💉Medical and Scientific Significance

Stool donation for medical research has significant therapeutic potential. Fecal Microbiota Transplant (FMT) is a notable example, widely regarded as the most effective treatment for Clostridium difficile, a dangerous intestinal infection. It involves transplanting fecal matter from a healthy donor to patients with repeated infections, helping establish colonies of healthy bacteria. FMT is also investigated for treating other common digestive illnesses, highlighting the growing need for stool donations​ While we're not yet planning on creating a toilet as inventive as Professor Jae-weon's', our collected poop samples will greatly benefit society. Economic compensation is a significant motivator for stool donors. A study indicated that altruism is a major factor motivating stool donors, with around 42% of respondents citing a desire to help others. Economic compensation was also a motivator for over 35% of respondents. The major deterrents for donation included the time commitment, logistics, and unpleasantness associated with stool collection and transport​. Our aim is to make the process easier with crypto and anonymity.