**DeSci Tokyo** was established in **2023** to address critical challenges in Japan’s scientific ecosystem, such as **declining research quality** and **inefficiencies in technology transfer**. DeSci Tokyo aims to introduce **decentralized science (DeSci)** principles, fostering a more **resilient** and **regeneratable (sustainable)** research environment.

The organization seeks to **decentralize governance, infrastructure, and ecosystems** within science, empowering diverse stakeholders and promoting **open access to knowledge**. For example, in **2024**, we co-hosted **Funding the Commons Tokyo**, which explores innovative funding models, and projects such as the **Dig DAO Matching Donation** initiative, which uses **Quadratic Funding** to allocate resources based on community preferences to the digital commons. This initiative is particularly supported by us because it aligns with our mission of exploring **innovative research ecosystems** by providing a balanced approach between **direct citizen funding** and **expert-led distribution**, allowing citizens to directly back research they find meaningful.

In **2023**, DeSci Tokyo launched our initiatives by hosting meetups, publishing articles, and organizing a major DeSci conference. As mentioned, in **2024**, we successfully hosted the **Funding the Commons Tokyo** conference with brilliant speakers such as **Audrey Tang**, **Glen Weyl**, and **Ken Suzuki** etc.. For the rest of **2024**, we remain committed to supporting philanthropy initiatives in Japan, such as **Dig DAO**, and are preparing to release a **whitepaper on decentralized science** by **mid-2025**. These efforts aim to create a lasting impact on Japan’s scientific ecosystem and pioneer new approaches to research and funding.