Ned
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💌 Chief Token Economist
Ned is a seasoned expert with over 10 years of experience in artificial intelligence and blockchain ecosystems, specializing in interdisciplinary applications of data science and distributed systems. He has participated in and led multiple cutting-edge projects related to blockchain, tokenomics, and DeFi, establishing significant influence within the industry.
Ned previously served as the Deputy Director of the Digital Economics Lab at the University of Oxford, leading a multidisciplinary team to research core topics of the digital economy, including blockchain technology and tokenomics. His research encompassed:
Tokenomics design and protocol optimization in Web3 ecosystems
Decentralized finance (DeFi) and zero-knowledge proof optimization in the digital economy
Foundational information dissemination in distributed networks and the societal impact of digital technologies
As a Senior Research Fellow in Data Science at the University of Oxford, Ned focused on complex data analysis and its applications in social, financial, and healthcare domains. His research areas included:
AI-driven quantitative trading systems for financial big data
Quantitative trading systems powered by large language agents
Behavioral analysis and sentiment modeling on social media platforms
Additionally, Ned was deeply involved in designing and optimizing distributed computing systems, providing innovative support for building delay-tolerant networks and blockchain protocols.
Deputy Director, Digital Economy Lab, University of Oxford
Senior Research Fellow in Data Science, University of Oxford
Senior Data Scientist, Financial Big Data Lab, University of Oxford
Postdoctoral Researcher, Computer Laboratory, University of Cambridge
Ned actively engages in international exchanges within the Web3 and fintech sectors, frequently serving as a keynote speaker at top-tier industry conferences and as a judge for hackathons.