BitDoctor.ai hosted another dynamic Web3 panel discussion with 4 expert speakers

Bitdoctor hosted a Twitter Space on 25th November 2024, at 3:30 PM UTC. Participants included representatives of BitDoctor.ai (Asher), Muhdo (Nathan), ZayaAI (Mister Spread), BiohackerDAO (Mgoes), and Hippocrat (Justin). The discussion highlighted DeSci (Decentralized Science) as a rapidly rising Web3 narrative, with endorsements from crypto leaders like CZ, Vitalik, and Brian Armstrong.

Why these figures are backing DeSci and its potential to reshape science and healthcare

1. Shifting Web3 Priorities:

Asher: Highlighted DeSci’s rise as a narrative that moves Web3 beyond non-utility projects into meaningful applications.

Spread: Noted Web3’s maturing space and leaders seeking legacy-impact projects. He suggested DeSci reflects a broader trend toward serious, purposeful innovation.

2. Focus on Longevity and Prevention:

Spread: Referenced global trends in health and figures like Bryan Johnson driving the longevity narrative.

Nathan: Stressed that DeSci aligns with the global push for preventative healthcare, blockchain’s transparency, and user-controlled data.

3. Democratization of Science Funding:

Mgoes: Emphasized how blockchain allows individuals — not just institutions — to invest in early-stage biotech, bypassing restrictive traditional funding.

Asher: Advocated for decentralized research funding to counteract monopolies and facilitate unrestricted innovation.

4. Blockchain’s Role in Healthcare:

Nathan: Explained how Web3 introduces transparency in healthcare, enabling individuals to see and control their data. They noted DeSci could bridge gaps between traditional systems and decentralized innovation.

5. DeSci’s Growth Challenges and Opportunities:

Nathan: Highlighted the importance of patience, as scientific research often requires years to bear fruit, contrasting with their readiness to deliver utility immediately.

Mgoes: Echoed sentiments about DeSci onboarding new participants into crypto, creating use cases that expand Web3’s reach beyond finance.

DeSci’s Role in Mass Adoption from Web2 to Web3

The second part of the Twitter Space explored whether the DeSci space can drive significant adoption from Web2 to Web3, potentially at a scale similar to DeFi and GameFi. Here’s a concise overview of the key points and perspectives shared by participants:

1. Need for Seamless User Experiences

Spread emphasized that mass adoption requires apps and tools to be seamless and intuitive. He noted that current Web3 tools like MetaMask remain complex for mainstream users.

Zaya.ai is focusing on making its services frictionless, such as enabling users to pay in fiat or crypto without needing to understand the underlying blockchain infrastructure.

2. Real-world Use Cases in Healthcare

Zaya.ai is collaborating with the Indonesian government to eradicate tuberculosis by deploying campaign hospitals and AI-driven diagnostics. This model is intended to scale to India, Africa, and beyond, integrating blockchain without users necessarily being aware of it.

Each diagnostic transaction triggers backend token purchases, creating a practical and scalable Web3 application that drives adoption organically.

3. Attracting Diverse User Groups

Mgoes highlighted that DeSci can appeal to entirely new demographics, such as science enthusiasts or longevity advocates. Projects like BiohackerDAO could draw individuals interested in self-optimization, moving the focus beyond traditional crypto user bases.

4. Trust and Rewards for Personal Data

Nathan pointed out that health data is deeply personal, and blockchain’s transparency helps build trust. They emphasized rewarding users for sharing health data responsibly, creating an appealing model for both Web2 and Web3 users.

5. Community and Incentives

The panel agreed on the role of rewards — be it financial or health-related — in encouraging participation. Projects are striving to make these rewards meaningful and transparent, unlike traditional Web2 loyalty programs.

6. Potential for Scalability and Inclusion

The DeSci space, much like Play-to-Earn games, has the potential to onboard large numbers of users by providing tangible benefits and tapping into diverse interests like health, longevity, and community-driven research funding.

Potential for DeSci to Join The Top Web3 Projects:

1. Retail Liquidity and Market Growth:

Justin: Believes retail liquidity will play a crucial role in the growth of DeSci projects, similar to what happened with gaming projects during the last bull market. Explains that during bull markets, it’s retail investors who push prices up, and DeSci has the potential to attract this liquidity once the value proposition is understood by a wider audience.

2. Real-World Impact vs. Market Cap:

Mgoes: Stresses the importance of DeSci’s real-world value, but acknowledges that larger market caps will help bring more attention to the sector, which benefits all involved.

Spread: Shares the hope that DeSci projects can reach large valuations, creating a positive impact on the Web3 ecosystem.

3. The Role of Long-Term Investment in DeSci:

Spread: Suggests that DeSci projects could attract long-term investors who believe in their potential, especially as the sector matures, shifting liquidity away from stablecoins and into promising projects with real-world applications.

4. Growing Interest in DeSci:

Mgoes: Points out the growing attention on DeSci projects

Whether traditional pharma companies will enter the decentralized science (DeSci) space

1. Gradual Entry through Small Projects

Traditional pharma giants like Pfizer, GSK, and AstraZeneca are expected to explore the DeSci space cautiously. They may begin with small, stealth projects rather than large-scale initiatives. These companies often observe the potential of emerging fields before fully committing, akin to how traditional finance eventually embraced decentralized finance (DeFi). The timeline for significant involvement might stretch beyond 12–24 months unless driven by regulatory or technological shifts in key markets like the U.S.

2. Traditional Players Watching Closely

Major medical technology firms such as Leica and Johnson & Johnson are already observing developments in blockchain and DeSci. Tools like Zaya’s AI software, capable of connecting to medical devices via APIs, highlight how blockchain could enhance interoperability in healthcare. However, the bureaucracy inherent to healthcare and medical sectors could slow adoption.

3. DeSci as a Catalyst for Efficiency

Inefficiencies and waste in the global healthcare system — valued at over $4 trillion annually — underscore the need for innovation. Decentralized approaches may offer solutions, enabling more effective systems and reducing costs. Personal experiences, like the inefficiencies faced during cancer treatment, emphasize the transformative potential of DeSci.

4. Early Initiatives and Conferences

Events like a recent DeSci conference in Korea demonstrate progress, where collaborations with traditional healthcare institutions were forged. Such initiatives aim to educate and integrate conventional players into the DeSci ecosystem. Upcoming conferences planned for 2024 may further these efforts, potentially drawing participation from both the DeSci community and pharma giants.

5. Collaboration over Competition

There is a strong emphasis on fostering collaboration between Web3 innovators and traditional players. The DeSci space needs traditional healthcare’s involvement to scale its impact and drive mainstream adoption, ultimately benefiting patients by reducing healthcare costs and improving outcomes.

Do prominent crypto figures like Brian Armstrong and CZ (Changpeng Zhao) have a coordinated strategy to push the DeSci (Decentralized Science) narrative, or is it coincidental?

1. General Sentiments:

Spread: Expressed gratitude for being part of the space and emphasized the passion and effort of the community to improve lives. Highlighted the long-standing contributions of builders in the DeSci sector, suggesting their cumulative efforts led to this moment.

2. Crypto Icons’ Intentions and Strategies:

Asher: Believes figures like Brian Armstrong and CZ are genuine in their efforts to push meaningful initiatives in the crypto space. Mentioned that these icons aim to counteract the negative aspects of Web3 (e.g., scams and non-utility projects) by promoting projects with real-world utility and impact.

Justin: Noted Brian Armstrong’s involvement in the DeSci narrative via projects like ResearchHub, albeit without aggressive promotion. CZ has shown sporadic interest, recently investing in bio-related projects like BioXYZ, suggesting behind-the-scenes work on the DeSci narrative.

Conclusion

The Space concluded with collaborative growth and optimism:

Justin: Highlighted the importance of collaborative efforts among DeSci projects to gain more exposure and reach mainstream audiences. Emphasized the non-competitive, community-driven nature of the space.

Spread: Drew an analogy between DeSci and the growth of a bamboo tree — slow but poised for exponential growth after years of nurturing. Expressed admiration for the achievements in DeSci over the past four years, attributing it to collective effort and resilience.

Nathan: Encouraged the audience to engage with their platform, suggesting active participation in DeSci projects as a way to drive the space forward.

The panel discussion lasted for 75 minutes and garnered an impressive 190,000 listeners!

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