Sci-Net: A Decentralized Platform Built Upon Sci-Hub
2025-05-16
Sci-Net tackles the inaccessibility of some papers via Sci-Hub due to paused database updates. Users request papers via DOI; if unavailable on Sci-Hub or open access, they can upload them. The platform uses Sci-Hub meme coins to reward uploaders, but registration requires 1000 tokens, sparking 'paywall' concerns. However, unlike publisher paywalls, Sci-Net's cost is symbolic, rewarding researchers directly, not the platform. Uploaded papers remain free forever, contributing to the public domain and indirectly supporting Sci-Hub's maintenance and development.
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