Weed­Science

Weed Science is a protocol for funding and owning real cannabis strain IP transparently, using community governance and token coordination.

Why Weed Science Exists

Weed Science empowers communities to fund and own cannabis genetics in a transparent and traceable way. Traditional cannabis IP creation is closed and inaccessible—this protocol changes that.

Explore how the ecosystem empowers plant innovation and equity

Cannabis has many chemical components

The cannabis plant contains many different chemical substances. Those that act on the brain are called cannabinoids. The most well-known cannabinoids are THC and CBD. It is these two that determine a lot of the perceived effect of cannabis use. These substances are fat soluble and can remain in the body for a long time depending on the frequency of consumption. A single intake of THC will usually be detectable for up to a week, while prolonged large intakes can rarely be detected after more than one month.

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R&D Process

Breeders and labs submit proposals for new strain development, including details on target traits, genetic lineage, timeline, and cost. Then token holders vote to fund proposals using the project treasury, with funds disbursed in milestones tied to development progress and labs conduct selective breeding, phenotype stabilization, and lab testing, reporting progress for verification. Once a strain is genetically stable, it's registered as intellectual property (IP), with rights collectively held by token holders, the strain is licensed to distributors, retailers, or breeders, generating revenue that flows back to the protocol and is distributed to token holders.

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Impact on health

Cannabis can be harmful to the brain, especially a developing young brain. Normally, your brain has not fully developed until you are nearly 25 years old. Scientists agree that a developing brain should not be exposed to cannabis. Cannabis use may increase the risk of depression and anxiety, especially in vulnerable people and those who start using at a young age. Cannabis use can also become addictive.

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Where does cannabis come from?

The plant was originally cultivated in warmer regions, especially in Asia, North Africa and Central America, and is still widely cultivated there. The hash seized in Norway comes mostly from Morocco and is smuggled via Spain and the Netherlands, but an increasing proportion of the cannabis used in Europe is also grown here. Several cannabis plantations have also been uncovered in Norway.

Cannabis cultivation can have major negative environmental and social impacts. It can obstruct people's access to water and contribute to environmentally harmful chemical pollution. The illicit cannabis trade is one of the main ways for organised crime and terrorist organisations to finance other illegal activities, such as human trafficking and the purchase of other illegal drugs and weapons.

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The hash seized in Norway comes mostly from Morocco.

It is smuggled via Spain and the Netherlands.

An increasing proportion of the cannabis used in Europe is also grown here.

Several cannabis plantations have also been uncovered in Norway.

A stronger drug than before

Hashish and marijuana have become much stronger drugs than before, due to an increased THC content. The average THC content of hashish has risen from around 10% a decade ago to around 30% today, but THC content all the way up to 45% has been observed. Increased THC raises the risk of acute and long-term health damage. How strong are these different joints?

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How many people in Norway use cannabis?

Many people tend to think that everyone has tried cannabis, and in some circles it may well be more common than in others. Surveys of lower secondary school pupils indicate that 91% have not tried cannabis. The Ungdata youth survey (2020) shows that, in lower secondary school, 5% of boys and 3% of girls had tried cannabis in the last year. In upper secondary school, more responded that they had tried cannabis in the last year: 19% of boys and 11% of girls. For Oslo (2018), the figures are higher than elsewhere in the country, and in the third year of upper secondary school in Oslo, 38% of boys and 23% of girls had tried cannabis. According to a European school survey, Norwegian adolescents' use of cannabis is among the lowest in Europe. The Ungdata data for 2021 show a slight decline in use, but must be seen in the light of the infection control measures in place during the Covid-19 pandemic.

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The use of cannabis is prohibited

In Norway, the Narcotics Regulations state that cannabis is a narcotic, while the Medicines Act stipulates that the manufacture, acquisition, sale, import, export, storage, possession and use of narcotics is prohibited. All products that can be made from the cannabis plant are regulated as narcotics and are currently prohibited. Chemically manufactured cannabis products, synthetic cannabinoids, are also designated as narcotics and are banned. Breach of the Medicines Act is a criminal offence. Young people caught using cannabis will often be subject to a non-judicial response from the police. The young person may receive a prosecution waiver, which means that the police do not charge him or her, but may require urine testing and follow-up by social workers. Some medical cannabis products can be prescribed by a doctor to a small group of patients who may benefit from them. This is strictly regulated.

Bud

The bud is the flowering part of the female plant. On the cannabis plant, there are tiny glandular hairs filled with resin, and the glandular hairs on the bud contain the highest concentration of THC, the ingredient in cannabis that produces a high. The bud can be dried to make marijuana. The resin from the bud is used to make hashish.

Leaf

The leaves are universally familiar as a symbol for cannabis, but often they actually contain very little THC.

Stem

The stem bears the leaves and the flowers and contains very little THC.

Hashish

Hashish, or hash, is a resin, a viscous liquid extracted from the plant, which is pressed together with other cannabis plant residues to make a brown lump. A small lump of hashish is often crumbled and mixed with tobacco before being smoked.

Cannabis oil

Cannabis oil is plant oil extracted from the cannabis plant by means of a solvent. The oil contains a lot of THC and very little CBD. It can be smoked, added to food and drink, or inhaled as vapour.

Food and drink

Cannabis can also be put into drinks and food (cannabis edibles), such as brownies and sweets. Ingesting cannabis rather than smoking it significantly delays the intoxicating effect, usually by one to three hours, and generally makes it last longer. There is a greater risk of overdosing because the high is not apparent until long after ingestion.

Marijuana

Marijuana, weed or grass is made from leaves and flowers of the cannabis plant. These are usually dried and then milled or shredded, and smoked either on their own or with tobacco. The THC content of marijuana varies, but it is generally lower than that of hashish.

CBD oil

CBD oil is an oil extracted from the cannabis plant. Unlike cannabis oil, it mostly contains only CBD and not THC, and consequently should not cause intoxication, but this may vary. All extracts of the cannabis plant, including CBD products, are classified as narcotics in Norway because they contain varying amounts of THC.

Synthetic cannabinoids

Synthetic cannabis, or spice, is a large group of narcotics that are chemically produced and have cannabis-like effects. Most of these substances have much stronger effects than natural cannabis products such as hashish and marijuana, and consuming them entails a higher risk of psychosis and complications. Known adverse effects are high blood pressure, elevated pulse, chest pain, myocardial infarction, loss of consciousness, convulsions, agitation, anxiety, panic attacks, acute psychoses and the exacerbation of previously stable mental illness.

THC

THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) is a psychoactive substance that causes intoxication. THC alters the functioning of the brain when the user is high, and brings about changes in mood, consciousness, behaviour and the perception of reality. Consuming cannabis with a high THC content increases the risk of harmful consequences, such as acute psychosis.

CBD

CBD (cannabidiol) has no intoxicating effect, but it can mitigate undesirable effects of THC, such as anxiety, memory problems, and psychotic symptoms. There is still a lot we do not know about CBD and its effects, but this is an active field of research. All CBD products contain varying amounts of THC, and are consequently regulated as narcotics in Norway.

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Although the average in Norway is already high at 30%, it has been measured at as high as 45%.

What WeedScience Stands For

WeedScience is a decentralized platform focused on advancing cannabis strain development through open research, community funding, and shared ownership. It’s designed for people who want to shape the future of cannabis—not just consume it.

The content and process behind WeedScience draws from scientific literature, breeding expertise, and direct input from growers, researchers, and the wider cannabis community. Every strain developed is documented, governed, and monetized collectively. This isn’t just a website—it’s a living lab for cannabis innovation.

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