With the beta launch of Catalyst, Molecule invites you to embark on an exciting journey with Catalyst Quests—a gamified adventure designed to onboard users into the DeSci movement. 

Catalyst Quests empowers our community to interact with early-stage research projects listed on Catalyst by completing various activities, sharing feedback, and growing the DeSci ecosystem. In return, participants will earn experience points (XP), which are used to measure engagement and identify the leading patrons of science. 

Put simply, participate in quests, earn XP, and climb the DeSci leaderboard. 

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How Catalyst Quests Works

Hosted on Rep3, Catalyst Quests has two types of challenges: ‍

Research Project Quests:

Each time a project is listed on Catalyst, a new quest is launched, creating more XP-earning opportunities. The quest tasks include: 

• Project Due Diligence: Join research discussions on X and attend researcher AMAs.
• Sharing Feedback: Provide feedback on specific project information and future Catalyst features. 
• Funding Science: Back a project that aligns with a funder's interests.‍

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‍Side Quests: 

Engage in fun and interactive activities to earn XP, including:

• Patron of Science Quiz: Take a BuzzFeed-style quiz to discover your Patron of Science.
• Creating Content: Make and share content related to Catalyst to spread the word.
• Following Our Socials: Follow our social media accounts to stay updated.
• Creating Memes: Share your creativity by making and posting memes about Catalyst.

— and more in the future! 

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Streak Incentive

Users who participate in consecutive Research Project quests will receive a streak boost. Here is how it works: 

• Base Points: Complete tasks in a quest to earn XP. For example, a single Research Project Quest is worth 100 XP.
• Streak Boost: Points increase with each consecutive week of Research Project Quest completion. The more consistent your participation, the more XP you earn:
  • Project 1 Quest: 100 XP
  • Project 2 Quest: 100 XP + 50 XP Boost = 150 XP 
  • Project 3 Quest: 100 XP + 50 XP Boost = 150 XP 

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Join Catalyst Quests

Joining Catalyst Quests is a chance to make your mark in the DeSci movement. As you earn XP and rise through the DeSci leaderboard, you'll proudly show your early support for innovative research and the broader DeSci space. 

Exclusive Insider Access Boost: As a thank you for your early support, Catalyst Insider Access List participants will receive additional boosts on their earned XP. This exclusive boost is our way of saying thank you for being a DeSci pioneer and helping us shape the future of scientific funding. 

Ready to try Catalyst and earn XP? Start your first quest now and start racking up your XP. 

For more information about Catalyst, check out the docs and shape the future of decentralized science funding.

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About Molecule

Molecule is dedicated to advancing scientific research through democratized funding and the tokenization of intellectual property (IP). By transforming IP into liquid, onchain assets, Molecule aligns the incentives of researchers and funders, fostering a more collaborative and efficient research ecosystem. 

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