How Blockchain Can Transform Science
I also published published this article at https://ecency.com/hive-196387/@mythcrusher/how-blockchain-can-transform-science When people think of blockchain, they usually think of cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin or Ethereum. While cryptocurrency is great, it is certainly not the only use of blockchain technology. Another use rarely talked about is decentralized publishing and proof of intellectual property, which has potential to change many industries that use publishing, including science. This can be done either by using a decentralized publishing blockchain based platform, or by minting a book or article as an NFT on the Ethereum, Solana, or other blockchain that allows smart contracts, and then publishing somewhere else. In fact, a person can do both. While NFTs are often associated with bad, highly overpriced digital artwork, just like the blockchain technology they are based on, that is by far not their only use. NFTs used for publishing purposes can provide proof ...