HairDAO

HairDAO

Hair Loss

HairDAO is an open-source R&D network where patients and researchers collaborate to develop revolutionary new treatments for hair loss. Log your treatment experiences, contribute to cutting-edge research, and earn HAIR as a reward.

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Market Hypothesis

8/10

Experience hair loss during their lifetime.

50%

Of Women face hair loss challenges at some point in their lives.

$7.74B

Estimated global hair growth supplement and treatment market size in 2023.

The hair restoration market is expanding rapidly, driven by increasing prevalence of hair loss and rising demand for effective treatments.


Hair loss is a widespread issue affecting a significant portion of the population. According to HairDAO, 66% of men will experience noticeable hair loss before the age of 35, and half of all women will face hair loss in their lifetimes....

Research Focus Areas
Novel treatments for androgenetic alopecia (AGA):

Novel treatments for androgenetic alopecia (AGA):

HairDAO aims to develop innovative solutions for hair loss, particularly focusing on AGA, which affects a majority of men and a significant portion of women


Repurposing FDA-approved drugs

Repurposing FDA-approved drugs

One of their projects involves testing FDA-approved topically-applied T3 and T4 thyroid hormones to promote the production of key growth factors for hair regrowth49.


AI-driven drug discovery

AI-driven drug discovery

HairDAO is utilizing artificial intelligence to identify promising compounds for hair loss treatment, narrowing down large sets of potential candidates to the most effective options3.


Team & Community
Andrew Verbinnen

Andrew Verbinnen

Co-Founder at HairDAO.

Andrew Bakst

Andrew Bakst

Co-Founder at HairDAO.

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Discord community

Value Capture Model

HairDAO's value capture model is centered around its approach to community-driven research and development. The organization utilizes a governance token called HAIR, which grants holders voting rights on research project funding decisions.

This mod...

Value Capture Model Diagram
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