[IDEATION] Founding Proposal for Bankless DeSci Working Group (in progress)

Bankless DeSci Working Group

The Bankless DeSci Working Group (BDWG) will focus on exploring the Bankless thesis and its applications in DeSci, DataFi, and dataDAOs.

Most DeSci projects tend to actively avoid anything to do with Defi due to the stereotypical reputation of crypto as a scam, especially after events of the past year.

Leaning into these concerns to explore how DeFi can be ethically integrated into DeSci and DataFi in ways that align the values of both movements has huge potential for unlocking access to knowledge as a universal public good.

We’ll explore the latest research and progress in DeFi, DeSci, DataFi, Data Science, DataDAO Tokenomics, DataDAO Governance, and DataDAO IP & legal.

Decentralized science (DeSci) | ethereum.org

An overview of decentralized science on Ethereum

https://ethereum.org/en/desci/

Squad

Contributor list → https://t.me/BanklessDeSci/341/352

Flowscience, Project Manager (Discord @flowscience)

Anaphant:

Fine:

Nishant

Bharat:

Kryptoshrimp:

Nahue:

Yuna:

Multisig: @flow_science @banklesschick @CryptoReuMD @kryptoshrimp @mantisclone

Opportunity

The BDWG creates a pipeline for:

• DeSci funding opportunities (scientists new to web3)

• DeSci Education
For BDAO members
For scientists new to web3
For non-scientists in web3

• Web3 education for scientists (non-BDAO members)
Independent researchers
Student/entrepreneurial scientists

• Guild & Dept collaborations
Writers guild → science content
Bankless Academy → “What is DeSci?” 101 onboarding lesson

• Marketing & content for BDAO
Existing experience on Crypto Sapiens
Outreach to a new area of web3 BDAO isn’t currently touching at all
Searching the BDAO server for “DeSci” revealed it had been nearly 3 months since anyone used the term before I posted something in the brainstorming channel.

• Outreach for DAOlationships

• Clients for BC

• Dealflow for Fight Club

Support Requested

• BDWG Organizer(s), 27 hours per season
10 weeks @ 1.2 hours each week = 12 hours per season
Alternate weeks between (1hr) planning/organizing and (1hr) hosting meetings
~15min per week engaging participants in the Telegram group (updates, polls, Bankless education, onboarding, etc)
2 hours to prepare seasonal KPI report and retrospective

• Social Media
5 weeks @ 2 hours per week = 10 hours per season
(30min) Design a social media graphic (e.g. using DreamStudio and/or Canva) for the upcoming session topic
(1hr) Write a tweet thread to accompany the social media graphic
(30min) Schedule a post from the CGD Twitter account tagging BanklessDAO (e.g. using Tweetshift or Buffer)

Deliverables

1. Comarketing campaign with other DeSci Projects
• Biweekly tweet threads with custom graphics tagging BanklessDAO

2. Create and maintain a centralized resource library where all materials (recordings, presentations, infographics, articles, etc.) can be accessed.

3. Create a mentoring program where experienced members can offer guidance to newcomers.
• Pair up seasoned members with newcomers for a mentorship program.
• Set goals for the mentorship program, such as helping newcomers understand the vision, values, and operations of BDAO, and providing assistance in their learning journey.

4. Telegram Group: t.me/BanklessDeSci
• Dedicated “Polls” channel. First poll gauges new member interest in subtopics.
• Brings in people from the broader DeSci community and helps them learn about the Bankless community
• Doesn’t clog up the server

1. Biweekly meetings on Huddle01
• 1-hour unconference style meetings where people sign up ahead of time, Implement AMA sessions with industry experts or BDAO members who are proficient in specific areas of interest.
• Brings in people from the broader DeSci community and helps them learn about the Bankless community
• Doesn’t clog up the server
• Integrate a reward system, such as badges, tokens, or certifications, for active participation and contributions.

1. Monthly presentations at Community Call to update the general BDAO membership about content and progress.

1. Seasonal KPIs reported to GC
• Number of sessions, including title/topic(s) for each session and their date
• Attendance records and/or session notes
• Narrative retrospective providing insights (successes/failures) and plans to improve with references to specific KPIs.