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About DeSciWorld

DeSciWorld is a decentralized scientific research platform that connects researchers, funders, and institutions to collaborate on scientific projects using blockchain tools for funding, publishing, and governance.

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DeSciWorld is the global hub of decentralized science, empowering a global community of researchers, thinkers, and builders to redefine how knowledge is created, shared, and funded. Operating as an ecosystem of tools, resources, and networks, DeSciWorld offers a radical alternative to the outdated, institutional models that dominate academia and scientific progress.

With its open-access philosophy and web3-native infrastructure, DeSciWorld transforms science into an inclusive, permissionless space where anyone—regardless of background—can contribute. By embracing blockchain, NFTs, DAOs, and onchain collaboration protocols, the platform creates transparent and tamper-proof systems for funding research, publishing findings, and building a reputation in the open science economy.

DeSciWorld emerged in 2021 amidst a global reckoning with the limitations and failures of traditional scientific institutions. The platform began as an initiative to decentralize research funding through peer-to-peer mechanisms and has since evolved into a comprehensive, multidimensional space for onchain science. Initially called “DeSciDAO,” the platform has grown into DeSciWorld, a full-spectrum portal for anyone curious about or building in the DeSci movement.

The platform operates on four primary pillars: the main site desci.world, the upcoming science.tech suite of tools, the community-powered event circuit World of DeSci, and a decentralized token economy powered by $KNOW. These components serve scientists, developers, and innovators by providing infrastructure, exposure, collaboration opportunities, and experimental monetization models.

One of the most visionary aspects of DeSciWorld is its development of the Proof of Knowledge (PoK) protocol—an onchain system where knowledge creation and contribution are publicly verifiable and attributed to wallet addresses. This allows researchers to publish work immutably, with downstream credit, citation tracking, and incentive alignment. The platform is also developing tools for NFT-based IP, community-curated research indexes, reputation systems, and peer-to-peer funding marketplaces.

Beyond the tech stack, DeSciWorld positions itself as a cultural force. It organizes the “World of DeSci” events globally and supports dozens of localized DeSci communities, such as DeSci Asia, DeSci LATAM, DeSci Berlin, and DeSci India. These regional hubs create real-world meeting points to bridge scientific disciplines, cultural perspectives, and blockchain innovation.

The project partners with respected entities like Protocol Labs, DeSci Labs, Filecoin, and the Foresight Institute—deepening its mission to decentralize knowledge and empower new models of collaboration.

Competing projects in the broader scientific blockchain arena include ResearchHub, LabDAO, and Molecule. However, DeSciWorld stands apart with its multi-pronged strategy that blends tech, community, governance, and culture into a single cohesive movement.

DeSciWorld provides numerous benefits and features that distinguish it as a key player in the decentralized science ecosystem:

Onchain Knowledge Publishing: Use the Proof of Knowledge protocol to submit, validate, and verify research contributions on-chain.
Open, Inclusive Platform: Anyone can explore, contribute, or build without institutional affiliation or credentialing.
Global Communities: Access dozens of active regional DeSci hubs for real-world collaboration and networking.
Web3-Native Infrastructure: Integrate NFTs, DAOs, decentralized funding, and wallet-native identity into your research workflow.
Science NFT Marketplace: Mint and list scientific NFTs via DeSciWorld’s upcoming marketplace and launchpad.
P2P Funding: Fund research directly using decentralized, permissionless financial rails.
Educational Tools & Events: Join live events, read documentation, and participate in the evolving cultural conversation around DeSci.
Cross-Disciplinary Participation: DeSciWorld encourages contributions from scientists, students, engineers, artists, and policy thinkers alike.

Getting started with DeSciWorld is open to everyone—from academics and researchers to crypto natives and the curious:

Explore the Portal: Visit desci.world to browse projects, events, jobs, and community tools.
Create a Wallet: While browsing is open, posting projects or contributing to listings requires a Web3 wallet like MetaMask.
Join Events: Participate in both online and offline World of DeSci gatherings. These conferences unite the ecosystem globally.
Submit or Contribute: Use the “Contribute” buttons on project pages to engage with research teams and add your expertise.
Subscribe to Updates: Stay informed by subscribing to the DeSciWorld newsletter at desci.world.
Collaborate Globally: Connect through GitHub, Discord, and other active channels.

DeSciWorld FAQ

DeSciWorld believes that solving the problems of modern science requires both technological innovation and a cultural shift. While it builds Web3-native infrastructure like onchain tools, NFTs, and DAOs, it also works to reshape the values around participation, transparency, and equity in research. By marrying tech with community, DeSciWorld encourages a future where science is open, collaborative, and accessible to everyone—not just institutions.
The Proof of Knowledge (PoK) protocol allows anyone to submit research or intellectual content to the blockchain with a verifiable timestamp and wallet identity. This creates an immutable record of knowledge contributions and helps build a decentralized reputation system. It’s a core part of DeSciWorld’s mission to attribute value fairly and transparently to the people creating knowledge, not just institutions or corporations.
DeSciWorld invites anyone—academic or not—to explore and contribute. Researchers can submit listings, propose ideas, or participate in projects through the Portal. The platform values diversity of thought and encourages collaboration from underserved or historically excluded groups. Whether you're publishing from a lab or a laptop in a rural area, your work can be submitted, viewed, and expanded upon via decentralized protocols.
No—DeSciWorld is intentionally designed to be accessible to newcomers. While using advanced tools like DAOs or PoK may require a wallet, the platform allows casual users to browse listings, join events, or learn about decentralized science without prior Web3 knowledge. Tutorials and community support ensure that both experienced crypto users and Web2 researchers can benefit from the ecosystem.
The World of DeSci events serve as a bridge between online collaboration and real-world connection. Hosted across cities like Berlin, London, Chiang Mai, and Mexico City, these gatherings showcase how DeSciWorld supports diverse, local science communities. The events enable dialogue across disciplines, cultures, and technologies, making decentralization tangible and human. They are key to spreading awareness, building networks, and energizing the decentralized science movement globally.