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The Optispan Podcast with Matt Kaeberlein

Crypto-Powered Science: How Blockchain & DAOs Are Reimagining Longevity Research | 97

Feb 6, 2025
Benji Leibowitz, Co-founder and CEO of DeepMind, discusses how blockchain can revolutionize biotech research funding. He explains the concept of tokenized intellectual property and how DAOs can enhance trust and collaboration in scientific communities. The talk emphasizes innovative methods in longevity research, like the rotor rod test for mouse endurance. Leibowitz also shares insights on the future of funding through cryptocurrency and the role of community engagement in fostering scientific innovation.
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  • Tokenizing intellectual property can streamline biotech collaboration by facilitating easy transactions and reducing the need for legal intermediaries.
  • Decentralized Autonomous Organizations empower token holders to collectively govern IP, aligning funding decisions with the interests of participants.

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Tokenization of Intellectual Property

The podcast discusses the concept of tokenizing intellectual property (IP) to streamline collaboration and reduce costs associated with traditional licensing agreements. By converting IP into cryptographic tokens, parties can facilitate easier transactions without the need for legal intermediary involvement. This transformation allows collaborators to share ownership of discoveries proportionate to the number of tokens they hold, significantly lowering the barriers to enter collaborative research and development. The discussion highlights that this approach could potentially revolutionize the biotech sector by fostering innovation and collaboration among different organizations.

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