OpenCann is developing an open-source marketplace for the cannabis industry that facilitates the exchange of data, code, and research related to cannabis. The platform aims to create liquidity for digital assets and promote collaboration within the cannabis sector through transparent, community-governed infrastructure.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
The cannabis industry lacks standardized, open-source platforms for sharing research data, code, and other digital assets, hindering collaboration and slowing the development of cannabis-based therapeutics. The absence of community-governed infrastructure limits transparency and liquidity for these digital assets.
Solution
OpenCann is developing an open-source, decentralized marketplace built on the NEAR blockchain to facilitate the exchange of data, code, and research related to cannabis. The platform aims to accelerate the development of cannabis-based therapeutics by providing a space where anyone can find, fund, and participate in cannabis research. By leveraging blockchain technology, OpenCann promotes transparency, community governance, and the creation of liquid digital assets within the cannabis sector. The platform incentivizes participation in open-source cannabis research by rewarding contributions to decentralized science.
Target Audience
The primary users are cannabis researchers, data scientists, and developers interested in contributing to and benefiting from open-source cannabis research, as well as cannabis consumers seeking access to transparent and reliable information.
Features
- Decentralized marketplace for cannabis-related data, code, and research assets
- Built on the NEAR blockchain for transparency and security
- Community-governed infrastructure promoting collaboration
- Tools for funding and participating in cannabis research projects
- Integration with NEAR wallets for secure transactions
- Support for token-gated access to premium research and data
- Decentralized storage of research data