Proof of DeSci
ValleyDAO
Proof of DeSci by ValleyDAO is a podcast series showcasing real scientific breakthroughs funded through decentralized science. Each episode dives into research milestones, researcher stories, and the impact DeSci is creating, proving that decentralized science works.
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Mar 31, 2025 • 49min
Episode 1 | From Lab to Textile: Hempy's Breakthrough and the Case for DeSci
In this inaugural episode of Proof of DeSci, we dive into Hempy’s groundbreaking research, transforming hemp fibers into softer, more sustainable textiles using enzyme treatments. Join Filippo Fabbri (Hempy Project), Ella McCarthy-Page (Molecule), and Albert Anis and Morgan Richards (ValleyDAO) as they discuss the science behind this achievement, the journey of crowdfunding biotech research through decentralized science (DeSci), and why tangible research breakthroughs like Hempy’s prove the DeSci model works.
