Zuzalu
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Background
In the wake of increasing interest in longevity research, Zuzalu emerges as a groundbreaking initiative championed by Vitalik Buterin and collaborators. This pop-up city in Montenegro gathers leading innovators in crypto, AI, governance, decentralized science, and culture offering a co-living space and collaborative environment. It blends the aspirations of cutting-edge tech with the ambition to forge a novel regulatory environment. With VitaDAO's robust support, Zuzalu becomes a beacon for longevity enthusiasts, researchers, and policymakers, emphasizing an integrated approach to anti-aging solutions.
Aims and Progress to Date
Zuzalu, with VitaDAO's strategic involvement, aspires to:
- Foster a deep understanding of how biotechnology can potentially control aging.
- Craft a conducive regulatory environment that paves the way for innovative longevity therapeutics.
- Create a VitaDAO Longevity Network State, pushing the boundaries of traditional research frameworks.
Progressively, events centered on biotech innovation and jurisdictional considerations for longevity are already in the pipeline. These are not just platforms for discourse but are active steps towards a Zuzalu fork to serve as a hub for medical innovation.
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The VitaDAO Longevity Fellowship
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