ChainCatcher message, Wormhole posted on platform X stating that the BIO protocol will adopt DeSci multi-chain. BIO has natively supported multi-chain using the NTT framework, bringing BIO into the Solana ecosystem and expanding cross-chain access to DeSci liquidity.

ChainCatcher message, Binance co-founder Zhao Changpeng responded to community questions on platform X, "After completing the academy for children, will you consider raising funds to support disease prevention? For example, donating to laboratories?"Zhao Changpeng stated that DeSci can help scientific research laboratories raise funds.

ChainCatcher news, BIO Protocol announced on social media that six new IP tokens are now live for trading, covering projects including: Alzheimer's (CLAW), industrial hemp fiber (HEMPY), ovarian aging (OVARIA), and low-temperature preservation (CRYORAT), among others.This launch is part of a series of significant advancements for BIO Protocol in recent times. The protocol launched its native token $BIO on January 3rd on the Binance and Ethereum mainnets, and plans to introduce $BIO to the Solana and Base networks soon. Additionally, BIO Protocol plans to launch two new BioDAOs, Long COVID Labs (LCL) and Curetopia, this month.BIO Protocol is developing a new decentralized science (DeSci) launchpad aimed at enabling more permissionless BioDAO releases. The protocol also revealed that it will discuss the future development of DeSci in the Solana ecosystem with the Solana Foundation and developers this week.

ChainCatcher news, according to official sources, the DeSci project Big Pharmai (DRUGS) has announced the upcoming launch of a new biological agent framework BADDIE.

ChainCatcher news, according to data from GMGN, the DeSci project VITA has surged past $7, reaching a new all-time high, with a current market cap of $63 million and a 24-hour increase of 36.7%.It is reported that VitaDAO is a community-driven decentralized autonomous organization focused on funding early longevity research, aiming to extend human lifespan and prevent age-related diseases. Its potential lies in democratizing access to scientific innovations by leveraging collective resources and blockchain technology, thereby transforming traditional pharmaceutical models and increasing transparency in drug development.In addition, earlier, the new proposal from VitaDAO "to airdrop 6.9 million BIO to VITA and VitaDAO IPT holders" has opened for voting. The plan is to allocate 6.9 million out of the total 21 million BIO tokens obtained for airdrop to the community.

ChainCatcher message, Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin stated on the Desci podcast that cryptocurrency is an efficient fundraising tool that not only provides more diverse funding sources for DeSci but also significantly enhances the convenience of funding.He has a strong personal interest in longevity research and medical research, and has supported related projects through cryptocurrency, such as donating cryptocurrency to fund India's pandemic response and launching the Balvi pandemic prevention project.Vitalik looks forward to seeing more innovations in the DeSci field, such as:Research contribution distribution mechanisms to fairly confirm the value of scientific work;Interdisciplinary public education funds;Prediction markets to improve decision-making efficiency in research directions.

ChainCatcher news, according to GMGN data, the tokens in the DeSci sector have generally declined, including:$RIF market cap currently reported at 53.9 million USD, 24-hour decline of 14%;URO market cap currently reported at 57.7 million USD, 24-hour decline of 24%;DRUGS market cap currently reported at 32.7 million USD, 24-hour decline of 37.8%.

ChainCatcher news, according to a report by Messari, Ethereum and Solana dominate the decentralized science (DeSci) field, jointly hosting 58% of related projects. Ethereum leads in almost all categories, including funding, infrastructure, data, and research; while Solana stands out in the memecoin market of DeSci.

ChainCatcher news, Binance Labs stated on social media that as we transition to 2025, the Year of the Wood Snake, Binance Labs expects the crypto industry to enter a vibrant phase. The wood element symbolizes growth and creativity, heralding a mature year for innovation and development. The anticipated supportive stance of the incoming Trump administration towards cryptocurrencies is expected to create a more favorable regulatory environment.This shift may enhance institutional interest and investment in the crypto space, aiding the maturation of the industry and building a stronger foundation on solid ground. Binance Labs' main focus areas for 2025 are crypto/blockchain, artificial intelligence, and biotechnology, and they are also excited to see innovations emerging at the intersection of these three fields.It is expected that underperforming sectors such as gaming, ZK technology, and privacy solutions may make a comeback as they transition from development to production, thereby supporting new use cases. Additionally, existing narratives such as DeSci, RWA/stablecoins, and AI agents should continue to perform well with strong momentum.

ChainCatcher news reports that the decentralized science protocol BIO Protocol has stated that scientific funding will become one of the main use cases for cryptocurrency in the next cycle, and DeSci is happening right before our eyes. Rare diseases are often overlooked by pharmaceutical companies, and this is a typical example. Curetopia (@endrarediseases) plans to launch related projects in early 2025.Previously, Runway founder and CEO Siqi Chen stated that funding rare disease research is a legitimate use case for cryptocurrency, and he mentioned that the funds raised through the meme coin $MIRA will be directly used for research at the Hankinson Laboratory, with himself and his family not profiting from it.According to GMGN data, MIRA is currently priced at $0.0456, with a 19% increase in the last hour and a market cap of over $40 million.