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⚬Website: https://nebula.org/whole-genome-sequencing-dna-test/

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⚬Technology used: Undisclosed

• EncrypGen: EncrypGen is yet another P2P marketplace to buy and

sell genomic data. It also provides a platform to buy and sell health

science products and services. They use blockchain to securely store

genomic data and allow people to share it securely and/or anony-

mously with researchers in exchange for financial benefit. One of the

main features of the platform is to give users full control of their data.

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⚬Website: https://encrypgen.com

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⚬Technology used: Ethereum

Healthcare cryptocurrency

As discussed in the previous section about financially rewarding customers

to share their personal data, one of the missing pieces was how to facilitate

it!! Blockchain provides technology and functionality to enable rewarding

customers automatically, safely and ethically. Cryptocurrency enables cus-

tomers who have provided consent to share their data, to be rewarded auto-

matically through cryptocurrencies.

• Dentacoin: Dentacoin (DCN) is a start-up with an aim to streamline

the global dental industry through the use of a cryptocurrency reward

scheme. They have launched an Ethereum-based utility token (symbol

DCN) that can be used for rewards, payments, and exchanges within

and beyond the dental industry. They also have launched Dentacoin

Assurance, a smart contract-based dental assurance plan.

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⚬Website: https://dentacoin.com

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⚬Technology used: Ethereum

• Mosio Clinicoin: Mosio Clinicoin is a decade-old healthcare software

company that has recently appreciated Blockchain technology through the

launch of its own cryptocurrency called Clinicoin. Clinicoin is a block-

chain-based open-source Patient Engagement Platform with an aim to

improve global health and wellness by connecting patients, providers and

developers. The platform is further enhanced by a token-based rewards

ecosystem, wherein it pays users for healthy behaviours and also increases

their engagement with healthcare practitioners and organisations.

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⚬Website: https://www.mosio.com/about-clinicoin/

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⚬Technology used: Various

• Well: Well provides a mobile app, web portal and health devices to

encourage people to be healthy and track their progress. Users can

share the data with clinics, medical professionals and other interested

companies. Users are in control of their data and get rewards in tokens

or coins for their healthy lifestyle. They also get rewarded in coins

that can be redeemed to buy goods and services on their marketplace.

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⚬Website: https://www.joinwell.io

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⚬Technology used: Ethereum