TechFlow news — On December 25, a new research report from investment firm MV Global revealed that the Decentralized Science (DeSci) sector is poised for significant growth in 2025. DeSci aims to introduce blockchain technology into scientific research, leveraging DAOs to enhance transparency and collaboration efficiency. The field has evolved from early-stage research funding initiatives such as VitaDAO, HairDAO, and AxonDAO into approximately 30 active projects spanning applications including research financing, health data management, and open-source research.
The report highlights that in 2024, DeSci-specific meme coins emerged as a notable trend. Notably, two projects launched on Pump.Science—Rifampicin and Urolithin A—have stood out, achieving market capitalizations of $73 million and $59 million respectively. These tokens are directly linked to scientific experiments, representing specific compounds or interventions tested on organisms such as worms, fruit flies, and mice. Beyond serving as a source of research funding, they provide real-time updates on experimental progress, allowing holders to trade rights to successful interventions.
MV Global forecasts that by the end of 2025, at least 10 projects on the Pump.Science platform will surpass a $100 million market cap. Health data management project Hippocrat and ResearchCoin, aiming to build a "GitHub for science," are both projected to reach valuations of $200 million. The number of listed DeSci projects is expected to exceed 50, reflecting growing market confidence and increased liquidity within the sector.
