From PYTHIA to Orama Labs: Tokenizing the Future of Science and AI
Blockchain is reshaping scientific research, fueling Decentralized Science (DeSci). DeSci uses on-chain tech to break funding monopolies, bypass publication barriers, and dissolve lab information silos, enabling open, transparent research. The global DeSci market is estimated at $800M, with Bio Protocol, OriginTrail, and PYTHIAleading. Research tokenization—via tokens, NFTs, or Intellectual Property Tokens (IPT)—incentivizes scientists, with smart contracts securing output ownership. Despite funding and regulatory hurdles, DeSci is carving a clear path in