Writing & Media

Writing

Short essays and reflections based on real experience in the field, focused on coordination, system failures, incentives, and decision‑making under uncertainty.

The DeSci Manifesto

Community‑authored manifesto for decentralized science, co‑written with contributors from BeakerDAO, DeSci SINO, DeSci LATAM, DeSci Asia, Hetu Protocol, and IXO Protocol. Covers principles for transparent, collaborative, and censorship‑resistant research.

2024 DeSci Recap: Progress, Challenges, and a Vision for 2025

Year‑end analysis of the decentralized science ecosystem — what worked, what didn't, and where the field is heading.

Speaking

Tulum Crypto Fest 2024

Content Board member. Led programming for the Pop‑Up Cities & Biotech track alongside Teresa Catagnino, exploring nomadic startup societies, decentralized governance, and longevity infrastructure.

AuraVerse

30‑day pop‑up village organized by AuraSci, focused on DeSci, longevity, AI, and decentralized systems. A live experiment in coordination and community governance.

Tulum Crypto Fest 2022

Keynote speaker as Founder of More Women in Crypto.

Media & Mentions

BGA x AuraSci x Hetu Protocol: $100K Joint Fund for DeSci

Strategic partnership establishing a $100K fund for DeSci innovation targeting climate, biomedical research, education, and open data.

Tulum Crypto Fest 2024: Merging Nature, Innovation and Decentralized Communities

Coverage of the festival where Francesca served on the Content Board.