Cause

Origin Story

A cause that's nested deep in our hearts

Every life deserves a healthy beginning. Lunar Babies is a crypto-powered humanitarian initiative dedicated to helping couples gain access to Prenatal Gene Testing (PGT) — a procedure that identifies chromosomal abnormalities and helps ensure the birth of healthy babies.

For many families, these tests remain out of reach due to their high cost. We aim to bridge that gap through NFT-based fundraising and anonymous cryptocurrency donations, transforming the decentralized power of blockchain into a force for compassion and life.


The Lunar Babies Project was born from a deeply personal journey — one that began not in a lab or on the blockchain, but in our hearts.

During our own battle with infertility, my wife and I experienced firsthand the emotional and financial weight that couples carry when pursuing assisted reproduction and Prenatal Gene Testing (PGT). In that vulnerable moment, between science and hope, we sent a message aboard Intuitive Machines’ Odysseus Lunar Lander — a small note titled “To Our Future Babies,” a note that was written at time of uncertainty whether we’ll ever have babies at all!

That message now rests on the lunar surface — a timeless testament of love, longing, and faith in the future.

The Lunar Babies NFTs are the continuation of that message.
They are our way of extending that hope to others — transforming our private struggle into a shared mission of compassion.

Through this project, we want to tell every couple facing infertility:
YOU are not alone.
And to every future child whose parents fought for their chance at life —
Welcome to the Lunar Babies.


How It Works

1. The Lunar Babies Collection 🌙
Our project consists of 1,001 unique Lunar Babies NFTs, each symbolizing a potential life — a story waiting to begin.
Minted on the Algorand blockchain, the collection reflects our commitment to sustainability and accessibility. Algorand was chosen for its zero-cost transactions, eco-friendly consensus, and the fact that its Reach.sh framework aligns naturally with JavaScript, allowing us to build without barriers.

2. Transparent, On-Chain Fundraising 💫
All NFT sales and crypto donations are collected transparently on-chain.
Funds are then converted into stable currencies (StableCoins) to ensure predictable value and safeguard against crypto volatility.

3. Direct Support for IVF & PGT Clinics ❤️
We collaborate with a trusted network of laboratories and fertility clinics — including NewLife IVF (UK & Greece), Dunya Clinic (Cyprus), IVF Lab Brussels, and Embryo Clinic Chicago, among others.
These institutions reach out when a couple cannot afford Prenatal Genetic Testing (PGT) or related fertility procedures.
Once documentation is reviewed and verified, we initiate a StableCoin-to-SWIFT/IBAN transfer directly to the medical provider — never to individuals — ensuring full traceability and ethical allocation.

4. Accountability & Reporting 🔍
Each disbursement is logged, timestamped, and visible through the blockchain ledger.
Partner clinics submit reports confirming that the funds have been used for approved procedures.
This process guarantees that every NFT minted and every donation received directly transforms into hope for a family in need.

Blockchain ensures trust, traceability, and borderless compassion.
Donations are transparent, NFT ownership is verifiable, and global contributors can participate without intermediaries.
It’s philanthropy reimagined — powered by code, driven by empathy.


Our Vision

We envision a world where genetic destiny is not determined by income, where parents can embrace hope over fear, and where technology serves humanity at its most intimate frontier — the creation of life. The true dream and climax of this vision is to become a global fund that will cover all of the assisted reproduction related expenses for every human being in the world.

By combining science, art, and crypto transparency, we aim to build a lasting model for medical aid that evolves with the Web3 era.


How to get involved?

Purchase an NFT. Send a donation; or Share our mission.
Together, we can rewrite the story of how life begins — one embryo, one family, one act of compassion at a time.