Is Decentralized Science (DeSci) the biggest scientific shift since the internet with Andrew Hemingway

SummaryIn this episode, we sit down with Andrew Hemingway, founder of the DeSci Alliance, to explore how Web3 is transforming how science is funded, shared, and collaborated on - from breaking pharma’s data monopoly to onboarding citizen scientists from Reddit.Whether you're curious about DeSci, a startup founder in healthtech, or just want to understand how blockchain and science can finally converge for real-world impact on individuals like us - this conversation is for you.Topics We Cover:- What is DeSci and why does it matter now- How DeSci can disrupt the "big boys club" of traditional science- The low-hanging fruit: data, privacy, and funding- Using X (Twitter) Communities to build ecosystems- Why the DeSci Alliance is amplifying—not gatekeeping—the space- The untapped potential of biohackers, Reddit researchers, and citizen scienceGuest: Andrew HemingwayFormerly with Tron & Avalanche, now on a mission to build the connective tissue of decentralized science through the DeSci Alliance.Chapters00:00 Introduction to DeSci and Its Importance01:21 Andrew's Journey into Web3 and DeSci04:39 The Formation of DeSci Alliance08:52 Utilizing Twitter Communities for DeSci11:10 The Current State of DeSci Communities13:16 The Need for Unity in DeSci14:41 Challenges in Communicating DeSci's Value18:36 Exploring the Scope of DeSci Beyond Healthcare20:01 Building a Community in Science22:36 Low-Hanging Fruit in Data Services28:08 The Future of Data Sharing in Pharma29:14 Emerging Voices in the D-Sci Space31:55 Seriousness of the D-Sci Community33:53 The Importance of Narrative in D-Sci35:56 Future Directions for D-Sci AllianceHit Subscribe for more interviews on:- DeSci- Web3 for scientists- Blockchain in healthcare- Crypto funding models- Peer review reform- Tokenizing research- Decentralized data collaboration- New Health and Wellness data sharing models Support the showI hope you liked today's episode. If you have any comments please reach out on socials, and let's chat. And as always, don't forget to sign up for Web3Magic and follow me across social media to enjoy the colorful ride!COLLECT THIS EPISODEOn Pods.Media: https://pods.media/web3-magic Listen in your favorite app:Watch & Subscribe on YouTube - http://tinyurl.com/w3m-youtubeListen & Subscribe on Apple - http://tinyurl.com/w3m-appleListen & Subscribe on Spotify - http://tinyurl.com/w3m-spotify FOLLOW US: Subscribe and see all episodes - https://web3magic.xyz Follow Web3Magic (X) - https://twitter.com/Web3MagicHQ Follow BFG (X) - https://twitter.com/aka_BFG Follow BFG (Farcaster) - https://warpcast.com/bfg Follow Web3Magic channel (Farcaster) - https://warpcast.com/~/channel/web3magic