Summary

In this episode of the Odyssey podcast, Max interviews Ivo Betke, COO of Molecule, discussing the intersection of decentralized science (DeSci) and blockchain technology. They explore the challenges faced by the biotech industry, the role of Molecule in facilitating citizen-led science, and the innovative funding mechanisms that allow for more direct community involvement in scientific research. Ivo shares insights on the lifecycle of projects within DeSci, the legal and regulatory hurdles, and the potential of AI in hypothesis generation. The conversation also touches on the future of DeSci, the functionality of the Bio token, and the importance of community engagement in scientific advancements.

Chapters
(00:00 ) Introduction to DeSci and Blockchain's Role
(03:29 ) Molecule's Impact on Decentralized Science
(06:09 ) Project Lifecycle and Funding in DeSci
(08:50 ) Real-World Applications and Success Stories
(11:53 ) Economic Flows and Token Dynamics
(14:36 ) Regulatory Challenges and Opportunities
(17:22 ) Molecule and Bio: Structure and Function
(20:14 ) Community Engagement and Project Vetting
(22:40 ) Protecting Investors and Scientific Integrity
(24:05 ) The Role of AI in Hypothesis Generation
(27:54 ) AI as an Accessibility Tool in Science
(29:16 ) Ivo's Journey into Biotech and Molecule
(31:03 ) Enabling Scientific Infrastructure Funding
(33:03 ) Challenges and Criticisms of Decentralized Science
(35:35 ) Valuation of Scientific Tokens
(37:08 ) Exciting Upcoming Projects in Decentralized Science
(39:53 ) The Future of Decentralized Science and Community Involvement

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