For people that is hearing DeSci for the first time, it is a Decentralized Science (DeSci) that has the potential to revolutionize the way scientific research is funded and conducted. By leveraging blockchain technology and cryptocurrency, and it can promote transparency, accessibility, and community-driven innovation.
Science will always find a way in any industry because science encompasses everything. I'm sure many DeSci-based projects will be backed by usage, but expect developers with bad intentions will try to exploit this niche, so we have to dig deep like we've always been doing everytime a new concept is presented in the industry.
When you incorporate an established sector into a high-risk investment market, expect manipulation to satisfy the needs of the investors.