"NeuroChains" Launches: Scientists Build First Crypto Network Powered by Human Brain Signals

In an unprecedented leap at the crossroads of neuroscience and blockchain, researchers at ETH Zurich have unveiled NeuroChains — the world's first crypto network powered directly by human brain signals.

Instead of running on mining farms or proof-of-stake validators, NeuroChains uses EEG brainwaves as the source of computational energy to confirm transactions.

How NeuroChains Works:

• Participants wear a lightweight neural interface headset.

• Their natural brainwave activity (especially during focus and problem-solving) is converted into cryptographic proofs.

• Each session contributes “mental work” to the network, verifying transactions and earning participants freshly minted NeuroCoins.

The system is designed so that meditative calmness, deep thought, and creative ideation generate more "hash power" than random brain noise, meaning the smarter or calmer you are, the more crypto you earn.

Why It’s a Gamechanger:

• Zero environmental impact — no mining rigs, no energy waste.

• Mental wellness incentivized — users are rewarded for mindfulness and creative thinking.

• True decentralization — anyone with a brain and a headset can join the network.

NeuroChains opened its beta test to 5,000 users worldwide today, and early results show that artists, writers, and meditation practitioners are earning up to 2.4 NeuroCoins/hour — outperforming even seasoned blockchain miners in traditional setups.

"We’ve turned thought itself into the most sustainable fuel for crypto," said Dr. Lena Maurer, lead architect of NeuroChains.