Debio is a decentralized biomedical network that enables users to conduct genetic and medical testing anonymously from home, utilizing smart contracts and blockchain technology to ensure data sovereignty. The platform facilitates collaboration among labs for the analysis of biomedical data while maintaining user privacy, addressing the need for secure and private medical testing solutions.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Traditional genetic and biomedical testing often requires individuals to disclose personal information, raising concerns about data privacy and potential misuse of sensitive genetic data by insurance companies or employers. Existing systems lack mechanisms to ensure user anonymity and data sovereignty throughout the testing process.
Solution
DeBio Network provides a decentralized platform for anonymous genetic and biomedical testing, leveraging blockchain technology and smart contracts to ensure user data sovereignty. The platform enables users to order tests and submit samples to labs without revealing their identity, maintaining control over their genetic information. Test results are encrypted with the user's public key and stored on a decentralized storage network, accessible only with their private key. This approach fosters collaboration among labs while preserving user anonymity and preventing unauthorized access to sensitive data.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes individuals seeking anonymous and secure genetic or biomedical testing, as well as genetic testing laboratories looking to expand their reach and collaborate with other labs in a privacy-preserving manner.
Features
- Anonymous sample submission process using a public key, eliminating the need for personally identifiable information
- Marketplace for genetic testing products from various labs, promoting competition and innovation
- Smart contracts to manage payments and ensure secure data handling
- Decentralized storage of encrypted test results, providing users with full control over their data
- Compatibility with KILT Protocol for verifiable credentials, enhancing trust and transparency
- InterPlanetary File System (IPFS) for efficient storage of large genomic files
- Support for various biomedical tests, including genetic testing, disease lab testing, and electronic medical record data sharing