Summary
In 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 science
Guest: Andrew Hemingway
Formerly with Tron & Avalanche, now on a mission to build the connective tissue of decentralized science through the DeSci Alliance.

Chapters
00:00 Introduction to DeSci and Its Importance
01:21 Andrew's Journey into Web3 and DeSci
04:39 The Formation of DeSci Alliance
08:52 Utilizing Twitter Communities for DeSci
11:10 The Current State of DeSci Communities
13:16 The Need for Unity in DeSci
14:41 Challenges in Communicating DeSci's Value
18:36 Exploring the Scope of DeSci Beyond Healthcare
20:01 Building a Community in Science
22:36 Low-Hanging Fruit in Data Services
28:08 The Future of Data Sharing in Pharma
29:14 Emerging Voices in the D-Sci Space
31:55 Seriousness of the D-Sci Community
33:53 The Importance of Narrative in D-Sci
35:56 Future Directions for D-Sci Alliance
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- 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

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