDFF/Screenshot-from-2024-07-27-02-03-29.png)\n![](https://i.ibb.co/zQP8PCj/Screenshot-from-2024-07-27-02-04-08.png)\n![](https://i.ibb.co/L9yq5bs/Screenshot-from-2024-07-27-02-04-53.png)\n\n![](https://i.ibb.co/8bRcDmg/bafkreidnse7gwa6bp4f6teddeuhghw7kdd5uttqzrqsdz4arwgbgqubki4.jpg)\n### AstroStore - Decentralized Astronomical Catalog\n\nThe Astrochain Decentralized Astronomical Catalog(AstroStore) Subsystem is the first astronomical catalog on the blockchain. The Astrochain Decentralized Catalog stores linked data of astronomical objects, on the blockchain. The Astrochain Decentralized Catalog will be available in the Astrochain Decentralized App, available on web and mobile, and will allow seamless integration into existing data processing workflows.\n\nJoin The WaitList for AstroStore: https://uo5nnx2m4l0.typeform.com/to/ac1vmJPB\n\nSubsystem Presentation\nPresented by Josh Habka\n\nView on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/univ/overlay/1713190636852/single-media-viewer/?profileId=ACoAADmwIOkBUPsEjMOYe_TLUVO-Y5S2bd4dTYY\n\nLinks\nSubsystem Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/decentralized-astronomical-catalog\n\nSubsystem DeWork: https://app.dework.xyz/astrochain-decentral\n\nSubsystem LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/astrochaincatalog", "lastUpdated": 0, "projectGithub": "Astrochain-Ltd", "projectTwitter": "astrochainltd"}, "recipient": "0xADD01bcD655d3d1b622E91a427b04981596237fA"}}