The DeSci (Decentralized Science) movement is gaining momentum, with prominent figures like Binance’s CZ and Ethereum’s Vitalik attending the DeSci Entrepreneurs Gathering.
Binance Labs has also made its first investment in a DeSci initiative, the BIO Protocol, while DeSci-related tokens continue to surge in popularity.
So, what exactly is DeSci? DeSci represents a new era of scientific research powered by decentralized technologies, aiming to disrupt traditional science (TradSci). Often associated with longevity research, DeSci initiatives focus on funding and facilitating open, collaborative research through blockchain-based platforms.
The concept gained traction last December when CZ mentioned it publicly, and Coinbase’s founder launched ResearchHub, a decentralized platform for sharing scientific research. This interest has persisted, fueled by ResearchHub’s native token (RSC) and other emerging initiatives like Pump Science.
What is Pump Science?
Pump Science is a novel Meme launch platform introduced by Molecule DAO within the Solana ecosystem. It gamifies drug development by issuing meme tokens on its platform, Pump.Science, tied to experimental life-extension drugs. Players trade these tokens, and once a drug’s market value hits $10,000, research organizations conduct trials and share results. Players can then predict outcomes and trade tokens based on these findings.
Top Tokens Driving DeSci
1. $RIF: A leading DeSci Meme token with an $87.9 million market cap, centered on antibiotics like Rifampicin for treating tuberculosis.
2. $URO: Valued at $30.7 million, this token focuses on Urolithin A, a compound linked to longevity and derived from pomegranates.
Other notable tokens include $VITA (longevity research), $RSC (incentivizing quality research), $ATH (women’s health), and $GROW (anti-aging projects).
With its disruptive potential, DeSci is paving the way for a future of open, decentralized scientific innovation.
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