Built for Serious Science
Every design decision is made to protect researchers, give backers real ownership, and put verifiable truth onchain.
Milestone-Gated Funding
Research capital releases in stages. Each tranche unlocks only after the researcher submits verified evidence of milestone completion.
Onchain Transparency
Every contribution, fund release, and milestone update is a public Solana transaction. No PDFs. No black boxes. Verifiable by anyone.
Research Tokens
Back a campaign and receive tokens carrying IP access rights, governance over milestones, and a proportional share of future licensing revenue.
Non-Custodial Escrow
Smart contracts hold funds in program-controlled accounts. PepFund never touches your capital. Refunds are automatic if a campaign does not reach its goal.
Global Access
Any researcher with a verified identity can launch a campaign. Any backer can contribute from one dollar using USDC on Solana.
Verified Researchers
Campaigns are linked to ORCID credentials and reviewed for scientific credibility before going live. No pseudoscience. No anonymous teams.
Live Campaigns
How It Works
From discovery to funding to verified delivery, every step is transparent and noncustodial.
Discover a Campaign
Browse verified research projects across biology, climate, neuroscience, longevity, and more. Filter by category, funding stage, or time remaining.
Back the Research
Contribute USDC from one dollar. Sign a single transaction and receive campaign tokens proportional to your stake. All on Solana.
Track Progress Onchain
Every milestone update is submitted onchain and stored permanently on Arweave. Watch funding progress in real time. Claim a refund at any time if the campaign fails.
