January 1, 2026 – Geneva, Switzerland

Epistatearch introduces a secure global payout mechanism that allows researchers to receive funding directly from individuals and communities who believe in their work. Through Wise-powered disbursements, research contributions now reach investigators efficiently, transparently, and without geographical constraints.

This development supports a more ethical and participatory research economy—where public-interest science is funded by relevance, impact, and trust, rather than institutional proximity.