The research software ecosystem has evolved rapidly, especially with the emergence of large language models (LLMs). These tools open up powerful new possibilities for scientific collaboration and discovery. We've been exploring how to responsibly build on this potential — and we believe there's a clear path forward for fully open-source science tools that are deeply aligned with the principles of open science
As part of this shift, we made the decision to sunset Lateral on 26 June 2025 so we can focus fully on building what’s next.
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This isn’t the end — it’s the beginning of something better.
We’re excited to invite you to a new open-source platform, already live at coordination.network. Alongside research capabilities, it will introduce new ways to support, fund, and connect researchers across disciplines and borders.
At the heart of this transition is our belief in a more decentralized and incentive-aligned future for science — where knowledge is open, researchers are rewarded fairly, and can shape the future of AI and research collaboration.
We’d love to have you join us.
