Introduction
The Allostasis Foundation was created to address health and sustainability challenges in a highly efficient manner, filling the gap left by governments and large corporations. As a nonprofit decentralized autonomous organization (DAO), Allostasis supports for-profit startups that offer open-source and open-development platforms within the ecosystem. Currently, the Allostasis Ecosystem consists of five platform-as-a-service offerings, along with a marketplace that caters to the entire ecosystem. The addition of new platforms to the ecosystem is determined through voting by DAO members, ensuring a collaborative and democratic approach to its expansion.
In our rapidly changing world, where our life experiences and the environment around us are constantly evolving, it is essential to seek new insights and engage in meaningful dialogues. The Allostasis community understands the importance of staying at the forefront of scientific discoveries and applying the latest findings to gain fresh perspectives. By leveraging disciplines such as evolutionary biology, bioelectricity, Bayesian beliefs, the Free Energy Principle and embodiment we can delve deeper into understanding our minds, empathy and emotions. Furthermore, the Gaia hypothesis, which proposes that the Earth is a self-regulating system, prompts us to consider the interconnectedness of all living beings and the environment. By embracing this holistic perspective, we can appreciate the complex interactions between ecological systems, human activities, and the well-being of our planet.
Convergence Technologies
In the pursuit of addressing complex health and sustainability challenges, Allostasis recognizes the pivotal role of convergence technologies. The convergence of artificial intelligence (AI), the Internet of Things (IOT), blockchain, and the metaverse presents a powerful synergy that can revolutionize the way we approach these pressing issues.
AI, in its dual form of personal assistance and community-owned collective intelligence, offers immense potential for optimizing healthcare, enabling self-awareness, and human augmentation. By leveraging AI algorithms and machine learning, Allostasis aims to empower individuals with personalized insights and assist in the development of AI-driven solutions for the greater community.
The IoT plays a crucial role in collecting and transmitting data from various sources, including wearable devices for individuals and industrial applications. Wearable IoT devices can monitor vital health metrics, track activity levels, and provide real-time feedback for personal well-being. In the industrial or smart city context, IoT sensors enable efficient resource management, environmental monitoring, and sustainable practices, contributing to a healthier and more sustainable ecosystem.
Blockchain technology, known for its decentralized and immutable characteristics, plays a crucial role in various facets of the Allostasis ecosystem. The utilization of asset ledgers ensures transparent ownership and traceability for both digital and physical assets, establishing trust and accountability. Storage ledgers provide a secure and private environment for data ownership, promoting democracy, security, and privacy on decentralized storage platforms. Data ledgers enhance the marketplace of data models, enabling the realization of a decentralized society driven by data-driven insights. Furthermore, application ledgers facilitate the development of decentralized applications, empowering developers to contribute to the growth and expansion of the ecosystem. By harnessing the power of blockchain technology, Allostasis leverages decentralization to create a robust and efficient ecosystem for the benefit of its participants.
The metaverse, encompassing augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR), mixed reality (MR), and extended reality (XR), holds tremendous potential for transforming the way we interact with the world. By creating immersive and interactive environments, the metaverse enables new forms of communication, collaboration, and experience. In the context of Allostasis, the metaverse can facilitate telemedicine, interoceptive technologies, digital twins, virtual therapy sessions, and educational seminars, breaking down barriers and enhancing access to healthcare and sustainability resources.
Ecosystem Use Cases
Within the Allostasis ecosystem, the convergence of technologies enables a wide range of health use cases across various domains. These applications address the needs of individuals, researchers, startups, and even provide avenues for entertainment. Let us explore some of these use cases in more detail:
Education: Within the Allostasis ecosystem, individuals have access to a range of educational opportunities aimed at deepening their understanding of convergence technologies. Learning platforms within the ecosystem offer comprehensive resources covering fundamental science concepts such as neuroscience, embodiment, interoceptive technologies, and modeling through the lens of the Free Energy Principle. These open-source platforms serve as hubs for knowledge sharing and collaboration, facilitating connections between experts and individuals seeking their expertise. By creating expansive networks of experts in these fields, the Allostasis ecosystem nurtures a vibrant educational environment, empowering individuals to explore and expand their knowledge in these cutting-edge domains.
Research: Allostasis facilitates research endeavors by providing access to interoceptive technologies (as human augmentation), which allow for the measurement and analysis of internal bodily states. This data can be invaluable in studying various aspects of health, including sleep patterns, rejuvenation techniques, depression, anxiety and the impact of smart city initiatives as part of the larger Industry 4.0 revolution. Researchers within the ecosystem can leverage these resources to contribute to scientific advancements and develop innovative solutions for health and sustainability challenges.
Startups: Within the Allostasis ecosystem, startups are presented with a remarkable chance to cultivate their products and services without the requirement of establishing a legal company. Through open development platforms, entrepreneurs can harness the available resources and infrastructure, expediting their journey of innovation. Leveraging the existing blockchain infrastructure, startups can monetize their offerings, unlocking new avenues for revenue generation. This collaborative environment nurtures the growth and progress of health and sustainability technologies, fostering a vibrant ecosystem where startups can flourish and make meaningful contributions.
Entertainment: In addition to the serious aspects of health and research, Allostasis recognizes the importance of entertainment and social interaction. The metaverse, an integral part of the ecosystem, provides avenues for group meetings, social media interactions, karaoke sessions, self-meetings in virtual spaces, and immersive gaming experiences. These entertainment elements not only promote well-being and stress relief but also facilitate social connections within the Allostasis community.
Platforms at A Glance
All current and future platforms are welcome to join the Allostasis ecosystem, as they embrace the principles of open source and open development. By becoming part of the ecosystem, these platforms gain access to a robust infrastructure that supports the expansion of the community and meets the evolving needs of its participants. The collaborative nature of the ecosystem encourages innovation, cooperation, and knowledge sharing among all its members. Together, these platforms contribute to the collective goal of advancing health and sustainability, while benefiting from the resources and support available within the Allostasis ecosystem.
Wearable Platform: Wearia is an open-source and open-development platform for wearables that enables the measurement of a wide range of bio-signals, including ECG, PPG, EDA, EGG, EEG, respiration, skin temperature, EMG, and more. Additionally, it offers 3D motion tracking capabilities and allows for the application of various types of stimulation, such as electrical, magnetic, ultrasonic, and photonic. This platform opens up new possibilities for research and the creation of more efficient wearables. It also provides the opportunity to gather novel datasets from human daily life that were previously unavailable, leading to valuable insights and advancements in the field.
Metaverse Platform: Embodia is set to revolutionize the collaboration and socializing industry, offering a decentralized platform that combines the best features of current social media with the immersive capabilities of the metaverse. This innovative platform enables users to connect and communicate through various mediums, including text, voice, video, and even virtual reality experiences. Compatible with a wide range of devices, from smartphones and laptops to VR headsets, Embodia provides a versatile and accessible platform for seamless communication. While catering to diverse user needs, Embodia places a special emphasis on serving the Allostasis community and supporting health and sustainability initiatives. It offers a range of applications, including telemedicine, teletherapy, group meetings, and educational seminars, facilitating collaborative efforts and knowledge sharing among members.
Digital Twin Platform: In the Allostasis ecosystem, client data is treated with utmost privacy and confidentiality. All personal data belonging to clients is securely stored and accessible only to the individuals themselves, unless they choose to share it voluntarily as a donation or in exchange for token rewards. Recognizing the importance of data security, Avatia emerges as the ideal platform for those who prioritize the protection of their bio data and medical records. Avatia not only ensures the utmost security and privacy of sensitive information but also utilizes this data to create and refine 3D digital twin of each individual, providing personalized insights and tailored experiences within the ecosystem. With Avatia, clients can confidently participate in the Allostasis ecosystem, knowing that their data is safeguarded and their health digital twin is continuously evolving to support their health and wellbeing.
AI assistant and biofeedback Platform: In addition to the general AI that will be owned by the community within the ecosystem, Incarnia offers personalized AI services that are trained using individual data. This personal AI is designed to provide precise biofeedback to users and can also utilize interoceptive technologies to increase users’ awareness of their internal body states, in collaboration with Wearia wearables. By leveraging Incarnia’s personalized AI capabilities, users can gain a deeper understanding of their own physiology, psychology and enhance their overall well-being and performance.
Smart-city Platform: Sustainia as a smart city platform within the Allostasis ecosystem offers a convenient way for users to connect with local experts specializing in automation, IT, and electrification. These experts have the opportunity to establish and own their own E-shops, allowing them to showcase and trade their products and services with both users and other professionals. Additionally, they can create educational sessions within the metaverse, sharing their knowledge and expertise with a broader audience. By leveraging the blockchain infrastructure, these experts can monetize their offerings and ensure transparent and secure transactions. This collaborative platform empowers experts to create and own software and smart solutions, fostering innovation and contributing to the advancement of smart city technologies within the ecosystem.
Marketplace: Centeria functions as a web3 marketplace uniquely designed to cater to the requirements of decentralized organizations and communities. It offers a comprehensive range of essential features, including NFT development, seamless access to NFTs, secure encryption and decryption of NFT metadata, and specialized decentralized finance techniques. By harnessing the power of Centeria, researchers, developers, and other experts, along with the broader user base, can confidently monetize, own, and trade their digital and physical products and services within a secure environment. This dynamic and decentralized marketplace serves as a catalyst for the ongoing growth and progress of the ecosystem, promoting collaboration and innovation among its diverse participants.
Future Platforms
In order to fulfill its commitments, the Allostasis ecosystem is actively seeking to incorporate additional open source and open development platforms. This includes platforms that offer industrial IoT devices, distributed renewable energies, a distributed network of 3D printers, an atlas of micro-organisms in the biosphere, and many more. To ensure a collaborative and inclusive approach, new platforms have the opportunity to submit proposals to the DAO (Decentralized Autonomous Organization) where members can collectively vote on their acceptance. This democratic process allows the community to determine which platforms align with the overarching vision and goals of the ecosystem. By embracing a diverse range of platforms, Allostasis aims to leverage the collective knowledge and resources to drive meaningful progress towards health, sustainability, and the betterment of society as a whole.
