BIOPSY-30 Deploy 100k RSC for Aubrai Agent-Driven Longevity Research Initiative

TL;DR Deploy up to 100k RSC from the Bio treasury for an ongoing challenge using Aubrai agent to develop longevity hypotheses. Top 2 hypotheses generated and refined on twitter with Aubrai(Aubrai) and published on ResearchHub will receive funding.

Motivation

• Scientific Discovery: Use Aubrai agent on Twitter to generate and refine hypotheses about novel longevity interventions, compounds, or aging mechanisms that traditional research might overlook.

• Community Participation: Enable VitaDAO and BioProtocol community members to contribute directly to hypothesis generation.

• Agent Integration: Test a model where Aubrai agent helps refine community ideas into fundable research proposals.

• Continuous Innovation: Ongoing format allows for thorough hypothesis development and refinement.

Strategic Rationale

This initiative tests agent-augmented scientific discovery while building the ResearchHub relationship. Hypotheses generated through Aubrai by the community can demonstrate new paths from ideation to funding while maintaining scientific rigor through the Aubrai refinement process.

Challenge Scope

• Process: Participants engage Aubrai on Twitter (@Aubrai_) to generate longevity hypotheses

• Refinement: Iterative dialogue with agent to strengthen concepts

• Selection: Top 2 hypotheses will be selected by the BioProtocol, VitaDAO, and Aubrai teams based on novelty, feasibility, and impact

Budget

• Total Prize Pool: Up to 100k RSC

• Distribution: Split between top 2 hypotheses

• Recipients: Authors via ResearchHub platform

• Timeline: Ongoing evaluation with periodic selection of winners

Strategic Impact for BIO

• Tests agent discovery methods

• Creates replicable model for hypothesis generation

• Strengthens ResearchHub collaboration

• Generates potential projects for BioDAOs