{"signature": "0x7ea636c36dcf5c2c35a88896c552b1136ee592eca9ce8dc0d732f147c3edb3ea10e86e748346e07f28a2a5e7428883b0f8b4c2cc0f47f696bf3231d2d5d4bf141b", "application": {"round": "0x1b0caf40f491dce9c51e7e33d6e86112bb0bb91b", "answers": [{"type": "checkbox", "answer": ["Contributions to Web3 grants on-chain registry", "Research on grant program design and effectiveness", "Development of Web3 Grants tooling", "Aggregation of Web3 grants news and events", "Experiments with innovative funding mechanisms", "Other"], "hidden": false, "question": "How does your project contribute to the advancement of the Web3 grants ecosystem?", "questionId": 0}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "**We aim to decentralize science (DeSci).** \nOur previous work and plans related to Web3 grants center around our initiative to develop a decentralized scientific publications platform. This platform aims to revolutionize the way scientific research is published, shared, and accessed by leveraging the principles of decentralization and blockchain technology. More specifically, we:\n1.\t**Developed The DeSci Journals platform.** Solely using Gitcoin\u2019s grants we have successfully developed and deployed a decentralized platform for scientific publications, currently in its version 2 at https://platform.desci.reviews. By creating a scientific publications platform called *The DeSci Journals* to empower collaborative creation of scientific publications, leveraging web3 principles and technologies, through their platform's digital cooperative model. Version 2 allows submission of papers and new journals. *The DeSci Journals* has onboarded communities in new areas of knowledge (such as Legal Engineering) and communities struggling to locate suitable venues for publishing their work (such as biohackers, capstone works and frontier biotech research communities in Latin America). These communities and their peer-reviewed publications will maintain 100% of their copyrights, share gains and monetize the work of their highly skilled content creators, such as scientists, and technical professionals.\n1.\t**Partnerships.** We have established partnerships with 4 communities (https://descier.science/partnerships/). These collaborations have helped us better understand services our clients need and increase awareness on web3 solutions for science.\n1.\t**Community engagement and awareness on DeSci.** We have actively engaged with the web3 and scientific community to increase awareness on DeSci and our solution for scientific publications. This has involved hosting webinars, participating in X spaces, events and conferences. More recently, we have: 1) Attended as Invited Speaker in the Publishing Panel at DeSci London, March 24-25th 2024. 2) Created and launched the TCC Journal during our participation in the Tech Girls stage at the Campus Party Brazil 2024 July 10th, 2024 https://www.instagram.com/reel/C9P4wdTRllL/?igsh=MTNiZmo1Nmhod3p3dw==. 3) Organized and executed the event Decentralized Arts & Science | DeSci Americas 2024 Venue: Meta Gallery, Rua da Assembleia 40, Centro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Date: July 23, 2024 Time: 15:00h. LinkedIn Post: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/maria-goreti-freitas-phd-68a27738_desci-activity-7221576911456509952-a5Od? Instagram post: https://www.instagram.com/reel/C9qkEomJrGf/?igsh=dTQ3MGpzd2F2eHM=", "hidden": true, "question": "Describe your previous work or plans related to the Web3 grants ecosystem.", "questionId": 1}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "1.\t**Aligned mission**. By promoting open innovation, knowledge sharing, and collaboration. We plan to contribute to the Web3 Grants Registry by documenting and sharing our development journey, insights, and best practices.\n1.\t**Innovative Research Tools.** We are developing tools and methodologies that will empower Authors in managing their publications as scientific assets. These tools will be designed to integrate seamlessly with other Web3 initiatives, fostering a more interconnected and efficient research environment.\n1.\t**Thought Leadership and Education.** We are committed to educating the broader community about the benefits and potential of DeSci and decentralized scientific publishing. This includes hosting workshops and participating in events to share our vision and learnings.\n1.\t**Platform development**. We plan to expand our decentralized platform to implement features, enhance security protocols, and improve user experience in coming versions aiming scientific assets creation such as minting papers as NFTs.\n1.\t**Quadratic or COCM Funding Participation.** By bringing our network to Web3 grants ecosystem participating on voting and funding.", "hidden": true, "question": "How does your project create value for the Web3 grants ecosystem?", "questionId": 2}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "The DeSci Journals\u2019 Genesis Team is uniquely qualified to lead a project on scientific publications due to our extensive scientific experience, active involvement in business development, the crypto economy, and the DeSci movement. We are confident, resilient, dreamers, and long-term visionaries. We believe in the power of decentralization to bring projects to life and create a positive impact on the lives of many people. Our Co-Founders and Advisors bring a wealth of expertise and dedication to advancing decentralized science in the areas of scientific publishing, business strategies, community engagement, and crypto finance. Detailed information about our team members, including their names, titles, and competencies, is provided below.\n\n**Co-Founders**\n*Maria Goreti Freitas* PhD. Scientist, ex-FIOCRUZ (https://fiocruz.br). Co-Leader of the deScier Genesis Team. Leadership, working in multicultural teams, Fluent in Portuguese (mother language), English and Greek. Lived abroad for more than 25 years. https://www.linkedin.com/in/maria-goreti-freitas-phd-68a27738.\nCreated SciDAO in July 2022 which later developed to deScier in September 2022. Bringing Academia to society since July 2019 when retired from FIOCRUZ, after 40 years of service.\n\n*Danilo Melo* MD. Physician, AI imaging, Sports Medicine. Co-Leader of the deScier Genesis Team. Leadership, Angel investor, scientist, professor, MBAs. https://www.linkedin.com/in/danilo-melo-bb8586202.\nWorking in the project since its inception as SciDAO since July 2022. Co-created deScier in September 2022. \n\n**Advisors**\n*Caroline Nunes* MSc. Lawyer, Intellectual Property, NFT, web3 influencer. Leader of InspireIP.io and Infratoken.io. Leadership, innovative web3 projects, blockchain developer, attentive to details, nice to deal with. https://www.linkedin.com/in/carolctr. \nOnboarded deScier August 2022. Working in the SciDAO/ deScier project since July 2022. \n\n*Daniel Muruci Cruz*. Business Administrator, crypto, tokenomics. Guru, networking with digital nomads. https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-muruci-cruz-3a6b5ab3.  \nOnboarded a previous science project (SciDAO) in February 2022. Working in the SciDAO project since July 2022. \n\n*Francisco Carvalho*. Business Development and Promotion. CEO @Blockchain Rio Festival and Realty Realtors. Leadership, persistence, resilience, networking, event leader, finding new businesses. https://www.linkedin.com/in/francisco-carvalho-706b2bb5. \nOnboarded the SciDAO project in September 2022 during Blockchain Rio. \n\n*Shady El Damaty* PhD. Neuroscientist, web3 developer. Leader of Integrations at deScier. International networking, paving opportunities in the DeSci ecosystem in the USA and Europe. https://www.linkedin.com/in/shadyeldamaty. \nOnboarded SciDAO in July 2022 after exchange of messages. \n\n*Tiago Leandro Asevedo*. Mentor and Strategy Advisor. Leader of the Accelerated Network. Leadership, mentoring, persistence, businesses opportunities, networking. https://www.linkedin.com/in/tiagoasevedo.\nOnboarded SciDAO in October 2022 during Blockchain Rio. \n\n*Leandro Pereira (Sciamarella)*. BSc Physics. Mentor and Business Development. Tech Head at N\u00faclea. MBA Teacher. Co-Founder of Borderless Money. Ex-Paysafe. https://www.linkedin.com/in/sciammarella. Onboarded deScier in March 2023 during SciBiz at Universidade de S\u00e3o Paulo.\n\n*Ariel Amar*. Administration and Finances. Co-Founder Lemon Energy. Always building new ventures. https://www.linkedin.com/in/ariel-amar-769032198. Onboarded deScier in January 2024 during Vitalia 2024.\n\n*Sebasti\u00e3o Almeida*. BSc Computer Science. Developer. CTO at Wellzesta. https://www.linkedin.com/in/sebastiao-almeida-2a521619. Onboarded deScier in January 2024 during Vitalia 2024.\n\n*Petar Cekerevac*. Funding and Future Strategies. MSc Peace & Conflict Resolution. BSc International Affairs.  Senior Fellow at Atlas. Ex-Talas.rs. https://www.linkedin.com/in/petar-\u010dekerevac-7345928b.   Onboarded deScier in January 2024 during Vitalia 2024.\n\n*Hooman Momen* PhD. Profound knowledge on Scientific Publishing processes and markets. https://www.linkedin.com/in/hooman-momen-b789075. Ex-Chief Editor at World Health Organization. Onboarded deScier in March 2024 during a trip to Switzerland after DeSci London 2024.", "hidden": true, "question": "Describe your team's expertise in your chosen focus area within Web3 grants. Include relevant experience, publications, or past projects.", "questionId": 3}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "We plan to share the insights, methodologies, and tools developed through our decentralized scientific publications platform with the Cartographer Syndicate and the broader Web3 grants community by:\n1.\t**Collaborative spaces and webinars**. Co-hosting X spaces in collaboration with the Cartographer Syndicate and other key stakeholders in the Web3 grants community, such as Gitcoin and Thank ARB, for example. These events will cover various aspects of our project, including technical development, user experience design, and best practices for decentralization in scientific publishing. These events will also cover how the Web3 grants community can make good use of these tools. Also, we will share success stories highlighting how our platform has been used effectively by Authors. These stories will showcase the practical applications and benefits of our decentralized approach, inspiring others to adopt similar methodologies.\n1.\t**Creating documentation and tutorials**. Comprehensive documentation and step-by-step tutorials will be created to guide users on how to utilize the tools and methodologies we develop (e.g., by using scribehow.com). This will include written guides, video tutorials, and interactive demos, all designed to be easily accessible and user-friendly.\n1.\t**Open Source Contributions**. All the code, tools, and methodologies developed will be released as open-source projects. We have been using GitHub to share our codebase, allowing developers and researchers from the broader Web3 community to contribute, fork, and adapt our work to their own needs.\n1.\t**Collaborative Research and Development**. We will seek opportunities for collaborative research and development with other members of the Cartographer Syndicate. By working together on joint projects, we can pool resources, share expertise, and accelerate innovation within the Web3 grants space.\n1.\t**Regular Updates on Karma gap**. Regular updates on our project\u2019s progress, new developments, and upcoming events will be shared through Karma gap, ensuring continuous information about the latest advancements.", "hidden": true, "question": "How do you plan to share insights, methodologies, or tools developed through your project with the Cartographer Syndicate and the broader Web3 grants community?", "questionId": 4}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "No contract addresses deployed yet.", "hidden": true, "question": "List any contract addresses with the associated network(s), EOAs, or deployer addresses your project has deployed.", "questionId": 5}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "We have not received any previous grants or support for our work in Web3 grants. Nonetheless, we have received funds from Gitcoin GR15 (4k), Beta Round (2k), GG20 (2.8k) and AuraSci Nexus Grant (1.5k).", "hidden": true, "question": "Have you received any previous grants or support for your work in Web3 grants? If so, please provide details and estimated funding amounts.", "questionId": 6}, {"type": "dropdown", "answer": "Yes", "hidden": true, "question": "Please confirm that you have read and agree to comply with the ethical standards outlined in the eligibility criteria, including Gitcoin's Quid Pro Quo policy (https://support.gitcoin.co/gitcoin-knowledge-base/gitcoin-grants/general-questions/what-is-our-quid-pro-quo-policy)", "questionId": 7}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "We are enthusiastic about participating in the Web3 grants program which could potentially accelerated the success of *The DeSci Journals*.\n1.\t**Accelerating development**. The support from the Cartographer Syndicate and the Web3 grants community will significantly accelerate our development timeline. With the necessary resources, we can fast-track the implementation of advanced features for coming versions, enhance security protocols, and optimize the user experience on our decentralized scientific publications platform.\n1.\t**Expanding our reach**. Participating in this program will allow us to extend our outreach efforts, attracting more authors and collaborators to our platform. This increased participation will amplify our impact on the scientific community and the Web3 ecosystem.\n\nWe will also be giving back to the community faster, by:\n1.\t**Rapid dissemination of knowledge**. With the accelerated development facilitated by this Web3 grant program, we can share our findings, tools, and methodologies with the community much sooner. This rapid dissemination will help other projects, researchers and authors benefit from our work without delay.\n1.\t**Enhanced Collaborative Opportunities**. By progressing faster, we can engage in more collaborative opportunities with other members of the Cartographer Syndicate and the broader Web3 grants community. This will foster a stronger, more interconnected ecosystem among communities where knowledge and resources are constantly shared.\n1.\t**Immediate contributions to the Web3 grants registry**. Our expedited progress will allow us to contribute to the Web3 Grants Registry more quickly, providing detailed documentation, case studies, and best practices that can guide and inspire future projects in the DeSci space as well as in the Web3 space in general.", "hidden": true, "question": "Do you have any potential conflicts of interest to disclose? 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