{"signature": "0x53e83b9631fa54a142e6c27d27358914d52eaab83b1cbc232171b3fffde063e45bd761a63474e555b27444624026feca10daadc53ba9a81667bd3096ef2039b71c", "application": {"round": "0x7b150594d8d758bcb2c3f855ffab3ece27ad2983", "answers": [{"type": "email", "hidden": true, "question": "Email Address", "questionId": 0, "encryptedAnswer": {"ciphertext": "QNkgKVZpn96Ti808rKovRphoyTvg/6zMymkZiuWz2lU4slNugCsb0i/CcG+PjrnY", "encryptedSymmetricKey": "198f2606c7a843e851cfa5aefefe7f38b03d96b04b0d8d152f3c16204d6344695527368b2832f77062e5e41416404309c8be839bf75d217f7e54e7d90c9d8ea877ad6882cfb56d1e49d4631a51f21a9c521c5d911b455d8d61978230dff42c8b267cd0c39c9f1176de3c5653af4f2462b9c306af29746dfd29aed785c0069625000000000000002041c5905b1b7228cee440190fb8ca1a5dbd81a020babdcaad7f3d9fa439b1e0cfc6c76a2ae4dc6a8e0b00ea11a0b673ae"}}, {"type": "short-answer", "answer": "QF Rounds", "hidden": false, "question": "Funding Sources", "questionId": 1}, {"type": "number", "answer": "1", "hidden": false, "question": "Team Size", "questionId": 2}, {"type": "short-answer", "answer": "joshuniverse", "hidden": true, "question": "Telegram username", "questionId": 3}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "5748", "hidden": true, "question": "Total prior funding for project in USD", "questionId": 4}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "https://linkedin.com/in/univ\nhttps://instagram.com/joshtospace", "hidden": true, "question": "Profiles or socials of other main team members publicly associated with project", "questionId": 5}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "14", "hidden": true, "question": "How old is the project? (Months)", "questionId": 6}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "Astrochain develops blockchain applications and infrastructure to power astronomy, decentralized science, and science outreach. \n\nThe AstroFeed is a social platform designed specifically for astrophotographers and space enthusiasts. It allows users to share their work with a community of like-minded individuals, and provides a royalty program that ensures fair compensation for their efforts. The platform is built on the Astrochain Decentralized App, making it easy for users to mint their content onto the blockchain and ensure the protection of their rights. The development of the Astrofeed is around a third way complete as we have the Astrochain Decentralized App platform mostly complete but need to finish smart contract integration then do the subset contracts for the AstroFeed specifically. We have completed ActivityPub integration.\n\nThe Astrochain Center is a metaverse that blends the worlds of space and astronomy, education, and blockchain technology. As a hub for space enthusiasts, researchers, and professions, the Astrochain Center offers a unique platform for community engagement and collaboration. The Astrochain center provides free access to the Astrochain database, where users can explore and discover astronomical anomalies and data. The 250,000sqft virtual model has almost been fully developed; visible on the project page - we are currently accessing potential metaverse needs or to create an in-house metaverse.\n\nThe third component is the decentralized astronomical catalog. This involves using the blockchain and InterPlanetary File System to store data about astronomical objects and create a respective dapp to access the data from a front-end and to be accessible by python. This is currently in early planning and development.", "hidden": false, "question": "Describe your project in a few paragraphs (ideally including a problem statement, solution, roadmap, and timeline for implementation)", "questionId": 7}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "Astrochain supports the missions and goals of decentralized science through developing technologies which will be free for public use including being able to access the catalog, use the social features of the astrofeed, and access the Astrocenter metaverse. Furthermore, we are working more on publicly facing science communication through creating articles and partnering with local organizations. We will be sponsoring the 2024 NASA Space Apps in Melbourne, FL.", "hidden": false, "question": "How does your project support the mission or goals of DeSci?", "questionId": 8}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "The funds from the grant program will be utilized to continue in-house infrastructure upgrades, employ freelance talent on platforms like DeWork, Fiverr, etc and to use for developmental costs.", "hidden": false, "question": "Describe how funds from the grants program will be used for your project.", "questionId": 9}, {"type": "paragraph", "hidden": true, "question": "If you participated in past grant rounds (i.e. DeSci GR15/ Beta) using a different project payout wallet address, please share it here.", "questionId": 10}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "I have not participated in this DeSci grant round.", "hidden": false, "question": "If this project participated in past DeSci grant rounds, please share any new updates or milestones since the last round.", "questionId": 11}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "Nothing else :) Let me know if you have any questions or need anything! Happy to be part of this round.", "hidden": true, "question": "Is there any other information you would like to share about your project, previous work, other project affiliations, or potential conflicts of interest? (or anything not covered elsewhere in this application that you feel is relevant to share)", "questionId": 12}, {"type": "dropdown", "answer": "Yes", "hidden": false, "question": "Does 50% of your team reflect the diversity of the community your project serves with a particular emphasis on including women, Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPoC), individuals with disabilities, and members of the LGBTQ+ community?", "questionId": 13}, {"type": "multiple-choice", "hidden": true, "question": "Please read the following exclusion criteria that are not permitted and will result in rejection or removal from the round.", "questionId": 14}], "project": {"id": "0xeb545a5895b8c1a3e79848c25fab5dfc9a6aa7625afaa55e3592c11e1da4fe92", "title": "Astrochain - Decentralized Science", "logoImg": "bafkreign5udyqqovjrvfbzr2xo35ccwcuxbnf3jmreh2j2ifmhggq5bdpa", "metaPtr": {"pointer": "bafkreiczjjdqhns2rjjjiny3etejysxgeg4kqncgzyxmgh6safzsjdm2qe", "protocol": "undefined"}, "website": "https://astrochain.net", "bannerImg": "bafkreidqkmadfpnmpxoqkrbe2asdnftq75i4nl77mhwxnvmg6pizjhxt3y", "createdAt": 1707101169554, "credentials": {"twitter": {"type": ["VerifiableCredential"], "proof": {"jws": "eyJhbGciOiJFZERTQSIsImNyaXQiOlsiYjY0Il0sImI2NCI6ZmFsc2V9..gsxsCJWo_6j40U8FLLFOTm3D_3ukewb2w9bljI5X0nZDy-VEsLnZFG6a8yMXq5MbP7V72mwc9l5osBxj5xRfBA", "type": "Ed25519Signature2018", "created": "2024-02-05T02:45:55.901Z", "proofPurpose": "assertionMethod", "verificationMethod": "did:key:z6MkghvGHLobLEdj1bgRLhS4LPGJAvbMA1tn2zcRyqmYU5LC#z6MkghvGHLobLEdj1bgRLhS4LPGJAvbMA1tn2zcRyqmYU5LC"}, "issuer": "did:key:z6MkghvGHLobLEdj1bgRLhS4LPGJAvbMA1tn2zcRyqmYU5LC", "@context": ["https://www.w3.org/2018/credentials/v1"], "issuanceDate": "2024-02-05T02:45:55.901Z", "expirationDate": "2024-05-05T02:45:55.901Z", "credentialSubject": {"id": "did:pkh:eip155:1:0xADD01bcD655d3d1b622E91a427b04981596237fA", "hash": "v0.0.0:sQOKCk865+tIYKmZweuplPsW+hhQ+h9jZ7zUq1rg23U=", "@context": [{"hash": "https://schema.org/Text", "provider": "https://schema.org/Text"}], "provider": "ClearTextTwitter#AstroChainLtd"}}}, "description": "Astrochain collaborates with EcoSynthesisX for increasing accessibility about decentralized science on the blockchain through science communication efforts.\n\nAstrochain's goal is to increase accessibility to decentralized science through providing users free-to-use platforms on the Astrochain Decentralized App to allow anyone to publish research and captures.\n\n---\n# General Information\n\n![Empowering and educating the next generation with a focus on Space and non-fungible tokens.](https://astrochain.net/content/images/size/w1600/2024/01/astrochain-docs-main-cover-co-1.png)\n\n## What is AstroChain's Purpose?\n\nAstroChain encourages and develops space exploration for the retail enthusiast, bringing together people with a common astronomy passion into one platform. 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## AstroChain Components\n\nAstroChain's interactive ecosystem is dedicated to deliver on our ''education through astronomy'' scientific research goals. Our network includes a decentralised app (dApp) providing an NFT AstroFeed, AstroHUB sky scanning devices, and metaverse experiences at the AstroChain Central Hub (ACC).\n\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://astrochain.net/content/images/size/w1600/2024/01/previewed--2-.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### AstroChain Central Hub\n\nThe ACC Hub is a metaverse platform that offers educational and research opportunities for space and astronomy enthusiasts. With a focus on high energy and innovation, the ACC Hub brings together a global community of individuals passionate about space and learning.\n\nThe ACC Hub 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 ACC Hub, obtained through a paid SaaS license or by minting a membership NFT, provides access to additional features such as the ACC Hub Talk Forum and the ACC KIDSHub. The ACC KIDSHub provides educational opportunities for the next generation through gamification.\n\n![Picture of the front of the Astrochain Central Hub](https://astrochain.net/content/images/size/w1600/2024/01/acc-1-co.png)\n", "lastUpdated": 0, "projectTwitter": "astrochainltd"}, "recipient": "0xadd01bcd655d3d1b622e91a427b04981596237fa"}}