NFgenes is a decentralized science (DeSci) project aiming to bring data and collaboration for human genome research to the blockchain. Share knowledge, create value, build a community and teach science.
- Roadmap
- NFgene List and Genesis Collection
- Methodology for Compiling original list of NFgenes
- Utilities (Mostly experimental at this point)
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identify the initial list of ~20,000 unique human genes and save a keyed json file of the list to IPFS. The information for each gene entry in the list will contain the base set of data for each NFgene.
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design a decentralized, updatable and readable storage solution for all human gene related data (DNA, RNA and protein level)
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publish long term project roadmap and begin applying for grants
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identify and compile a list of labs, researchers & foundations to airdrop genesis mint NFTs to
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build a web3 front end user interface to allow advanced query capabilities and data harvesting.
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Anticipated users expected to be considered 'power users' who will be consuming large amounts of data and need ability to query entire gene database.
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a small fee per query will be charged, along the lines of something between $0.35 - $0.85 per query, with the aim to keep query fee below $1.00
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Query fees will be used to fund further UI improvements and pay royalties back to NFgene holders and NFgene DAO
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create a DAO that provides exclusive access to genesis mint holders
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enables decentralized governance of the NFgene ecosystem to
- promote the sharing of human genome data
- create value for the scientific community
- build a community that promotes education through NFTs
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assign a multi-sig wallet to the DAO that enables governance
- controls all NFgene project contracts
- enables a peer review process for data integrity
- controls any funding received from royalties or grants
- approves commission of new NFgene projects
- approves distribution of DAO funs for grants & bounties
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incentivise collaborations with artists to create representations of:
- Proteins
- 3D models of single proteins
- protein complexes (protein-protein interactions)
- functions
- dysfunctions (mutation effects)
- DNA - RNA - protein interactions
- Proteins
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develop a royalty model that compensates artists and provides revenue for NFgene DAO to offer bounties and commission more projects