Ep. 122: Decentralized Biobanking Marketplace with Caspar Barnes (CEO Aminochain)


Meet Casper Barnes, co-founder and CEO of AminoChain, discusses the intersection of biobanking and blockchain technology. Barnes, who has a background in economics, neuroscience, and biotech, shares insights on decentralized science (DeSci) and how his company aims to revolutionize the use of biosamples in preclinical research. They delve into the importance of transparency and patient consent, and how blockchain can address these issues. Barnes also talks about AminoChain's partnerships, tech stack, challenges, funding, and future goals. The podcast highlights the ethical implications, potential for increased research efficiency, and the importance of building trust in the healthcare system through technology.


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Timestamps

00:00 Meet Casper Barnes: Journey and Background

01:43 Understanding Decentralized Science (DeSci)

02:48 The Importance of Biobanking and Blockchain

03:33 Casper's Personal Story and Inspiration

06:27 Challenges in Biobanking and Consent Rates

09:57 AminoChain's Vision and Technology

15:42 Current Network and Recent Funding

22:42 Advice for Startups in the DeSci Space

24:24 Partnerships and Future Plans

26:30 Distributed Node Architecture and NFT Marketplace

27:51 Choosing the Right Blockchain: Polygon to Optimism

29:26 Future Collaborations and Industry Criticisms

30:39 Tokenization Concepts and Patent Law

39:30 Privacy Compliance and De-Identification Challenges

43:54 Long-Term Goals and Impact on Biomedical Research

46:18 Outlook for 2025 and Regulatory Changes

49:42 Personal Insights: Books and Physical Activity

50:53 Closing Remarks and Contact Information


Key quote

'We want to build an entirely new on-chain bio economy... where patients can benefit directly from scientific research using their samples.'


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Mentioned resources

  • Ep. 108 - Jelani Clark

  • The Hard Thing About Hard Things: Building a Business When There Are No Easy Answers by Ben Horowitz


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