đšđź BLOCKCHAIN BETS ON #SCIENCE
đčDecentralized prediction markets like Polymarket and Pump.science are being tested to fix scienceâs reproducibility crisis.
đčSupporters believe crowdsourced financial forecasts can reward truthful research and expose flawed studies faster than peer review.
đčCritics worry that betting could distort scientific credibility, but DeSci advocates say transparent, diverse participation ensures integrity.
đčLegal hurdles remain, with some countries labeling such markets as gambling.
đčAI-powered oracles and better data audits are addressing reliability issues.
âA small bet could spark a big reckoning.â
â Sasha Shilina, PhD