---
title: "Decentralized Science Funding"
path: "/contents/tech/desci/desci-funding"
version: "1.1.0"
author: "Hydrate"
createdAt: "2026-02-24T18:25:48.281Z"
updatedAt: "2026-03-15T22:34:16.461Z"
---

# Decentralized Science Funding

<Infobox>
| **Topic** | DeSci Funding Mechanisms |
| **Models** | Quadratic Funding, Retroactive Funding, Token-Curated Grants |
</Infobox>

## Overview

[Decentralized Science](/contents/tech/desci/what-is-desci) introduces novel funding mechanisms that go beyond traditional grants:

### Quadratic Funding

Used by [Gitcoin DeSci Grants](/ecosystem/gitcoin-desci), quadratic funding matches donations in a way that prioritizes projects with broad community support over those funded by a few large donors.

### Retroactive Public Goods Funding

Rewards research that has already proven valuable, rather than predicting which proposals will succeed. Funded retroactively based on demonstrated impact.

### Token-Curated Grants

[DeSci DAOs](/contents/tech/desci/desci-daos) use governance tokens to curate which research proposals receive funding, with token holders voting on allocations.