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", "questionId": 1}, {"type": "number", "answer": "50000", "hidden": false, "question": "Funding Request ($USD) ", "questionId": 2}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "FunDeSci is addressing several critical challenges in the Real World Assets (RWA) space, particularly within the domain of scientific research funding and asset management. Traditional scientific funding models are often fraught with inefficiencies, lack of transparency, and limited access to resources, especially for early-career researchers and less recognized institutions. FunDeSci aims to revolutionize this landscape by leveraging blockchain technology and NFTs to tokenize scientific assets. Here\u2019s how FunDeSci is solving these problems:\n\nTokenization of Scientific Assets (RWA)\nFunDeSci plans to develop a Science NFT Marketplace for Real World Assets (RWA) in the science domain. This marketplace will enable researchers to tokenize their scientific assets, including datasets, technical reports, patents, and algorithms. This tokenization process transforms intangible research outputs into tangible and tradable assets, creating new opportunities for funding and collaboration.\n\nCreating Tangible and Tradable Research Assets\nThrough the Science NFT Marketplace, FunDeSci provides a unique space where the outputs of funded projects become tangible and tradable assets. This allows participants to contribute not only through funding but also through the exchange of valuable research assets, fostering a more dynamic and interactive funding environment.\n\nEmpowering Researchers with Direct Access to Funding\nFunDeSci eliminates the need for intermediaries in the funding process, empowering researchers to directly access funds and resources. This democratization of funding ensures that more researchers, regardless of their institutional affiliation or career stage, can obtain the necessary support to pursue their scientific endeavors.\n\n", "hidden": false, "question": "What problem is your project solving in the RWA space?", "questionId": 3}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "1. NFT-Fundraising Platform for Decentralized Science (DeSci)\nFunDeSci\u2019s innovative use of NFTs for fundraising distinguishes it from traditional platforms. By tokenizing scientific assets, the platform ensures that research projects can secure funding in a transparent and democratic manner. This contrasts with conventional grant and funding systems that are often bureaucratic and exclusive.\n\n2. Science NFT Marketplace for RWA\nFunDeSci is developing a unique Science NFT Marketplace on Arbitrum, enabling the tokenization and trading of scientific assets such as datasets, technical reports, patents, and algorithms. This marketplace allows these assets to become tangible, tradable items, creating a new avenue for funding and collaboration.\n\n3. Continuous Collaboration and Knowledge Sharing\nUnlike other platforms, FunDeSci fosters continuous collaboration and innovation within the scientific community. By tokenizing research outputs, it ensures that valuable assets are shared and utilized to their fullest potential. This continuous engagement helps in building a more cohesive and collaborative scientific ecosystem.\n\n4. Utilizing Arbitrum for Scalability and Efficiency\nBy operating on Arbitrum, FunDeSci leverages the benefits of a highly scalable and efficient Layer 2 solution. Arbitrum\u2019s low transaction fees and high throughput capabilities make it an ideal blockchain for handling the extensive and diverse transactions associated with the Science NFT Marketplace. This ensures that FunDeSci can operate smoothly and cost-effectively, providing users with a seamless experience.\n\n\n\n\nValue to the RWA Ecosystem on Arbitrum\nEnhanced Liquidity for Scientific Assets:\n\nThe Science NFT Marketplace on Arbitrum enhances liquidity for scientific assets, allowing researchers to monetize their work and contributors to trade valuable research outputs.\nIncreased Accessibility and Democratization:\n\nBy breaking down barriers to funding and collaboration, FunDeSci increases accessibility for researchers worldwide, fostering a more inclusive and diverse scientific community.\nTransparent and Efficient Ecosystem:\n\nThe transparency provided by blockchain technology ensures that all transactions and funding processes are visible and verifiable. This builds trust and encourages more participation from the community.", "hidden": false, "question": "Explain how your project is different from others and will bring value to the RWA ecosystem on Arbitrum. ", "questionId": 4}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "FunDeSci is currently in the advanced stages of development, with two primary fundraising methods fully developed and operational on the Arbitrum network:\n\nCrowdfunding:\n\nThe crowdfunding method allows researchers to create campaigns and raise funds directly from contributors. This decentralized approach ensures that funds are raised transparently and efficiently, enabling researchers to secure the necessary resources for their projects without relying on traditional funding channels.\nAuction Fundraising:\n\nThe auction fundraising method provides a dynamic and competitive way for researchers to raise funds. By auctioning off tokenized scientific assets or NFTs, researchers can attract higher bids and maximize their funding potential. This method also allows contributors to acquire unique and valuable scientific assets, fostering a vibrant marketplace.\n\nNext Steps in Development\nAs FunDeSci continues to evolve, the following key areas are being prioritized:\n\nDevelopment of the Science NFT Marketplace:\n\nBuilding and launching a marketplace where tokenized scientific assets, such as datasets, technical reports, patents, and algorithms, can be traded. This marketplace will provide a unique space for the exchange of valuable research outputs, further enhancing the platform's utility and engagement.\nEnhancing Token Utility and Governance:\n\nImplementing additional features to enhance the utility of the FDS token, including staking, liquidity provision, and DAO-based governance. These features will empower the community to actively participate in the platform\u2019s growth and decision-making processes.\nMarketing and Community Building:\n\nExpanding outreach efforts to grow the FunDeSci community, attract more researchers and contributors, and raise awareness about the platform\u2019s unique offerings. Strategic marketing campaigns and community engagement initiatives will be key to achieving these goals.", "hidden": true, "question": "[Answer this if you have chosen Building - Deployment of RWAs, otherwise type N/A] What stage of development is your project currently in?", "questionId": 5}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "N/A", "hidden": true, "question": "[Answer this if you have chosen Building - Strengthening Analytics, otherwise type N/A] How many Arbitrum users or projects (rough estimate) would benefit from the analytics you are providing?", "questionId": 6}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "N/A", "hidden": true, "question": "[Answer this if you have chosen Building - RWA Token Standards, otherwise type N/A] How will the standard make it smoother to deploy RWAs onto Arbitrum?", "questionId": 7}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "N/A", "hidden": true, "question": "[Answer this if you have chosen Research, otherwise type N/A] Describe how your research will lead to reduced costs for projects aiming to deploy RWAs on Arbitrum.", "questionId": 8}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "N/A", "hidden": true, "question": "[Answer this if you have chosen Awareness, otherwise type N/A] Describe your awareness content piece and outline its structure in detail.", "questionId": 9}, {"type": "short-answer", "answer": "1- Early Career Researchers and Academics 2-Blockchain Enthusiasts and Developers 3-Investors and Philanthropists 4-Educational Institutions and Research Organizations", "hidden": true, "question": "What is the target audience for this project? ", "questionId": 10}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "I am Dr. Hosseini Bamakan, Associate Professor at Yazd University, Visiting Professor at Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology and co-Funder of FunDeSci.\n\nWe have a passionate and experienced team with proven blockchain, finance, and scientific research expertise. For more details, please refer to https://fundesci.com/", "hidden": true, "question": "What are the roles and experiences of project team members?", "questionId": 11}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "Self-Funded Development\nTo date, the FunDeSci project has been entirely self-funded. The founding team has dedicated significant personal resources to cover all development expenses. This includes:\n\nTechnical Development:\n\nThe budget has been primarily allocated to the technical development of the platform. This encompasses the creation of the NFT-Fundraising Platform, the implementation of crowdfunding and auction fundraising methods on the Arbitrum network, and the initial stages of developing the Science NFT Marketplace.\nPlatform Infrastructure:\n\nInvestments have been made in building a robust and scalable infrastructure, ensuring that FunDeSci can handle a large volume of transactions and provide a seamless user experience.\nNeed for Additional Funding\nTo take FunDeSci to the next level, we are seeking grants and external funding to focus on key areas that are crucial for the project\u2019s growth and success:\n\nProject Promotion:\n\nMarketing Campaigns: We need funding to launch strategic marketing campaigns that will raise awareness about FunDeSci, attract more users, and build a strong community around the platform.\nBranding and Outreach: Investment in branding efforts and outreach activities to establish FunDeSci as a leading platform in the DeSci space.\nNetworking and Community Building:\n\nPartnerships: Funds are needed to establish strategic partnerships with academic institutions, research organizations, and industry stakeholders. These partnerships are essential for expanding the platform\u2019s reach and impact.\nCommunity Engagement: Developing initiatives to engage with the scientific community, blockchain enthusiasts, and investors. This includes hosting events, webinars, and workshops to foster collaboration and knowledge sharing.\n", "hidden": true, "question": "How much funding has your project raised already?", "questionId": 12}, {"type": "short-answer", "answer": "N/A", "hidden": true, "question": "Is this project already funded by other grant programs? If funded by any Arbitrum-related programs, please specify.", "questionId": 13}], "project": {"id": "0x7cb6070510c4e39e8aab02b73a2ec69337bd0a416a3e1d25ab92c0bc0ffbd8bf", "title": "FunDeSci (Fundraising Platform for DeSci)", "logoImg": "bafkreiejjajuvabzny5s7zzhb5quud7vptldvztm5plzwt5flzxoygkmly", "metaPtr": {"pointer": "bafkreidsfctg6husphfwq3ekpvo2hdewv6dpccbfkydagdi75yulenzaee", "protocol": "undefined"}, "website": "https://app.fundesci.com", "bannerImg": "bafkreieudsf4glp2vyvkjbve5ijas3gkcauwkva2k67r5ca52kfzs2pzae", "createdAt": 1720187164214, "credentials": {}, "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 video (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.\n- This 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"}}