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BioFoundry Launches Emeralds Uniting DeSci's Early Pioneers

BioFoundry Launches Emeralds Uniting DeSci's Early Pioneers
Eligible protocols for Emeralds

In short:

  • BioFoundry is launching Emeralds to reward early DeSci participants 
  • Projects and token holders included in the article below qualify for Emeralds
  • Emeralds are tracked across Ethereum, Arbitrum, Base, and Solana
  • Emeralds earnings are retroactive and will grant access to our TGE

The decentralized science movement represents one of the most ambitious attempts to transform how research is funded, conducted, and shared. DeSci protocols have quietly built the foundation for a scientific revolution, from creating new ways for scientific publishing to producing novel therapeutics. But this ecosystem remains fragmented, with innovative projects and dedicated contributors spread across multiple chains and communities.

Today, BioFoundry is taking the first step to unite these pioneers.

Introducing Emeralds

We're excited to announce Emeralds, a points system recognizing and rewarding DeSci's early adopters. This isn't just another points system – it's the foundation for bringing the entire DeSci ecosystem together under one roof.

If you’ve been a VITA holder, a member of PsyDAO, a ResearchHub contributor, or actively participating in any major DeSci protocols, you’ve already been earning Emeralds without realizing it.

The initial airdrop of Emeralds will be allocated to users to holders of VitaDAO, traders on pump(.)science, auction participants on Molecule, Bio Protocol funders, and many other major DeSci protocols.

Starting today, you can check your balance and see how much you’ve contributed to this transformative movement.

DeSci Communities Eligible for Emeralds


Snapshot was taken November 25th, 2024 00:00 UTC

  • Athena
    • ATH token holdings
  • Axon
    • AXT token holdings
  • PsyDAO
    • PSY token holdings
    • BEEARD NFT holdings
  • CryoDAO
    • CRYO token holdings
  • GenomesDAO
    • GENOME token holdings
  • Valley DAO
    • GROW token holdings
  • HairDAO
    • HAIR token holdings
  • Hippocrat
    • HPO token holdings
  • DataLake
    • LAKE token holdings
  • Molecule
    • Catalyst platform trading volume
    • Crowdsale platform participation volume
  • CerebrumDAO
    • NEURON token holdings
  • ResearchCoin
    • RSC token holdings
  • Pump.Science
    • URO/RIF cumulative trading volume
  • VitaDAO
    • VITA token holdings
    • VITAFAST token holdings
    • VITARNA token holdings
  • Bio.xyz
    • Platform auction/trading volume

How Emeralds Work

Emeralds are calculated based on your historical participation across the DeSci ecosystem. We've analyzed on-chain data across Ethereum, Arbitrum, Optimism, Base, and Solana to identify and reward key contributions.

The more you've contributed to DeSci's growth, the more Emeralds you've earned.

Why This Matters

Emeralds represent more than just points – they're your stake in DeSci's future. In the coming months, Emeralds will:

  • Access to the BioFoundry TGE
  • Grant access to exclusive BioFoundry launches
  • Provide priority access to new research investments
  • Enable participation in key ecosystem decisions
  • Unlock special capabilities on the platform

Your Role in Scaling DeSci

The initial Emeralds distribution recognizes those who saw DeSci's potential early and backed their conviction with action. But this is just the beginning. Emeralds will become a core mechanism for:

  • Coordinating cross-protocol research initiatives
  • Incentivizing long-term ecosystem participation
  • Rewarding valuable scientific contributions
  • Building a unified DeSci community

Check Your Balance Now

Curious how many Emeralds you've earned? Here's how to check:

  1. Visit biofoundry.com
  2. Click "Connect Wallet" in the top right
  3. Connect your wallets from supported chains
  4. After your wallet is connected press "add wallet"
  5. Watch your Emeralds balance appear
  6. Share your achievement on X with #BioFoundryEmeralds

To add another wallet, press on the wallet connected and disconnect, then repeat steps 2 - 4

Pro Tips

  • Connect multiple wallets to ensure all your contributions are counted
  • All EVM wallets (ETH, ARB, OPT, BASE) are automatically checked when you connect one
  • Don't forget to connect Solana wallets separately if you participated there
  • The more active you've been in DeSci, the more Emeralds you'll have

What's Next

This initial distribution is just the first step. Keep an eye out for:

  • New ways to earn Emeralds
  • Additional protocol integrations
  • Community rewards and recognition
  • Governance capabilities

The future of DeSci isn't fragmented – it's unified. And it starts with recognizing those who helped build it.

Check your Emeralds balance now at biofoundry.xyz

Questions about Emeralds?

Jordan