Please describe your proposed solution
TL;DR
- MuseMatrix is a Decentralized Research Institute applying Web3 tools in science.
- We are currently running a Fellowship of scientists/developers through an Ethereum-funded grant.
- We propose to run a specific cohort of scientists/Cardano developers through our six-month programme.
- We aim to develop tangible DeSci projects on the Cardano Blockchain.
MuseMatrix is a Decentralised Research Institute focused on applying web3 tooling in science. It is currently running a Fellowship that groups scientists, Web3 developers, AI, and zK researchers together for a six-month programme. This program includes two months of peer-to-peer learning and four months of project incubation. Cross-pollinating different groups that normally don't overlap is a core part of the Fellowship. The current Cohort is funded by grants from the Ethereum ecosystem.
MuseMatrix has an emphasis on cross-chain and chain-agnostic tooling, and we propose the following:
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Curriculum Integration: MuseMatrix will include Cardano in the blockchain curriculum for all Fellows
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Cardano-Specific Cohort: MuseMatrix will run a Cardano-specific cohort for the Fellowship consisting of 10 scientists/cardano developers in a six-month programme culminating in a demo day.
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Project Bounties: Offer bounties for fellows who choose to develop their DeSci projects on Cardano.
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Expert Engagement: Invite Cardano developers, thought leaders and academics to conduct workshops or speak at events.
The fellowship will be structured around peer-to-peer learning, mentorship, workshops, and weekly check-ins. It will culminate in a demo day, during which participants will showcase their projects to the community.
The Ethereum and Cardano cohorts will have plenty of opportunities to interact with each other as we welcome cross-pollination of skills, ideas, and ecosystems!
This project will engage Cardano developers, scientists, the Cardano community, and the broader blockchain Community. The impact will be demonstrated by successfully running the Fellowship and producing tangible products/scientific research articles. The project is unique as it would directly fund the creation of a Cardano cohort in a Decentralised Science Fellowship. Our approach of mixing different skills/ecosystems with a focus on cross-chain and chain-agnostic tools is also unique.
Objectives
- Drive the development of tangible DeSci projects on Cardano.
- Enhance participants' skills in blockchain technology and expose them to Cardano's smart contract languages and tools.
- Upskill Cardano developers in DeSci opportunities so they can continue building useful Cardano DeSci projects in the future
- Foster a collaborative and supportive community of scientists and developers within the Cardano ecosystem.
- Long-term Impact: Establish a sustainable pipeline of innovative scientific projects that continue to grow and evolve on Cardano.