The computing power-centric decentralized marketplace Golem has reportedly entered an alliance with software entity Allchemy, to collaborate on a project studying the origins of life on Earth.

Specifically, the joint project – which goes by the name LIFE@Golem – will reportedly utilize Golem’s computing power, in an effort to complete the recreation of billions of chemical reactions and molecular bonds, which will help trace to the starting point of life on the planet. 

Via the partnership with Allchemy, Golem’s infrastructure will reportedly enable the simulation of a significantly increased number of molecules. 

“Although research in this arena is decades-old, it has never been conducted on similar scales, boosted by a state-of-the-art computerized synthesis engine deployed on a global platform such as Golem. The algorithm will be tracing synthetic pathways that could have enabled primitive metabolism and self-replication.” Golem reportedly remarked. 

LIFE@Golem’s algorithm – with implementation across Golem’s infrastructure – reportedly generate an assumption for the starting point of nine types of molecules, including ammonia, water, nitrogen, methane, hydrogen cyanide, and hydrogen sulfide, which existed within the primordial ocean and applies plausible reaction rules, for deciding the period as well as the associated conditions early life potentially formed. 

“The project demonstrates to the blockchain community that reputable life-sciences partners such as Allchemy see practical potential in Golem and can prove it by utilizing the protocol” Golem Factory founder and current Head Piotr Janiuk. 

Per Janiuk, the initiative reportedly establishes a framework (or process), dedicated to the connection between scientific facilities and the protocol — “almost on demand.”