🧵1/ "Is #DeSci the future of science?" I'll argue that while decentralization has value, the real driver of innovation is incentives. This insight suggests we need a new term: #iSci (Incentivized Science). Let's explore why incentives are key. 👇🧵

🧵2/ Science is already a decentralized, global collaborative effort. The challenge lies not in decentralization but in misaligned incentives. Traditional incentive structures haven't kept pace with the demands of modern research.

🧵4/ #iSci makes scientific efforts worthwhile for all involved, answering the critical question: "What's in it for me?" This promises a win-win for the scientific community.

🧵5/ Imagine a world where every researcher, reviewer, and contributor is rewarded through a transparent, fair system that could include tokenization, grants, or recognition, making science more incentivized, rewarding, and impactful. #iSci aims to build this world.

🧵6/ Why focus on incentives rather than just decentralization? Because science thrives on innovation, risk, and discovery. By addressing the incentive model directly, we aim to transcend the limitations of merely decentralized systems.

🧵7/ #iSci's power lies in transforming the incentive structures within the scientific community. It marks a shift in the ethos of how and why we do science, focusing on motivation rather than just governance.

🧵8/ While blockchain is touted for its decentralizing capabilities, its key contribution to #iSci is in redefining incentives. Through tokenization and smart contracts, we see a clear, equitable path for rewarding scientific endeavors.

🧵9/ We're not abandoning the principles of #DeSci but building upon them. By emphasizing incentives, we aim for a community that's not only decentralized but also dynamically engaged and innovatively driven. The journey to a better scientific ecosystem involves navigating complex challenges.

🧵10/ This is just the beginning. As we chart the course for #iSci, your insights are invaluable. Join the conversation and help shape a paradigm where the right incentives lead to groundbreaking discoveries.

🧵11/ Together, we can pave the way for a future where science is more collaborative, more reliable, and more impactful than ever before.

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🧵3/ #iSci proposes a model where incentives align closely with the ethos of discovery and innovation.