Proof-of-stake cryptocurrency platform Algorand has created a global survey intended to compile an open database on the spread, condition, and symptoms of the COVID-19 pandemic.

On March 27, the company tweeted that its 'IReportCovid' survey app volition contribute to a global information repository that updates in existent-time to inform about pandemic relief efforts.

Algorand launches survey to build global coronavirus database

In a weblog mail service, Algorand states the initiative seeks to address the lack of real-time data about the pandemic coming from individuals in the customs. Survey responses are publicly posted to the Algorand blockchain to allow permanent open access to the data.

Respondents are not able to modify or remove the information that they share and are encouraged to repeatedly update their answers equally their condition changes. Every bit such, individuals who do non have the virus are encouraged to participate and update their answers if their status changes.

The survey asks for basic information — such equally historic period, gender, and location, in addition to confirming if respondents have exhibited or been tested or treated for COVID-nineteen, and whether they accept entered into self-isolation.

Algorand to release data analysis tools for repository

Algorand will publish aggregate statistics and launch tools for analyzing the database as information is compiled from the survey. Dr. Tal Rabin, the head of inquiry at the Algorand Foundation, emphasizes that "the need for data is one of the primal requirements in the fight against the coronavirus pandemic." He added:

"Very little information is coming directly from the people in the customs. I promise more people in the world will respond to the questionnaires in our app so that we can gather meaningful information."

Coronavirus relief efforts from crypto industry proliferate

Algorand's survey comes amid an increasing number of coronavirus relief campaigns engineered past major players inside cryptocurrency.

On March 25, Cointelegraph reported that Binance Clemency had launched a global fundraising entrada to distribute medical supplies beyond the nations hardest hit by  coronavirus. Binance commutation opened the initiative with a $ane million donation, and will match a further $1 million in public donations.