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What is ResearchCoin (RSC)?

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What is ResearchCoin (RSC)?

ResearchCoin (RSC) is a digital token that rewards high-quality scientific research. In technical terms, ResearchCoin is a digital asset built on the Ethereum blockchain–an ERC20 token. In our vision, it is a new digital asset for the global scientific community. Not only does it have value–it represents a

Prioritization in Science: How Do We Decide What Research Matters Most?

Prioritization in Science: How Do We Decide What Research Matters Most?

Every day, thousands of research papers hit the shelves, each vying for attention in an already overloaded system. Recent bibliometrics reveal that scientific publications have surged by 8-9% annually, for decades. In biomedicine alone, over a million papers flood the PubMed database each year—roughly two papers every minute (Nature,

Announcing the ResearchHub Merchandise Design Contest

Announcing the ResearchHub Merchandise Design Contest

Are you a creative visionary with a passion for design? Do you want to leave your mark in the world of research and innovation? Get ready for the ResearchHub Foundation Merchandise Design Contest! This is your opportunity to showcase your talent and contribute to our mission of empowering researchers worldwide.

Unlocking Innovation: How to Reform Science Funding for Progress

Unlocking Innovation: How to Reform Science Funding for Progress

Is science held back by funding? According to 270 scientists surveyed by Vox, the answer is a resounding yes. They see financial limitations as one of the biggest barriers to breakthroughs (Belluz et al., 2016). The quest to find funding for research in modern science is often riddled with obstacles.

Decentralized Science: The Key to Turning Groundbreaking Research into Real-World Impact.

Decentralized Science: The Key to Turning Groundbreaking Research into Real-World Impact.

Despite billions of dollars being poured into scientific research each year, much of it never sees the light of day. Groundbreaking discoveries often remain buried in academic journals, accessible only to a small circle of scientists. Meanwhile, the world outside the lab struggles to benefit from these advancements, and industries,

Unlocking Scientific Progress: How ResearchHub is Accelerating Academic Publishing

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Unlocking Scientific Progress: How ResearchHub is Accelerating Academic Publishing

Academic publishing is a cornerstone of scientific progress, yet the traditional journal system is riddled with inefficiencies that slow down the dissemination of knowledge and impose significant costs on researchers.

The ResearchHub Story: 5 Years of Accelerating Science

The ResearchHub Story: 5 Years of Accelerating Science

On February 25, 2019, Brian Armstrong, co-founder and CEO of Coinbase, published a blog post outlining five significant challenges confronting the scientific community. Five years later, let us examine how ResearchHub has transformed the research landscape.

Overcoming Goodhart’s Law in Scientific Research

Overcoming Goodhart’s Law in Scientific Research

ResearchHub is introducing a novel reputation and reward algorithm designed to help fix academia's broken incentive structure by directly rewarding high-quality research and the scientists who create it. In this post, we will explain why this approach is sorely needed and how it will benefit scholars around the

ResearchCoin (RSC) and How to Convert it to Cash (USD)

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ResearchCoin (RSC) and How to Convert it to Cash (USD)

Converting your ResearchCoin (RSC) to cash (USD) is a straightforward process. Follow these 4 steps to ensure a smooth conversion.

A History of Academic Publishing

A History of Academic Publishing

Academic publishing is very much at the core of our democratic society. However, has it truly caught up with the digital age yet? Since the invention of the printing press, publishing has embodied the spirit of freedom. It liberated people from the strict doctrines of the Church by making information

Peer Reviewing on ResearchHub

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Peer Reviewing on ResearchHub

ResearchHub’s mission is to accelerate the pace of science. We believe one way to accomplish this is through financially incentivizing open peer reviews with ResearchCoin (RSC). Peer Reviews on ResearchHub are permissionless and don’t require approval to complete. This guide will walk you through signing up, finding papers

Why Scientific Publication is Broken

Why Scientific Publication is Broken

Scientific publication is in crisis. The system designed to validate and disseminate research is fraught with issues that undermine its integrity and effectiveness. In 2023 alone, over 10,000 research papers were retracted, highlighting the severity of the problem . These retractions often stem from issues like data falsification, plagiarism, and

How to Get Your Research Funded by A DeSci DAO: A Step-by-Step Guide.

How to Get Your Research Funded by A DeSci DAO: A Step-by-Step Guide.

Decentralized Science (DeSci) is revolutionizing research funding. Start getting funded in 4 easy steps.

The State of DeSci: An Ecosystem Overview

The State of DeSci: An Ecosystem Overview

Decentralized science (DeSci) represents one of the most promising, but least understood, fields of web3 innovation. This has made it an increasing focus for everyone from serious academics and investors to citizen scientists around the world. And while the term “DeSci” only started appearing in recent years, much of the

What is Decentralized Science?

What is Decentralized Science?

Decentralized Science (DeSci) is a web3-enabled movement that is changing the way the world's researchers collaborate, share, and fund new scientific endeavors. Broadly speaking, DeSci operates on the principle that scientific knowledge should be a public good — freely accessible and openly shared. By incentivizing scientists to share their

A Guide to Understanding US Government Research Funding

A Guide to Understanding US Government Research Funding

Last year, the US government allocated a staggering $243.1 billion to research and development. Yet, securing a slice of this funding pie is no simple feat. It demands more than just merit — it requires a strategic approach. 243.1 billion dollars! — This substantial financial reservoir offers a golden opportunity

NFTs in Science: From Hype to Real-World Innovations

NFTs in Science: From Hype to Real-World Innovations

NFTs aren’t just for art and music anymore. They are revolutionizing science—from protecting against being scooped to enhancing intellectual property and introducing new ways of funding. Here are 3 non obvious use cases of NFTs you should know about. Why NFTs? But aren’t NFTs just hype? What