From Self-Experiment to Structured Evidence
Karyon turns scattered self-tracking efforts into structured, clinically meaningful data. The system brings together verified compounds, independent lab testing, encrypted data capture, and tamper-proof audit trails—all stitched into an experience that respects scientific integrity and personal privacy.
1. Trusted Compounds and Full Chain of Custody
Every study begins with a controlled, transparent supply chain—no mailed-in samples required:
- Karyon Research Supply: Order research-grade, study-approved vials produced in our GMP-certified facility. Each vial is labeled "for research use only," with a tamper-evident QR code and unique ID embedded at packaging.
- Vetted Vendor Network: Browse our curated list of verified suppliers in Facet or pick up pre-verified vials at partner pharmacies and quality-controlled distributors. Scanning the QR code in Facet instantly retrieves the lot's full audit log—supplier information, batch analytics, and on-chain proof of integrity.
From the moment you receive a vial, every dose, data point, and reward ties back to its unique ID, creating an unbroken chain of custody you can trust.
2. Dual-Lab Validation with Independent Methods
Both halves of the sample are sent to different ISO-accredited labs. They test for purity, identity, and molecular accuracy using high-quality analytical tools—mass spectrometry, chromatography, and sequence analysis when needed.
This isn't marketing-grade lab work. It's an attempt to bring pharmaceutical standards to the self-directed world. If results differ too much, a third test is automatically triggered. The focus is reproducibility, not just reassurance.
3. Transparent Scoring and Full Data Access
Each test produces three primary values: identity confirmation, purity, and quantity match. Karyon calculates a combined quality score, visible directly inside the app.
But scores are just the start. Participants can also view the raw lab data—spectra, peaks, retention times. It's an open ledger for the evidence that underpins the protocol.
4. Protocols with Built-In Guardrails
Inside the app, participants can enroll in a study that fits their goals—whether that's cognitive performance, metabolic resilience, or recovery. Each protocol is supported by:
- Timed dosing steps with confirmation
- Wearable sync for glucose, sleep, heart rate, and other signals
- Space for personal notes, symptoms, or observations
Everything stays local by default. No data leaves the phone until the user decides to upload it.
5. Private, Pooled Intelligence
Rather than collecting personal data in bulk, Karyon analyzes it on-device and sends only the summaries. These include metrics like glucose variability or sleep consistency.
That means no central server ever holds raw personal data. Trends and insights are built from encrypted signals, not centralized profiles.
6. Verifiable Records on Chain
Once lab results and summaries are ready, Karyon records a fingerprint of each dataset to a public ledger. This acts as a permanent, verifiable log that confirms nothing was changed after the fact.
Anyone can audit the trail without seeing the sensitive details. It's a method of trust, without needing blind faith.
7. Evolving Methods, Not Static Rules
Scientific tools must evolve. Karyon treats its protocols and scoring rules as living systems. When the methods change, those changes are published, reviewed, and versioned.
Mistakes aren't hidden. They are corrected and documented—so future researchers can learn, not guess.
8. Global-Ready by Design
Karyon is built for compliance in different regions, not retrofitted. Protocols follow ethical approval requirements. Data controls align with HIPAA, GDPR, and India's DPDP.
Participants choose what to share, when to share it, and how long to keep it visible. Transparency is not a bonus feature—it's a design principle.