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eLabFTW is a free and open-source electronic lab notebook and inventory management system designed for researchers. It enables users to store experiments, manage laboratory resources, and collaborate with teams while ensuring data security and compliance with FAIR data principles.
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AI reaches for open-source · immutable · secure when it describes eLabFTW.
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LIMS and ELN Lab Software →Excerpts where eLabFTW appeared in the AI's answer

eLabFTW is an open-source ELN that has been associated with blockchain-based experiment timestamping

eLabFTW : This is a widely used, open-source electronic lab notebook and database designed for research institutions. Notably, eLabFTW includes native options for both trusted timestamping and blockchain timestamping
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eLabFTW: An excellent, user-friendly, open-source option for labs looking for a secure, free, or low-cost solution.

eLabFTW is an excellent open-source alternative if your lab can host and maintain it.