# What's DeSci

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**Published on:** 2024-12-06
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DeSci (short for Decentralized Science) refers to the application of decentralized, blockchain-based technologies to the scientific research ecosystem. The goal of DeSci is to improve transparency, accessibility, and collaboration in scientific endeavors by leveraging blockchain's decentralized nature. Here are its main features and goals:Open Access to Research: DeSci platforms often aim to democratize access to scientific research, bypassing traditional paywalls imposed by publishers.Funding via Decentralized Methods: Researchers can use token-based or crowdfunding models to secure funding directly from a global community without relying on traditional grant systems.Immutable Data Storage: By recording research data and findings on the blockchain, DeSci ensures that results are tamper-proof and can be transparently verified.Intellectual Property and Attribution: Researchers can tokenize their work, providing a secure and traceable mechanism for attributing contributions and protecting intellectual property rights.Collaborative Ecosystem: DeSci encourages a collaborative and inclusive approach to research by removing geographical and institutional barriers.DeSci represents a movement toward modernizing and decentralizing science to make it more inclusive, equitable, and innovation-driven.

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