{"title": "reframe", "logoImg": "bafkreifdcevuzv722f2cflvqhf7uxowoym4nkqw6xoxnwwb6l4yspv7wni", "website": "https://vkozlova.notion.site/reframe-5ee644d1d1434f6fbd7f9e6ac88bddb0?pvs=4", "bannerImg": "bafkreiczp3zr3b544hebhcutjjadctgrlxc5sdgqf4dxtg3abjc3it5oai", "createdAt": 1723471627343, "userGithub": "", "credentials": {"twitter": {"type": ["VerifiableCredential"], "proof": {"jws": "eyJhbGciOiJFZERTQSIsImNyaXQiOlsiYjY0Il0sImI2NCI6ZmFsc2V9..1lFg3hmsaqUkmgkiXl-lpYzVukhJreMUTuvZNakyvN-OIDbsnWBPvt5c184igx-pOCSsxaqa7vmkxZEofHbxBQ", "type": "Ed25519Signature2018", "created": "2024-08-12T14:02:42.470Z", "proofPurpose": "assertionMethod", "verificationMethod": "did:key:z6MkghvGHLobLEdj1bgRLhS4LPGJAvbMA1tn2zcRyqmYU5LC#z6MkghvGHLobLEdj1bgRLhS4LPGJAvbMA1tn2zcRyqmYU5LC"}, "issuer": "did:key:z6MkghvGHLobLEdj1bgRLhS4LPGJAvbMA1tn2zcRyqmYU5LC", "@context": ["https://www.w3.org/2018/credentials/v1"], "issuanceDate": "2024-08-12T14:02:42.470Z", "expirationDate": "2024-11-10T14:02:42.470Z", "credentialSubject": {"id": "did:pkh:eip155:1:0x84484b87b57652967E61dff875e694650e767167", "hash": "v0.0.0:yPcNu3ZXq5f+6Wx3HXA/QCY/hiWLrPQirjFwux3hZ48=", "@context": [{"hash": "https://schema.org/Text", "provider": "https://schema.org/Text"}], "provider": "ClearTextTwitter#vicosvv"}}}, "description": "**Description**\nThe development of decentralised technologies presents a unique opportunity to build a more equitable digital future. However, the current landscape often replicates and further reinforces exclusionary practices found in traditional systems. Instead of truly \"revolutionising and onboarding the next billion users,\" it contributes to the marginalisation of certain groups based on gender, race, socioeconomic status, tech affinity, and other identity markers. This research initiative, which began as a master’s thesis, will critically examine the exclusionary practices embedded within the Web3 space, focusing on how these practices are perpetuated.\n\nThrough a combination of ethnographic studies, interviews, and sociolinguistic analysis of community interactions, this initiative aims to uncover the underlying factors that contribute to exclusion within Web3. The findings will be used to develop practical strategies and frameworks that promote a more inclusive and intersectional approach to blockchain-based project development and community building.\n\n\n**Motivation**\nBuilding on the positive feedback received from my master's thesis, I am motivated to continue this work to address the pressing need for critically re-evaluating the current narrative in the space. The way many projects have been targeting vulnerable groups with the promise to solve their problems introduces ethical concerns. By targeting those in less developed economic regions under the guise of solving their problems, we risk reinforcing neo-colonial practices. \n\nMeanwhile, many initiatives aimed at encouraging participation from non-male contributors fall into patriarchal patterns. For example, they might assume that women are less technically skilled and thus focus on superficial engagement rather than fostering genuine inclusion. Such programs often emphasise mentorship in ways that unintentionally reinforce stereotypes about women's need for guidance, rather than acknowledging and addressing the broader cultural and systemic barriers they face.\n\nAs technology continues to grow, we have to ensure that it does not perpetuate the same biases found in traditional systems. Otherwise, it will remain confined within its current bubble.\n\n**Importance**\nThis research is important as it addresses the gap between the ideals of decentralisation and \"accessibility for all\" and the reality of benefiting already dominant demographics in the space. \n\n**Use of Funds**\nThe funds will be used to support the continuation and expansion of this research. This includes conducting interviews, organising workshops, and publishing findings in both academic and industry channels.", "logoImgData": {}, "bannerImgData": {}, "projectTwitter": "vicosvv"}