# Decentralized Science Platform “Pump Science” Pioneers Life Extension Research on Solana Blockchain
Pump Science, a new experimental platform for life extension research, is gaining traction on the Solana (SOL) blockchain as part of the Decentralized Science (DeSci) initiative. The project aims to create a direct connection between researchers and users, offering an innovative approach to scientific inquiry.
Paul Kohlhaas, a key figure in the DeSci movement, has highlighted the inefficiencies plaguing traditional scientific research. Kohlhaas emphasizes that scientists often spend 80% of their time securing funding, with only 20% dedicated to actual research. To address this, DeSci proposes tokenizing the research process, enabling researchers to secure funding directly through blockchain channels.
“Decentralized science allows for permissionless scientific research,” Kohlhaas stated. “Our goal is to connect researchers and users to quickly disseminate tangible research outcomes.”
Kohlhaas has launched ‘Pump Science’, the first experimental platform aimed at life extension research. Users can support initial life extension experiments by funding them, monitor real-time results, and trade data based on these outcomes.
The platform’s initial experiments involve testing life extension compounds using C. elegans, a type of nematode. The experimental process includes compound mixing, image analysis, and employing computer vision to measure survival rates over approximately 20 days. The cost is estimated between $300 and $500, making it accessible to a broader audience. Should the results demonstrate life extension benefits, subsequent tests will be conducted on flies and mice.
Pump Science facilitates the tokenization and trading of experimental data, streamlining the funding and commercialization processes of research outcomes. In the long term, individuals could test life-extending compounds safely and share results. Currently, two experiments are underway on Pump Science, involving Rifampicin and Urolithin A. Both compounds have shown efficacy in the nematode stage and are now being tested on fruit flies.
“These tokens are not merely meme tokens but represent real-world IP, including experimental data, patents, and commercialization rights,” Kohlhaas emphasized. Developed with support from the Solana Foundation, Pump Science was created in approximately three weeks. Two markets have already begun trading, and the platform is expected to enable more collaborative experiments between researchers and users.
Kohlhaas hopes the platform will empower biohackers globally to embark on their research projects. He encourages interested users to participate in Pump Science to bring new experimental ideas to fruition. The platform aims to democratize scientific research by lowering barriers to funding and conducting research, potentially revolutionizing the field.
