Is Decentralized Science (DeSci) the biggest scientific shift since the internet with Andrew Hemingway

About this episode

In this episode, Andrew Hemingway discusses the transformative impact of Decentralized Science on funding and collaboration in the scientific community.

Summary In this episode, we sit down with Andrew Hemingway, founder of the DeSci Alliance, to explore how Web3 is transforming how science is funded, shared, and collaborated on - from breaking pharma’s data monopoly to onboarding citizen scientists from Reddit. Whether you're curious about DeSci, a startup founder in healthtech, or just want to understand how blockchain and science can finally converge for real-world impact on individuals like us - this conversation is for you. Topics We Cover: - What is DeSci and why does it matter now - How DeSci can disrupt the "big boys club" of traditional science - The low-hanging fruit: data, privacy, and funding - Using X (Twitter) Communities to build ecosystems - Why the DeSci Alliance is amplifying—not gatekeeping—the space - The untapped potential of biohackers, Reddit researchers, and citizen science Guest: Andrew Hemingway Formerly with Tron & Avalanche, now on a mission to build the connective tissue of decentralized science through the DeSci Alliance. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to DeSci and Its Importance 01:21 Andrew's Journey into Web3 and DeSci 04:39 The Formation of DeSci Alliance 08:52 Utilizing Twitter Communities for…

People in this episode

Host: Pete

Guest: Andrew Hemingway

Topics covered

• Decentralized Science
• Web3
• funding science
• collaboration in science
• data privacy
• citizen scientists
• healthtech

Keywords

• DeSci
• Web3
• blockchain
• science funding
• citizen science
• data privacy
• healthtech

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: DeSci Alliance, Tron, Avalanche

Products: Web3, blockchain

Places: Reddit

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