What if we could reinvent intellectual property for science? In this episode of Molecule’s DeSci Podcast, Kevin Noessler - Product Head at Molecule - joins us to talk about the next frontier of DeSci Science: Proof of Invention.
Kevin unpacks how Molecule is building infrastructure for decentralized IP creation, ownership, and attribution. This episode zooms in on how DeSci tools can validate and tokenize early-stage scientific ideas—before patents or papers.
We cover:
• Kevin’s background and his role in shaping Molecule’s product roadmap
• What “Proof of Invention” really means—and how it works onchain
• Rethinking IP and scientific reputation through cryptographic primitives
• UX challenges when designing for biotech DAOs
• The difference between building SaaS vs protocols in DeSci
• How open-source values translate into credible scientific infrastructure
Whether you’re an innovator, researcher, or builder—this episode is a roadmap for the future of intellectual property in science.⏱ Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
01:10 - Kevin’s background & journey to Molecule
05:00 - What does a Product Head do in a decentralized org?09:20 - SaaS vs Protocol: Rethinking product building
13:00 - Contributors, not customers: the shift in stakeholder models
17:15 - UX challenges for onchain science tools
21:40 - What makes a product work in DeSci?
26:00 - Building with researchers in mind
30:30 - Kevin’s long-term vision for Molecule
35:00 - Advice for builders entering DeSci
39:20 - Outro
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Special thanks to:
- Kevin Noessler: https://x.com/Noesslek
- Ella McCarthy-Page: https://x.com/EMcCarthyPage
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