Open Cluster

Open Cluster is a multi-platform set of integrated software tools and solutions for scholarly funding, publishing, and conferences designed to build an equitable ecosystem for research, innovation and communication. The current landscape of scholarly research is affected by systematic limitations, misguided financial incentives, and lack of clarity in journal publishing processes among researchers, authors, reviewers, and editors. By applying decentralized science (DeSci) technology, Open Cluster's platforms and software tools allow for efficient and equitable task management in funding, publishing, and dissemination. As we design the future of DeSci for research publishing, funding, and conferences, Open Cluster leverages blockchain applications to provide immutable and transparent solutions to every process in scholarly research. Such solutions will ensure proper management and monitoring of publishing and funding milestones for all parties involved, helping to promote the production of high-quality research for superior innovation in all scholarly fields.