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The Max Planck Digital Library (MPDL) is thrilled to announce the launch of the Max Planck Decentralized Science Initiative “DeSci Connect”. DeSci Connect aims to transform scientific collaboration by embracing principles of openness, transparency, and democratization. Through the integration of Web3 technologies, the initiative fosters secure, transparent, and accountable data sharing, creating new pathways for scientific discovery.

The initiative will actively engage with the international DeSci movement to understand and shape its impact on the scientific community and to influence and guide the movement's trajectory by staying at the forefront of decentralized science developments. It will provide strategic advice to MPG management and researchers, highlighting potential new DeSci tools and methodologies that could enhance scientific outcomes. DeSci Connect aims to integrate these innovative approaches, to empower researchers to achieve greater transparency, collaboration, and efficiency in their work.

“The Max Planck Decentralized Science Initiative represents a bold step towards a new era in science where collaborative and equitable research practices flourish,” said Friederike Kleinfercher, Head of the Max Planck Decentralized Science Initiative. “By harnessing blockchain technology, we are building an environment where scientific findings are more accessible, accountable, and secure for all.”

Beyond open data access, DeSci Connect fosters groundbreaking web3-models for research funding and evaluation, enabling scientists to gain direct support from the community and paving the way for sustainable, community-backed research.

With DeSci Connect, the Max Planck Society is one of the first traditional research organizations to pioneer the strategic entry into the field of decentralized science.

For further details on the Max Planck Decentralized Science Initiative DeSci Connect and its activities, please visit the initiative's details here.