ResearchCoin (RSC): What It Is, Uses and Risks

ResearchCoin (RSC) is the token associated with ResearchHub, a platform whose stated mission is to speed up scientific research. The project applies blockchain incentives and AI to parts of research that it describes as slow or inefficient, including how research is funded, published and peer reviewed. The platform also supports crowdfunding, open requests for proposals and peer review bounties. Its aim is to widen who can fund and take part in research beyond universities and government agencies. Public materials describe RSC as a utility and governance token for that platform. The data available for this page does not include a launch date or a consensus mechanism, so those details are left out rather than guessed. Anyone reading about the project should treat the platform's own documentation as the primary source, since features and token rules can change over time.

RSC is described as the token that powers Endowments, which are perpetual funding models. In an Endowment, the yield is directed toward research in a chosen field, so a single contribution can keep funding that field over time. Beyond Endowments, the platform's public descriptions say users can earn RSC for contributing to the platform and can use the token to support the work of other scientists and users. Ecosystem descriptions also link the token to governance, meaning a say in how the platform is run. Which specific uses are live at any given time depends on the platform's current features. Readers should check the official documentation before relying on any particular use of the token.

As of 2026-11-05, the data shows RSC at about $0.044 per token, with a market capitalization of about $17.7 million and a market cap rank of 908. About 402 million tokens were circulating, against a total supply of about 999.8 million and a maximum supply of 1 billion. The fully diluted valuation was about $44.0 million, and 24-hour trading volume was about $247,000. Over seven days the price was down about 8.3 percent, and over one year it was down about 82.7 percent. The all-time high of about $1.51 was recorded on 2025-01-04, and the all-time low of about $0.00308 on 2022-12-27. These figures change constantly and are included only for context, not as a signal about where the price may go.

RSC is issued on Base and Ethereum. It is not the native token of either chain, so its value depends on the platform rather than the network it runs on. Its data categories place it within the Ethereum and Base ecosystems and within decentralized science. Because the same project exists on more than one network, readers should confirm which network and token contract they are dealing with before sending or swapping anything. Sending tokens on the wrong network or through an unfamiliar bridge can lead to lost funds. Buying through a centralized exchange is one common route. Before using any exchange, check whether it lists RSC on the network you intend to use, what fees apply, and whether the service is available where you live.

RSC carries the usual risks of a small, volatile token. Its price has moved sharply, and the one-year figure above shows how deep a drawdown can be. Token emissions can add supply over time, so the emission schedule in the platform documentation matters for anyone assessing dilution. Value depends heavily on whether the platform attracts and keeps active users. Smart contract bugs, bridge failures and exchange problems are also possible. Scam tokens that copy the name or symbol are common. For storage, a self-custody wallet that supports the correct networks gives you control of your keys, but you must protect the seed phrase, since anyone who gets it can take the funds. Verify contract addresses through the project's official channels, and make a small test transfer before moving larger amounts. This is general information, not financial advice.