Please describe your proposed solution
Network states/Pop-up cities have largely been dominated by Ethererum, so this proposal will demonstrate Cardano's involvement in current edge innovation.
The focus of this Network state is real world applications (especially but not limited to) science. Traditional science is slow-moving and bound by outdated, centralized systems. Scientific collaboration is fragmented, and there’s limited awareness of how blockchain can address these issues. This creates barriers to rapid scientific progress, efficient data sharing, and collaborative development.
Our Approach:
Castalia, a network state, will run a three-week event in Mexico City from the end of November to the middle of December. The focus will be on real world applications, in particular, science. Castalia will serve as a pop-up city where participants will work on how blockchain can enhance scientific knowledge and collaboration. The event itself will be blockchain agnostic, it will feature elements of Ethereum and this is an opportunity for it to also feature Cardano
Uniqueness and Relevance to Cardano:
DeSci is an underexplored opportunity in blockchain and science throughout Mexico, we will engage with the local Cardano community and run a series of Cardarno-focused educational sessions and hands-on workshops throughout the three-week event (eg showcasing Marlowe, Aiken, UTXO model and other developments on Cardano). The goal is to increase awareness of Cardano's role in both network states and in science.
Beneficiaries:
The primary beneficiaries will be scientists, biohackers, biotech innovators, and Web3 developers who can leverage blockchain to solve research bottlenecks, secure funding, and collaborate more effectively. Cardano will benefit from increased adoption in the scientific sector, becoming a central pillar in the global decentralized science movement.