Full-stack research, education, and advocacy
Full-stack research,
education, and advocacy
The trusted voice for decentralization
The trusted
voice for decentralization
We help policymakers, researchers and builders understand how distributed systems create more resilient digital infrastructure.
We help policymakers, researchers and builders
understand how distributed systems
create more resilient digital infrastructure.
Emerging technologies affect how societies communicate, transact and govern.
Emerging technologies affect how societies communicate, transact and govern
The central question is who controls the systems we
rely on. DRC treats decentralization as a governance principle that can reduce single points of control and strengthen transparency.
The central question is who controls the systems we
rely on. DRC treats decentralization as a governance principle that can reduce single points of control and strengthen transparency.
Our work examines how open infrastructure, distributed authority and clear public policy can support digital systems that remain accountable
to people.
Our work examines how open infrastructure, distributed authority and clear public policy can support digital systems that remain accountable
to people.
Our work examines how open infrastructure, distributed authority and clear public policy can support digital systems that remain accountable
to people.
02 / Why DRC
02 / Why DRC
Why policymakers trust DRC
Why policymakers trust DRC
Whole-stack advocacy
DRC advances policy across the full decentralization stack, from blockchain infrastructure to AI and privacy technologies.
Whole-stack advocacy
DRC advances policy across the full decentralization stack, from blockchain infrastructure to AI and privacy technologies.
Independent perspective
Independent perspective
Evidence-based research free from commercial interests or industry agendas.
Evidence-based research free from commercial interests or industry agendas.
Independent perspective
Evidence-based research free from commercial interests or industry agendas.
Governance-first approach
Governance-first approach
We examine decentralization as a model for governing technology, not simply as a financial or technical development.
We examine decentralization as a model for governing technology, not simply as a financial or technical development.
Governance-first approach
We examine decentralization as a model for governing technology, not simply as a financial or technical development.
Trusted institutional voice
Trusted institutional voice
We connect researchers, builders and policymakers to support informed decisions on emerging technologies.
We connect researchers, builders and policymakers to support informed decisions on emerging technologies.
Trusted institutional voice
We connect researchers, builders and policymakers to support informed decisions on emerging technologies.
04 / PEOPLE
04 / PEOPLE
The people behind the research
The people behind the research
DRC brings together policy experts, researchers and operators working across decentralization, governance and emerging technologies.
DRC brings together policy experts, researchers and operators working across decentralization, governance and emerging technologies.
Kyle Bligen
Executive Director
Policy strategy, Congress, federal regulators, and emerging technology.
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Kyle Bligen
Executive Director
Policy strategy, Congress, federal regulators, and emerging technology.
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Kyle Bligen
Executive Director
Policy strategy, Congress, federal regulators, and emerging technology.
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Samuel Vance-Law
Head of Research
Decentralized governance, DAOs, compliance and AI.
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Samuel Vance-Law
Head of Research
Decentralized governance, DAOs, compliance and AI.
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Samuel Vance-Law
Head of Research
Decentralized governance, DAOs, compliance and AI.
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Sarah Brennan
Senior Legal Advisor
Crypto policy, privacy-preserving technologies, & regulatory frameworks.
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Sarah Brennan
Senior Legal Advisor
Crypto policy, privacy-preserving technologies, & regulatory frameworks.
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Sarah Brennan
Senior Legal Advisor
Crypto policy, privacy-preserving technologies, & regulatory frameworks.
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Nelson Rosario
Legal Adivsor
Blockchain, AI, technology law, privacy, & public policy.
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Nelson Rosario
Legal Adivsor
Blockchain, AI, technology law, privacy, & public policy.
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Nelson Rosario
Legal Adivsor
Blockchain, AI, technology law, privacy, & public policy.
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05 / BLOG
05 / BLOG
Making decentralization a reality
Making decentralization a reality
Making decentralization a reality
Commentary, explainers and policy analysis for readers who need clear context on decentralized technologies and public policy.
Commentary, explainers and policy analysis for readers who need clear context on decentralized technologies and public policy.
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We work with policymakers, researchers, journalists and builders seeking a clearer view of decentralization and emerging technology.