{"id":21775,"date":"2025-11-29T18:39:53","date_gmt":"2025-11-29T18:39:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/science-dao.org\/?p=21775"},"modified":"2026-06-22T09:09:36","modified_gmt":"2026-06-22T09:09:36","slug":"decentralized-platforms","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/science-dao.org\/zh\/decentralized-platforms\/","title":{"rendered":"Which decentralized platforms facilitate investment in early-stage scientific ventures in 2026?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"scien-3253333771\" class=\"scien-before-content scien-entity-placement\"><style>\r\n.amazon-support-link {\r\n    display: inline-flex;\r\n    align-items: baseline;\r\n    gap: 0.3rem;\r\n    padding: 0.35rem 0.55rem;\r\n    color: inherit;\r\n    font-size: 0.88rem;\r\n    line-height: 1.2;\r\n    text-decoration: none;\r\n    opacity: 0.72;\r\n    white-space: nowrap;\r\n    transition: opacity 0.2s ease;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.amazon-support-link:hover,\r\n.amazon-support-link:focus-visible {\r\n    opacity: 1;\r\n    text-decoration: underline;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.amazon-support-link small {\r\n    font-size: 0.65rem;\r\n    opacity: 0.7;\r\n}\r\n\r\n@media (max-width: 900px) {\r\n    .amazon-support-link small {\r\n        display: none;\r\n    }\r\n}\r\n<\/style>\r\n<a class=\"amazon-support-link\"\r\n   href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/?tag=vpf04-20\"\r\n   target=\"_blank\"\r\n   rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\"\r\n   aria-label=\"Shop on Amazon and support World Science DAO\">\r\n    Shop on Amazon <span aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2197<\/span>\r\n    <small>affiliate link<\/small>\r\n<\/a><\/div>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseprofile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1' ><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-6' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-6'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-6' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-6'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-6' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-6'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-6' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-6'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/science-dao.org\/zh\/decentralized-platforms\/#If_youre_looking_into_decentralized_platforms_for_investing_in_early-stage_scientific_ventures_there_are_several_promising_avenues_emerging_under_the_umbrella_of_%E2%80%9CDeSci%E2%80%9D_decentralised_science_and_investment_DAOs_Ill_outline_the_general_model_a_few_specific_platforms_you_might_consider_along_with_proscons_given_your_interest_in_global_open-science_funding_blockchain_ecosystems\" >If you\u2019re looking into decentralized platforms for investing in early-stage scientific ventures, there are several promising avenues emerging under the umbrella of \u201cDeSci\u201d (decentralised science) and investment DAOs. I\u2019ll outline the general model + a few specific platforms you might consider, along with pros\/cons given your interest in global, open-science, funding &amp; blockchain ecosystems.<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/science-dao.org\/zh\/decentralized-platforms\/#%E2%9C%85_What_this_looks_like\" >\u2705 What this looks like<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/science-dao.org\/zh\/decentralized-platforms\/#%F0%9F%8E%AF_Notable_platforms_you_might_evaluate\" >\ud83c\udfaf Notable platforms you might evaluate<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/science-dao.org\/zh\/decentralized-platforms\/#1_VitaDAO\" >1. VitaDAO<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/science-dao.org\/zh\/decentralized-platforms\/#2_The_Science_DAO\" >2. The Science DAO<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/science-dao.org\/zh\/decentralized-platforms\/#3_Tokenization_infrastructure_such_as_Brickken\" >3. Tokenization infrastructure such as Brickken<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/science-dao.org\/zh\/decentralized-platforms\/#%F0%9F%A7%AD_How_this_aligns_with_your_interests\" >\ud83e\udded How this aligns with your interests<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/science-dao.org\/zh\/decentralized-platforms\/#%E2%9A%A0%EF%B8%8F_Risks_key_due-diligence_points\" >\u26a0\ufe0f Risks &amp; key due-diligence points<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/science-dao.org\/zh\/decentralized-platforms\/#%F0%9F%94%8D_Next_steps_I_suggest\" >\ud83d\udd0d Next steps I suggest<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"If_youre_looking_into_decentralized_platforms_for_investing_in_early-stage_scientific_ventures_there_are_several_promising_avenues_emerging_under_the_umbrella_of_%E2%80%9CDeSci%E2%80%9D_decentralised_science_and_investment_DAOs_Ill_outline_the_general_model_a_few_specific_platforms_you_might_consider_along_with_proscons_given_your_interest_in_global_open-science_funding_blockchain_ecosystems\"><\/span>If you\u2019re looking into <strong>decentralized platforms<\/strong> for investing in <strong>early-stage scientific ventures<\/strong>, there are several promising avenues emerging under the umbrella of \u201cDeSci\u201d (decentralised science) and investment DAOs. I\u2019ll outline the general model + a few specific platforms you might consider, along with pros\/cons given your interest in global, open-science, funding &amp; blockchain ecosystems.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h6>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%9C%85_What_this_looks_like\"><\/span>\u2705 What this looks like<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here are common features of these platforms:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Use of blockchain (tokens + smart contracts) to <strong>tokenize research assets<\/strong>, IP, data rights, equity or revenue-sharing in scientific\/technology ventures. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.brickken.com\/post\/tokenization-healthcare-research?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Brickken+2ailurus.bio+2<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use of DAOs (decentralised autonomous organisations) to <strong>pool investor funds<\/strong>, vote on which projects to fund, manage governance in an open-way. <a href=\"https:\/\/evacodes.com\/blog\/dao-investment-a-guide-to-decentralizing-venture-capital?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">EvaCodes+2Pennington Manches Cooper+2<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Aiming to open up access to early-stage funding in science (which traditionally is <a href=\"https:\/\/science-dao.org\/zh\/meritocracy\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/science-dao.org\/meritocracy\/\">grant<\/a>-\/institution-based) and to democratise participation. <a href=\"https:\/\/tangem.com\/en\/blog\/post\/decentralized-science-desci\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tangem Wallet+1<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Token holders may get governance rights, revenue share, ROI, or participation in upsides of scientific innovation. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.brickken.com\/post\/tokenization-healthcare-research?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Brickken+1<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%8E%AF_Notable_platforms_you_might_evaluate\"><\/span>\ud83c\udfaf Notable platforms you might evaluate<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Given your interest (science, global funding, blockchain), here are several platforms \/ organisations that align well:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"830\" height=\"461\" src=\"https:\/\/science-dao.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/image-15.png\" alt=\"decentralized platforms\" class=\"wp-image-21862\" title=\"decentralized platforms\" srcset=\"https:\/\/science-dao.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/image-15.png 830w, https:\/\/science-dao.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/image-15-300x167.png 300w, https:\/\/science-dao.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/image-15-768x427.png 768w, https:\/\/science-dao.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/image-15-575x319.png 575w, https:\/\/science-dao.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/image-15-380x211.png 380w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 830px) 100vw, 830px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_VitaDAO\"><\/span>1. VitaDAO<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>What: A DAO that funds scientific research on longevity and age\u2010related diseases, using token economics. molecule.to<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Why it\u2019s relevant: It\u2019s explicitly science\u2010focused (not just crypto start-ups) and uses decentralised governance to choose research projects.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Things to check: What rights token holders get (governance, upside), what risk profile, how regulatory compliance works.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_The_Science_DAO\"><\/span>2. The Science DAO<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>What: A \u201ccommunity-driven way\u201d to fund science, structured like a venture fund \/ accelerator but more decentralised. <a href=\"https:\/\/finance.yahoo.com\/news\/introducing-science-dao-community-driven-130000388.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Yahoo Finance<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Why it\u2019s relevant: Very aligned with your world of funding early\u2010stage science ventures, open collaboration, alternative models.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Things to check: Stage of projects they fund (seed? pre\u2010seed?), geography, investor participation rules, token governance.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Tokenization_infrastructure_such_as_Brickken\"><\/span>3. Tokenization infrastructure such as Brickken<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>What: A platform that provides the infrastructure for \u201cscience tokenization\u201d (biotech, research IP, datasets) \u2013 converting them into tokens, offering them globally. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.brickken.com\/post\/tokenization-healthcare-research?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Brickken<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Why it\u2019s relevant: Even if you\u2019re not investing through Brickken itself, the availability of tokenizable science assets is key if you\u2019re building or investing in early\u2010stage science via blockchain.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Things to check: Jurisdiction, regulatory compliance (especially for equity or revenue tokens), liquidity of tokenised science assets.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%A7%AD_How_this_aligns_with_your_interests\"><\/span>\ud83e\udded How this aligns with <em>your<\/em> interests<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Given your profile (mathematics, religion, blockchain, global funding networks, open science), these decentralised platforms stick out because:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>They <strong>sink directly<\/strong> into what you want to build: a science\/innovation funding ecosystem that bypasses traditional gate-keeping.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>They use <strong>blockchain &amp; tokenization<\/strong>, which you\u2019re familiar with (you\u2019ve built blockchain packages, you are thinking of global funding).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>They open up <strong>global participation<\/strong>, aligning with your interest in global philanthropic networks, cross-border funding, inclusive science funding.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%9A%A0%EF%B8%8F_Risks_key_due-diligence_points\"><\/span>\u26a0\ufe0f Risks &amp; key due-diligence points<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Since these are emerging models (and you\u2019ll want to apply your investor\/founder lens), watch out for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Regulatory risk<\/strong>: Tokenised science assets may blur the line between securities, equity, revenue share, which in many jurisdictions triggers securities regulation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Liquidity and exit risk<\/strong>: Early\u2010stage science is very long-horizon (especially biotech, deep tech). Tokens may be illiquid, and ROI uncertain.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Governance clarity<\/strong>: Many DAOs are still figuring out how decisions are made, how conflicts of interest are managed, how token holders are protected. <a href=\"https:\/\/tde.fi\/founder-resource\/blogs\/innovation\/decentralized-science-desci-a-narrative-hidden-in-shadows\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Token Growth Studio+1<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Technical &amp; scientific risk<\/strong>: Science ventures carry high risk of failure, replication issues, regulatory\/clinical risk (in biotech).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Alignment with mission<\/strong>: Since your interest is in global science-funding, ensure the platform\u2019s mission, geography, and inclusivity match your vision.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%94%8D_Next_steps_I_suggest\"><\/span>\ud83d\udd0d Next steps I suggest<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Since you\u2019re actively building and funding in this space, you might want to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Map out<\/strong> 5-10 platforms\/DAOs specifically in the <em>science\/tech<\/em> domain (not just web3 start-ups) that accept investor participation from non-US jurisdiction (you\u2019re in Israel).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Compare<\/strong> their token\/investment structure: Do you get equity? tokenised revenue share? governance rights? What is the minimum investment? Are you eligible?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Evaluate scientific domain fit<\/strong>: If you want to fund mathematics, religion + blockchain (as your interests span), check if those domains are served (often biotech dominates).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Consider building your own vehicle<\/strong>: Since you have the idea of global funding network, you might structure your own DAO\/fund + token model for your target domain. These platforms\/infrastructures (like Brickken, DAO frameworks) could serve as building blocks.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Legal\/regulatory review<\/strong>: Because you will operate across borders and in science, ensure you understand KYC\/AML, investor accreditation rules, token securities regulation in Israel and relevant jurisdictions.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<div id=\"scien-2915614222\" class=\"scien-after-content scien-entity-placement\"><section>\r\n\r\n<h2>Support Independent Science<\/h2>\r\n\r\n<p>Supporting independent science is not only a matter of fairness to researchers whose expertise and work are often underfunded. It is also essential for addressing <a href=\"https:\/\/science-dao.org\/zh\/who-are-science-marketers\/\">systemic failures in scientific publishing<\/a> that delay discoveries and leave important results unnoticed. 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