We built the infrastructure to tokenize science. Now we’re giving that science a home.

Introducing Molecule Labs - a new interface designed specifically for the researchers and project leads behind tokenized IP. It’s a data hub, a communication layer, and a project management tool, purpose-built for the onchain research era.

With Molecule Labs, project teams finally have a single place to publish updates, manage files, and build a public track record of their work. 

But here’s what makes it powerful: everything pipes directly into the Molecule platform. That means token holders - and anyone else - can track real-time research progress right from the existing IP token pages on molecule.xyz.

One interface for project teams.
One interface for the public.
A connected view of onchain science.

What Is Molecule Labs?

Think of it as the GitHub for decentralized science.

It gives research leads a control panel to:

• Upload files and updates (pitch decks, results, datasets, milestones, lab pics, conference presentations, and more)
• Create structured progress timelines that live on beyond Snapshot proposals or Discord threads
• Link project updates to their Telegram groups & send real-time updates to their IPT community 
• Manage all their data using decentralized storage
• And coming soon: token-gated updates and completely confidential encrypted updates, so they can choose what to share publicly, and what to share with their token community

How It Connects 

While Molecule Labs is built for project leads, it’s fully integrated into the existing Molecule platform. Every update, file, and data point can be surfaced directly on the corresponding token’s page.

This means:

• Token holders can view real-time updates without needing to ask or dig
• The public can explore science projects through actual progress, not just metadata
• Visibility increases - and with it, credibility

We’re taking the crypto ethos of “don’t trust, verify” and applying it to the scientific process.

Why It Matters

For project leads, Molecule Labs provides structure, storage, and communication. It's a place to show your work, engage your community, and build a track record that can support future fundraising.

For token holders, it brings clarity: which projects are building, which are shipping, and what the actual science looks like.

And for Molecule, it brings together everything we’ve built, tokens, funding rails, discovery, and now real-time open data, into one connected ecosystem. We’re really excited.

Project updates are already live on Molecule.xyz

Molecule Labs launched during the 4th edition of DeSci.Berlin and is now live for a whitelisted set of projects, including those from CerebrumDAO, VitaDAO and ValleyDAO. Navigate to the token pages to see what's new. 

As more teams begin publishing updates through Molecule Labs, their token pages on molecule.xyz will begin to reflect their activity automatically.

Explore Molecule Labs in Action

It’s time to view real-time updates for IP tokens! Visit molecule.xyz and explore the project pages.

About Molecule

Molecule is dedicated to advancing scientific research through democratized funding and the tokenization of intellectual property (IP). By transforming IP into liquid, onchain assets, Molecule aligns the incentives of researchers and funders, fostering a more collaborative and efficient research ecosystem.

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The DeSci Ecosystem is Growing, and So Are We

When we started building Molecule, we were driven by a simple yet powerful belief: scientific research deserves a new model, one that places discoveries in the commons, empowers researchers, and meaningfully engages global communities.  

We believed blockchain technology could enable a new model for how scientific research is supported and stewarded, making breakthrough discoveries transparent, accessible, and scalable.That belief hasn’t changed, but the ecosystem has grown dramatically. Over the past two years, intellectual property (IP) tokens have evolved from theory to reality. We’ve seen DAO-led biotech funds take shape, early-stage projects tokenize their research, and entire scientific communities begin to organize around programmable IP. But navigating this emerging landscape has been difficult due to fragmented information and limited visibility. That’s about to change. 

Your New Command Centre for Decentralized Science

We’ve rebuilt Molecule from the ground up to serve as a discovery engine for tokenized scientific IP. 

• Explore the IP token ecosystem
  Search by research areas or filter by chain. Quickly surface trending projects and market movements.
  
• Trade IP tokens directly
  Connect your wallet and seamlessly manage your tokenized IP portfolio all in one place.
  
• Track token data, volume, and holders
  Get real-time insights into what’s moving - and who’s backing it.
  
• Dive deeper into projects
  Understand the science, funding, and communities behind every token.

It’s a simple interface representing an emerging ecosystem. And it’s built not just for today, but ready to grow along DeSci itself. 

Built for the Community, Shaped by the Community.

Exploring scientific IP tokens should be as intuitive as browsing DeFi protocols or an NFT marketplace. That means making the ecosystem data visible, understandable, and actionable - not fragmented and buried in PDFs or block explorers. It means helping curious researchers become contributors, helping token holders become stewards, and helping scientific communities coordinate around shared incentives.

We’re starting simple: a clear map of the IP token ecosystem, updated in real-time, available to everyone. But we’re building toward much more.

We’re launching this as a public beta—open access, open feedback, open collaboration. Whether you already hold IP tokens or you're simply DeSci-curious, we want your input to shape the future of this platform. Start exploring Molecule.xyz.

About Molecule

Molecule is dedicated to advancing scientific research through democratized funding and the tokenization of intellectual property (IP). By transforming IP into liquid, onchain assets, Molecule aligns the incentives of researchers and funders, fostering a more collaborative and efficient research ecosystem.

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A Global Alarm: The Impact of U.S. Science Funding Reductions

Recent reductions in funding across key U.S. health agencies have sent shockwaves through the global scientific community. At the center of this crisis is a $4 billion freeze on National Institutes of Health (NIH) funding - a decision that risks undermining the very foundation of biomedical innovation.

This isn't just a line item on a federal budget. It’s a direct hit to early-stage research, and the impact on long-term drug development and the overall health infrastructure will be lasting and profound.

Once again, the need to build a steadfast scientific funding infrastructure has become evident. At Molecule, we’re not waiting for old systems to catch up. We’re building a system that empowers scientists with the agility, financial independence, and support they need to thrive in this new era of research.

Have you been impacted by funding cuts? We’re helping researchers across the globe source funding for critical research. Contact us today to learn more. 

Billions Lost, Thousands at Risk: The Real Cost of NIH Cuts

With an annual budget of approximately $48 billion, the NIH is responsible for funding up to 94% of all biomedical research in the U.S. This support is foundational. NIH-backed research has played a role in 99% of the drugs approved between 2010 and 2019.

But in recent months, the NIH has faced swift and extreme funding cuts, leaving many researchers completely impeded. Those who have escaped the cuts live in uncertainty, unable to predict the new funding landscape they are faced with. Karlin Compton, a PhD candidate at Northwestern University shared; "As a researcher in biology, our entire field benefits from NIH funding in some way. New government officials believe they’re changing research for the better, but instead they’re disrupting the groundbreaking work people are doing and causing irreparable damage to the synergistic relationship between governmental funding and research for the greater good that took decades to establish. Young graduate students, especially those like me from diverse and disadvantaged backgrounds are feeling nothing but uncertainty and fear at how we are going to be able to not only perform research and publish our work, but also support ourselves and our families."

The reductions include a dramatic cut in indirect cost reimbursement, from an average of 30% (with some institutions receiving up to 70%) to a flat 15%. This shift threatens to eliminate ~$5 billion annually from the budgets of academic and research hospitals, undermining the operational capacity of these institutions.

These cancellations are already causing ripple effects, shutting down promising research, and pausing projects that address pressing public health challenges. Across social media and institutional forums, scientists are raising alarm: stalled grants, lost renewals, and disappearing career paths. The research community is facing a climate of fear and instability.

Up to 5,000 NIH staff positions (25% of its workforce) are at risk, alongside thousands of jobs at universities and hospitals nationwide. The cost isn’t just financial. It’s human, and it’s happening now.

The Ripple Effect of Budget Cuts

NIH funding is not simply an expense; it’s an investment that yields considerable returns. Data shows that every $1 invested in NIH funding generates $2.46 in economic activity. By slashing NIH funding, these economic returns are put in jeopardy; a $4 billion reduction could result in a $10 billion loss to the economy, affecting not only the scientific community but also the large industries that depend on biomedical research.

Finding Hope: How DeSci Offers Solutions in the Face of Funding Uncertainty

Scientists are feeling afraid. The world they woke up in has changed, and the reliability of these legacy institutions has been called into question. But, this is not all bad. Times of disruption can catalyze great change and the adoption of new systems.

It has long been clear that the traditional funding model is too slow and fragile for today’s pace of innovation. It's more important than ever to adopt models that prioritize scientific progress. With lay-offs and funding cuts threatening the progress of scientific research in the U.S., decentralized science (DeSci) is a critical balm addressing the challenges faced by the scientific community today.

DeSci is a global movement that leverages technological advancements such as blockchain technology to make science accessible, equitable, and fast. It challenges the bottlenecks of legacy systems by unlocking new paths for funding, collaboration, and ownership in research.

At Molecule, we are building a system that gives scientists the agility and financial independence they need, ensuring they secure the support to continue their work in a community-driven science ecosystem.

A New Era for Science: Empowering Innovation Through DeSci

DeSci has already quietly been reshaping scientific funding.

Take VITA-RNA for example, which is focused on innovative RNA therapies, exemplifies what happens when scientists step outside the broken funding system. Supported by Molecule’s decentralized intellectual property (IP) protocol, Dr Michael Torres and his team were able to secure the resources needed to advance their research. Their science accelerated because they weren't constantly fighting the system designed to support them.

Similarly, Karda Forge raised $200K in 26 minutes - a far cry from the months that typical grant applications take. Today, critical research into biomining and e-waste is occurring because of support from the DeSci ecosystem. 

These success stories signify a shift. There are viable alternative pathways for scientists facing today's unprecedented funding challenges.

Ready to Explore Alternatives?

If you're a researcher affected by these recent challenges, we're here to explore how alternative solutions might support your invaluable work. 

‍We’d love to talk to you.