The ValleyDAO Blog

We’ve officially wrapped Q2 2025 up, and it’s time to reflect on one of the most dynamic quarters in ValleyDAO's journey so far.

This is Part 2 of our breakdown on why the deep tech startup model is fundamentally broken and what we’re doing about it.

Research, Revenue & The Definition of Insanity

Last month, Bio.xyz kicked off an exciting hackathon which challenges builders to develop new AI agents for the future of science...

As we close out April, it’s been an exciting and productive month for ValleyDAO, filled with updates, launches, and insights that are proving the real-world potential of decentralized science.

The benefits of this project extend far beyond chocolate itself. Cocoa farming is one of the industries most heavily impacted by climate change...

…or is it?

We’re proving that DeSci isn’t just a buzzword, it’s a working model with real-world impact. As we look ahead, we’re more excited than ever about what’s coming next.

This week felt like a big step forward for ValleyDAO, not just in numbers, but in momentum.

In the growing push for sustainable alternatives in fashion, hemp has long been recognized for its strength and environmental benefits.

The next generation of textiles might not just look and feel great, but may also help the planet. And you can make that happen.

Is it sky's the limit for this new type of biotech? Or will the sky be the limit?

Biomining could redefine the entire business of metal extraction - making it ethical, environmentally friendly, and a truly circular economic sector. But it needs more research funding.

It's both more efficient and could better handle the megatons of material we need to power the world economy than conventional mining.

Digital twins are great for entertaining droids, but will they one day revolutionise medicine and agriculture? Personally, I think so.

In 2021, the Philippine government approved a Golden Rice variety to combat vitamin A deficiency, but Greenpeace's campaign against this GMO is preventing thousands of lives from being saved each year

Phlo is a bespoke platform for connecting, collaborating and translating your research. We're giving the ValleyDAO community early access to help us improve it!

Two new techniques dropped this week and both immediately garnered huge attention. But are they as promising as they seem?

Waging war on plastics at the micro-scale.

The science and research was there, as was the funding. So why did the promise of it turn out to be so misleading?

Trees are a powerhouse of CO2 fixation, but lose out to phytoplankton on a global scale. How do we give trees back the edge?

And what will be the role of AI in carbon-fixating organisms helping humanity to thrive?

We can produce actually valuable chemicals from CO2, instead of just storing it in the ground. Why aren't we doing that?

Exploring the fusion of living organisms with bioart and architecture.

Exploring the current state of where we are at with carbon fixation, and diving in to what the potential future could look like...

Exploring the potential of consumer choice, collective action, and ways to support a transition to a sustainable future.

A short think-piece, brought to you from some of the core team at ValleyDAO.

Navigating the murky waters of greenwashing and offset claims.

Exploring biological alternatives to carbon fixation.

A community-led campaign, directed at bridging the infamous Valley of Death.

Thanks to synthetic biology, the ways we grow, harvest, and utilize biological resources are changing drastically - and for the better - offering solutions to our most pressing environmental challenges in sectors like food production and agriculture. But how will this change with artificial intelligence placed in the equation?

For most of history, biology has been an observational and taxonomical discipline - it was mainly focused around observing and documenting all the various forms of life, their behaviour, patterns of movement, and the intricacies of their interactions within the variety of biomes and ecosystems they live in.

Unveiling the Fungi Frontier for Environmental Restoration through Mycoremediation

And would it be synthetic biology that makes this possible?

Bridging the gap for scientists worldwide.

Here's some of our highlights for 2023 and what to expect in 2024!

Restoring the balance of our natural ecosystems through collective action.

As this year's iGEM draws quickly near, we reflect back over last year's winners and focus the spotlight on our favourites.

Summer slump? Not at ValleyDAO!

Sun's out, lab coats off... summer is finally upon us!

Another month... can you believe it?!

In April 2023, a new DAO was born.

*Dramatic music starts playing*

We've been extremely busy this past month! Find out what we've been up to and how you can get involved...

Learn about our flagship project with Imperial College London, what we're planning for the token launch of $GROW, and opportunities in the ValleyDAO community.