{"id":18082,"date":"2023-04-17T22:54:46","date_gmt":"2023-04-17T22:54:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nftandcrypto-news.com\/crypto\/decentralized-science-is-key-to-fixing-academic-research\/"},"modified":"2023-04-17T22:54:47","modified_gmt":"2023-04-17T22:54:47","slug":"decentralized-science-is-key-to-fixing-academic-research","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nftandcrypto-news.com\/crypto\/decentralized-science-is-key-to-fixing-academic-research\/","title":{"rendered":"Decentralized science is key to fixing academic research"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Academia and science are both in the throes of a crisis, marked by several inefficiencies directly impacting our scientific prowess and research capabilities. The subject of stagnation within universities and academic institutions is taboo, and there is no place in this system for dissenting intellectuals who challenge the status quo or the quality of scientific research.<\/p>\n

Decentralized science (DeSci) aims to disrupt these systems for good reason. DeSci paired with blockchain technology has the potential to upend existing funding schemes and enhance collaboration between stakeholders in scientific endeavors. <\/p>\n

Access to scientific reports and research is a highly contentious issue. In the digital age, the scientific publishing industry has created a fortified oligarchy that threatens the integrity of scientific innovation. The sector benefits from publicly funded research to achieve more significant profit margins than Google, Amazon or Apple. Instead of advancing science, these publishers conceal government-funded research behind locked paywalls and charge high subscription fees for access.<\/p>\n