GainForest: A Planetary Computer for ReFi powered by DeSci and AI
Non-profit using AI and decentralized science to measure and reward sustainable nature stewardship, aiding Global South communities with 'measure-to-earn' projects in ecosystems like mangroves.User Review
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Reviewed on 13 Feb 2024 05:11 PM
Projects should directly support the mission of DeSci to innovate scientific research by exploring novel mechanisms of funding, conducting, and disseminating scientific research in an open, inclusive, and accessible manner.
GainForest is creating an open, transparent planetary computer that could revolutionize the way sustainable nature stewardship is analyzed and rewarded, aligning with the decentralization and inclusivity aims of DeSci.
DeSci projects most commonly support this mission by building and testing necessary technological infrastructure, but projects may also be eligible if they are deploying existing DeSci infrastructure in a scientific research context or if they are educating and recruiting members of the scientific community to contribute to the mission.
The project involves building technological infrastructure that leverages AI for environmental monitoring and rewards, and is also engaging with local communities and academia, indicating active deployment and education.
Concrete examples of issues covered by the DeSci mission include: the data reproducibility crisis and archaic data sharing practices; misaligned incentives and poor practices in scientific publishing and peer review; financial, linguistic, and academic barriers to globally inclusive research; intellectual property, patents, and financial incentives to trade progress for profits; academic disconnect and poor science/health literacy and trust in the lay public and government representatives.
The project addresses several issues such as improving data sharing practices through its open computational infrastructure and tackling linguistic and financial barriers by empowering marginalized communities with technology.
Projects must satisfy the Gitcoin Program General Eligibility Policy in addition to the requirements described above.
While the project appears to align with the DeSci domain, information on adherence to the Gitcoin Program General Eligibility Policy is not provided, and a thorough review of these policies against the project's details would be required to confirm compliance.