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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 by diversifying funding sources and eliminating barriers to entry. How can you benefit from this? As a researcher, you may have some questions on how to get funding from a DeSci DAO (decentralized autonomous organization). Which DAOs are open to funding your research?

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