Doing research in decentralized systems is a non-trivial endeavor. It usually requires to either pursue a bachelors or master’s degree to seek supervision by top researchers and domain specialists. With Opex Research, we aim to accelerate research by making the space accessible beyond university and traditional academic environments, fostering an environment of inclusion and interdisciplinary support. Anyone interested, with expertise and/or initiative for self-study, can be given the opportunity to work with highly skilled and like-minded individuals, seeking the shared vision of pursuing a project for the greater common good. Open Excplorations is not restricted to non-academic individuals, but also facilitates collaboration across geographically co-located industrial and academic partners.