# DeSpine Journal

DeSpine Journal is a decentralized publishing platform changing how spine-related research findings are published. Unlike traditional journals that hide studies behind paywalls and static PDFs, DeSpine Journal is open, interactive, and incentivized.

Key Goals

* Provide a decentralized platform for publishing spine-related studies.
* Incentivize researchers and peer reviewers through $SPINE token to ensure high-quality output.
* Foster collaboration among researchers, clinicians, and industry experts.

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