Pump.Science is a decentralized science protocol that aims to leverage meme coins for funding scientific research, particularly in longevity. Founded by Benjamin Leibowitz, Paul Kohlhass, and Jillian Casalini, the platform allows researchers to tokenize their experiments and create a marketplace for longevity compounds and supplements. The first product available for preorder is Urolithin A, designed to enhance cellular health. The platform functions through a tokenized research pipeline that includes stages from initial idea submission, through trials in worms, flies, mice, to human testing, culminating in commercialization based on demand. Pump.Science emphasizes transparency by working with reputable labs and maintaining audit trails for experiments. Despite the potential and innovative approach, including community engagement challenges during cryptocurrency market downturns, the founders believe they can attract interest by gamifying the research process, making it accessible and enjoyable. They aim to shift the reliance from venture capital, which typically favors profitable drug investments, to a self-sustaining funding model through trading activity on the platform.

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