Business Idea:
A Web3-based decentralized protocol enabling researchers to publish academic papers on-chain, rewarding uploads via smart contracts, and making knowledge sharing transparent, incentivized, and tamper-proof.
Problem:
Traditional academic publishing is often centralized, opaque, and under-incentivized for researchers, limiting open access and fair recognition.
Solution:
A blockchain-powered platform where researchers upload and share papers directly on-chain, with a browser extension facilitating easy access. Each access triggers rewards for content creators, promoting open science and fair compensation.
Target Audience:
Researchers, academic institutions, open science advocates, and blockchain enthusiasts interested in transparent, decentralized knowledge sharing.
Monetization:
Transaction fees from uploads/access, premium features for institutions, and optional paid hosting services, with potential rewards tokenomics encouraging ongoing participation.
Unique Selling Proposition (USP):
Combines Web3 transparency with DeSci principles, incentivizing research sharing via smart contracts and rewarding engagement—creating a decentralized, fair, and accessible academic knowledge ecosystem.
Launch Strategy:
Start with a pilot onboarding a small group of researchers, develop a simple browser extension for paper access and rewards, gather feedback, and gradually expand onboarding to build a decentralized academic network.
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