Original author: BB
Original translation: TechFlow
Real cryptocurrency advocates know that no matter what the next meme is, cryptocurrency itself has significant value. This value lies in its ability to create innovative systems that transcend national borders.
DeSci (decentralized science) is one such ecosystem that has been taking the crypto world by storm. This innovation is poised to advance with the same momentum that fueled the meme coin craze.
Innovation always needs some impetus.
That’s where Pump.Science comes in — a cryptocurrency-fueled science experiment that successfully combines innovation, healthy lifespan, and token craze.
Imagine it like a combination of a college biology class and an innovation-driven DeFi conference. But at Pump.Science, we’re no longer dissecting frogs, we’re exploring the secrets of longevity.
Of course, cracking the code of longevity is like engaging in a bear fight with no rules. But if successful, we might just replace gym memberships with longevity tokens (sorry, gym-goers).
Pump.Science will lead us down this path. Join us as we take a deeper look at what it is, how it can leverage the Pump.Fun craze to extend human life, and how to use it.
Let’s dig deeper.
What is Pump.Science?
Pump.Science is a fun game where you conduct scientific experiments designed to maximize the lifespan of your subjects.
At the end of the experiment, the final score is calculated by PLE (Percent Life Extension). It measures how much longer the animals lifespan has been extended by the test drug. These experiments are conducted in phases.
If, at the end of the current experiment, the Compound token market value reaches the next predetermined target, funding for subsequent experiments will be provided.
The progression of the game is simple - start by experimenting on simple organisms, then gradually move on to more complex ones. The game is divided into three levels:
Level 1: Worms
Initial experiments were conducted on worms. High-quality drug experiments cost about $300 to $500.
Level 2: Flies
If the experiment in worms is successful, the experiment will continue in flies. The cost of this stage of the experiment is about $2000 to $3000.
Level 3: Mice
If the drug is successful in flies, it is then tested in mice, which typically live 2 to 3 years. This phase of the experiment costs between $30,000 and $60,000.
Keep the above mentioned fund amounts in mind as they will come in handy soon.
Tokens for each drug are used to fund these experiments.
The natural next question is - what is the role of cryptocurrency in this?
The game uses a milestone-based funding model. Imagine you are a pharmaceutical researcher who has discovered a new drug that can extend human lifespan.
In order to conduct experiments, you need funds. You can submit your intervention plan and create corresponding tokens through Pump.Fun. These tokens will be purchased by interested participants in the market (such as investors who are active in the meme community).
These tokens were sold in the following phases:
Level 1 (Worm): $500 worth of tokens sold when market cap reaches $70k
Level 2 (Flies): $2,500 worth of tokens sold when market cap reaches $1 million
Level 3 (Mice): $20,000 worth of tokens sold when market cap reaches $3 million
This allows anyone interested to participate in the research. This model is called Stadium Science. The experiments are carried out in real time before our eyes, and we can participate as speculators, experts, researchers or enthusiasts according to our interests. (And maybe make a little money).
So you get fun, excitement, knowledge and entertainment all at the same time - like a spiritual treat.
Where are these experiments conducted?
The experiments are performed in Tracked Bio (in Fly Box) or Ora Biomedical’s WormBot. All experiments are live, so you can follow the effects of the compounds on the lab animals in real time.
Pump.Science plays a major role in the broad scope of DeSci. So where does it fit into the overall framework of DeSci? More importantly, how does it help achieve DeScis goals? Lets explore.
What is DeSci?
DeSci is basically connecting those of us interested in scientific innovation with the world of its funding. Imagine that you smoke cigarettes in a room every day and chase the next “shitcoin” in a Telegram group. You might be making $1,000 a day, but you’re also losing precious time in your life. How do you avoid losing precious time to these bad habits? By funding scientific development.
So, what role do cryptocurrencies and decentralization play in all of this?
DeSci basically achieves the following:
Funding academic research and paper publication helps further spread knowledge.
Improve the peer review process. Open research makes peer review more transparent and efficient, thereby improving the overall quality of research.
Why do we need DeSci? Cant traditional science (TradSci) meet our needs?
Lack of individual autonomy: Bias can be omnipresent in scientific research. Blockchain technology can solve this problem. For example, through NFTs, scientists can verify their academic research.
Centralized storage is easily manipulated: Decentralized storage allows academic and scientific research to be conducted entirely on the blockchain, further preventing data from being manipulated.
Citizen Science: Independent researchers and scientists from different regions can join together to contribute to research.
As bold as it may sound, changes are needed in science funding and research. The current system is not as fair as it should be, and the work of many top minds producing remarkable results is often overlooked.
For a field with such a significant impact on society, it is crucial to strive for excellence rather than mediocrity.
So while the combination of cryptocurrency and science may sound a little strange, it is indeed inspiring that projects like Pump.Science are driving scientific innovation by leveraging the speculative, meme-like, permissionless, and transparent nature of cryptocurrency.
At such a unique intersection of fields, the possibilities for the future are endless. To learn more about DeSci and how it can address traditional scientific challenges, please refer to our DeSci Guide .
I know you are all eager to participate in the Pump.Science ecosystem. To ensure your safety, we will provide a simple participation guide.
Pump.Science User Guide
First, visit the Pump.Science website to view the drug experiments currently underway. Select the experiment you are interested in and trade the token of that experiment on Pump.Fun.
Keep in mind that the results of your experiment depend primarily on one key factor: the percentage life extension (PLE).
The higher the PLE, the longer the animal lives, and therefore the more effective the compound. So far, two compounds are being tested: Rifampicin and Urolithin A.
Here are the steps you need to take:
Step 1: Visit Pump.Science and view the experiment
First, select the compound you want to learn about.
Then, see real-time details of how the compound is being tested on animals – currently these compounds are first tested on flies.
Step 2: Understand key metrics
Thats a lot of information here. Before you get confused, let me explain it to you.
First, click on the “Chart” button next to the “Feed” button.
Here, the key metric is Count.
It shows the number of flies that survived after administration of the compound. If the survival rate was 100% and flies continued to survive after administration of the compound, the Percent Lifespan Extension (PLE) would be higher.
This means that the compound may move to the next stage (Phase 3) of testing in mice.
On the contrary, if the number of survivors is small, it means that the compound is not effective.
Step 3: View real-time updates
Click the Feed button to see the live feed of the fly. The green Live button at the bottom lets you see the live feed.
Step 4: Trade on Pump.Fun
View charts on Pump.Fun and trade tokens.
Note: If you want to learn more about the meaning of other information in the window, please refer to the relevant information. Image source .
The ultimate goal of Pump.Science
Their goal is clear: to harness the energy of cryptocurrency and the desire for wealth to advance real scientific protocols to optimize our healthy lifespan.
These protocols can support AI agents that can further help us optimize our lifestyles. Those drugs that are ultimately successful will be used for actual development.
In addition, their development team will also secure the intellectual property rights to the ideas and potentially sell them to bidders.
You can even submit ideas for new compounds here , making scientific innovation in lifespan enhancement open to virtually everyone!
Get involved: Pump.Science encourages investors and users to back their ideas with money and let the market determine the progress of human longevity. This is undoubtedly one of the coolest things you will ever come across.
Have you ever thought that a geek who spends most of his time in front of a computer could contribute something to science? Now you can!
In a recent discussion , they announced plans to launch 20 new compounds, which means 1-2 tokens will be released every day - which is exactly what Pump.Fun excels at.
Even if you’re not interested in the science part of the experiment, you’ll be impressed by how cool Pump.Science is. I’ll be keeping an eye on the progress these innovators make.
