---
title: "Molecule"
path: "/ecosystem/molecule"
version: "1.0.0"
author: "Hydrate"
createdAt: "2026-02-24T18:25:53.098Z"
updatedAt: "2026-02-24T18:25:53.098Z"
---

# Molecule

<Infobox>
| **Type** | DeSci Infrastructure |
| **Founded** | 2020 |
| **Focus** | IP-NFTs, Biotech IP Trading |
| **Active IP Tokens** | 46 |
| **Combined IPT Market Cap** | ~$16M |
| **All-time DEX Volume** | $61.4M |
| **Active Wallets** | 6,304 |
| **Chain** | Ethereum |
| **Website** | [molecule.xyz](https://www.molecule.xyz) |
</Infobox>

## Overview

Molecule is the infrastructure layer of DeSci, providing the [IP-NFT](/contents/tech/desci/ip-nfts) framework that underpins most biotech DAOs. The platform enables [trading of DeSci tokens and funding of biomedical research](https://www.molecule.xyz) by tokenizing intellectual property from scientific research into tradeable on-chain assets.

Molecule's key innovation is attaching legal IP rights to NFTs, creating a new asset class that allows communities to co-own and govern research IP. The platform spans multiple scientific domains including longevity (29 projects, $9.4M market cap), brain health, women's health, psychedelics, cell therapy, and climate research.

## Products

**IP Token Trading:** The core platform at [labs.molecule.xyz](https://labs.molecule.xyz) enables trading of fractionalized IP tokens derived from IP-NFTs, with 296,533 total DEX transactions across 6,304 active wallets.

**IPNFT Explorer:** A discovery tool for on-chain intellectual property, allowing users to browse and evaluate research IP.

**DeSci Screener:** An IP token market analysis tool for evaluating biotech research assets.

**Documentation:** Comprehensive guides at [docs.molecule.to](https://docs.molecule.to) and educational resources at the Molecule learning hub.

## External Links

- [Molecule — Official Platform](https://www.molecule.xyz)
- [Molecule Documentation](https://docs.molecule.to)
- [Molecule on GitHub](https://github.com/moleculeprotocol)