Congratulations to the chairperson of the Data Lake board – Ligia Kornowska, MD – for being named top 100 most influential people in Polish healthcare! Your leadership and voice in medicine is an inspiration, and we’re luck to have you on our board!
WTF is DeSci?
Decentralized Science (DeSci) is an emerging movement that leverages blockchain technology to transform traditional scientific research. By utilizing decentralized networks, DeSci aims to democratize access to funding, enhance collaboration, and ensure transparent dissemination of scientific knowledge. This approach addresses challenges in conventional science, such as limited funding sources, restricted data access, and lengthy publication processes. The primary differences between DeSci and traditional science include: Funding: Traditional science often relies on centralized institutions and grant systems, which can be slow and restrictive. DeSci utilizes decentralized funding mechanisms, such as tokenization and community-driven investments, allowing for more agile and inclusive financial support. Collaboration: Conventional research is typically conducted within isolated institutions, limiting cross-disciplinary collaboration. DeSci fosters global, open-source collaboration, enabling diverse contributors to participate in and accelerate scientific discovery. Transparency and Access: Traditional scientific publishing often involves paywalls and lengthy peer-review processes, restricting access to knowledge. DeSci promotes open-access publishing and transparent peer review, ensuring that scientific findings are readily available to the public and the research community. A prominent player in the DeSci landscape is Data Lake, a platform dedicated to revolutionizing healthcare data sharing through decentralized consent management. By leveraging blockchain technology, Data Lake enables patients to securely
