Blockchain Science Verification

Balaji proposes creating a blockchain-based platform for scientific research verification that transforms traditional scientific paper publishing into a decentralized, mathematically verifiable system. This platform would allow anyone with a computer to independently verify scientific claims and calculations.

Key Points:

• Blockchain Integration for Scientific Papers:

  • Put research papers, code, and datasets on-chain
  • Enable independent verification of calculations and conclusions
  • Create universal format for scientific papers, similar to crypto's standardized address format

• Key Features:

  • Open access to all research papers and underlying data
  • Reproducible research through templated papers
  • Track citation trails through blockchain verification
  • Common format for all papers instead of different journal formats
  • Ability to import libraries from previous papers (similar to GitHub)

• Verification System:

  • Multiple independent confirmations of research calculations
  • Post-upload verification of conclusions
  • Ability to check figures, tables, and citations
  • Track premises back through citation chain

• Benefits:

  • Makes science more checkable and cumulative
  • Removes paywalls and accessibility issues
  • Enables global verification by anyone with a computer
  • Creates unified format for scientific publishing
  • Reduces reliance on institutional authority for verification

• Technical Implementation:

  • Uses crypto-style confirmation system
  • Leverages existing computer infrastructure
  • Creates open state database for scientific research
  • Enables mathematical verification rather than simple peer review