Dr. Stefano Balietti

Researcher
Computational Social Science

Stefano is a postdoctoral researcher at the chair of Data Science in the Economic and Social Sciences at Mannheim University (Germany). Previously he was at University of Heidelberg, Microsoft Research NYC, Northeastern Network Science Institute, Harvard IQSS, and ETH Zurich. His research aims at discovering patterns of collective behavior in controlled virtual environments via survey, experiments, and machine learning. At the time of writing, Stefano holds mainly BTC, ETH, BNB, and SAND.

Prof. David Tercero Lucas

Professor
Digital Monetary Economics

David is Professor of Economics at ICADE Comillas. He holds a PhD in Applied Economics by the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona. He is actively researching with the ECB and BIS. His research interests are in the fields of Digital Currencies (cryptocurrencies and CBDCs), Monetary Economics and Banking. From September to December 2021 he was at the CREST (École Polytechnique, Paris) as a visiting researcher. His research has been featured in The Economist and The Financial Times. At the time of writing, David mainly holds BTC, ETH, and DOT.

Dr. Can Çelebi

Researcher
Experimental Economics

Can is a postdoc at the University of Vienna. He holds a PhD in economics from the University of Mannheim, specializing in behavioral and experimental economics. His research explores how emerging technologies like AI and blockchain intersect with human behavior, and how they can be leveraged to devise new experimental methodologies. He formerly worked at MPI-IS and is an external affiliate with CBESS at UEA. In another life, he was a water polo player and a radio host. He always fails to buy the dip but never stops hoping to fill his bags next time.

Prof. Anca Balietti

Professor
Environmental Economics

Anca is a junior professor in environmental economics at the Alfred-Weber Institute of Economics of Heidelberg University (Germany). Previously, she was a postdoctoral research fellow in the Evidence for Policy Design (EPoD) lab at the Harvard Kennedy School. Anca investigates behavioral biases that arise when individuals make decisions under risk. She is interested in crypto as a driver for economic development in developing nations and in environmental externalities of proof-of-work. At the time of writing, she does not own any crypto asset.

Prof. Merve Yurdabak

Professor
Management Information Systems

Merve is an assistant professor of management information systems at İstinye University; she has undergrad and postgrad degree in IT. Her interest in public blockchains started during her PhD in marketing, where she investigated online purchase intentions on blockchain applications. She is interested in crypto as an academic and her focus areas are public blockchains, NFT, DeFi, and Web3 more broadly. At the time of writing, she does not own any crypto asset.

Dr. Svetlana Abramova

Scientist
Digital Asset Ecosystem

Layal Youssef

Faculty and Business Analyst
Financial Economics

Layal is an instructor of business studies at Zayed University and a PhD candidate in Economics at the University of Sheffield in the UK. With a background in finance and economics and a certification in FinTech from Harvard University, Layal is dedicated to advancing financial literacy through innovative teaching methods. She appeared on international television, such as Bloomberg and Skynews, interviewed on topics of educational innovation and financial technology. Her research interests focus on FinTech, where she explores emerging trends and impacts within the field. At the time of writing, she does not own any crypto asset.

Luca Pennella

PhD Candidate
Data Science

Luca is a PhD candidate in Applied Data Science and AI at the University of Trieste and a Guest Scholar at IMT of Lucca. His research focuses on Machine Learning applications in DeFi, Blockchain, and survey data, with a particular focus on explainable AI. Luca's work explores derivative protocols, fraud detection, and economic survey analysis. He brings over three years of experience in data analysis from various consulting firms in Italy. At the time of writing, Luca primarily holds BTC, ETH, and SOL.

Dr. Myriam Kassoul

Economist
Data Scientist

Myriam is a data scientist at Fractal Energy. She obtained her candidate in Digital Economics at CREST – Polytechnique (Paris) in the Blockchain & Platforms chair. Her research focuses on trading behavior dynamics in DEXs and lending protocols, such as Uniswap and Compound. Myriam holds a Master's degree in Econometrics & Statistics from Toulouse School of Economics and teaches advanced econometrics and machine learning. Previously, she visited Vassar College in New York and was also data scientist at Airbus Helicopters. At the time of writing, she does not own any crypto asset.

Eloy S-Vizcaino

Artist
Illustrator, Animator

Eloy is a long experienced illustrator working for editorials and advertising agencies. Artistically formed at Fine Arts at the University of Barcelona, a large part of his professional career has been developed as a graphic designer and art director in branding agencies. Eloy has taught Illustration at the Master of Branding organised by the High School of Design Elisava. His work has been exhibited at the Barcelona International Contemporary Art Festival BAC. Currently, he works as a freelance illustrator. At the time of writing, he does not own any cryptoasset.