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title: "DeSci DAOs"
path: "/contents/tech/desci/desci-daos"
version: "1.1.0"
author: "Hydrate"
createdAt: "2026-02-24T18:25:48.143Z"
updatedAt: "2026-03-15T22:34:16.413Z"
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# DeSci DAOs

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| **Topic** | Decentralized Science DAOs |
| **Examples** | [VitaDAO](/ecosystem/vitadao), [PsyDAO](/ecosystem/psydao), [GenomesDAO](/ecosystem/genomesdao) |
</Infobox>

## Overview

**DeSci DAOs** are decentralized autonomous organizations that fund, govern, and commercialize scientific research. Unlike traditional research funding bodies (NIH, ERC), DeSci DAOs enable any token holder to participate in funding decisions.

### Key DeSci DAOs

  - [VitaDAO](/ecosystem/vitadao) — Longevity research

  - [PsyDAO](/ecosystem/psydao) — Psychedelics research

  - [GenomesDAO](/ecosystem/genomesdao) — Genomics data sovereignty

  - [AthenaBIO](/ecosystem/athenadao) — Women's health

  - [UltraRare Bio](/ecosystem/ultrarare-bio) — Rare diseases

These DAOs typically use [IP-NFTs](/contents/tech/desci/ip-nfts) to represent funded research and governance tokens for decision-making.