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ResearchHub is an open science platform that aims to accelerate scientific research by fostering collaboration and rewarding contributions with ResearchCoin (RSC). It provides tools for sharing research, peer-reviewing, and discussing scientific papers, and allows users to earn and use RSC for various actions within the community, including funding research and voting on decisions.

Features
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Must Have

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Community-Driven Funding Platform

Open Contributor Network

Bleeding-Edge Project Incubator

Modular Project Portfolio

Rapid Prototype Development

Other

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Vision and Mission Framework

Blueprint Repository

Pitch and Funding Calls

Communication and Outreach Channels

Universal Language Model (ULM)

Cognitive Engine Scaffold (Cogent)

Decentralized Personal AI Network (Entwood)

Orbital Waste Collection System (C.O.W.S)

Industrial Hemp Materials Lab (Hemp the World)

Strategic Roadmap Publishing

Rationale

ResearchHub is a platform designed to accelerate scientific research through open collaboration and a token-based reward system (ResearchCoin). It aligns with the concept's focus on community-driven funding, open contributor networks, and a clear mission. While it doesn't explicitly state 'bleeding-edge project incubator' or 'rapid prototype development' in the same vein as Mad Bastard Labs, it does foster an environment for scientific discovery and collaboration, which could lead to such innovations. The platform's use of ResearchCoin for incentivizing content creation, tipping, and voting on key decisions directly matches the 'Community-Driven Funding Platform' feature. The 'Open Contributor Network' is evident through its encouragement of academics to interact in a fully open and collaborative manner, sharing research, commenting, and peer-reviewing. The 'Vision and Mission Framework' is clearly articulated, emphasizing open science and accelerating research. The 'Blueprint Repository' is supported by the ability to share research paper PDFs and the general nature of a platform for scientific documentation. 'Pitch and Funding Calls' are present through the 'Grants' feature and the ability to incentivize content creation with RSC bounties. 'Communication and Outreach Channels' are implied by the collaborative nature and discussion features.