About
The Decentralization Research Center (DRC) is a 501(c)(4) social welfare non-profit that advocates for decentralization as a fundamental characteristic of emerging technologies. This includes the development of blockchain protocols and applications that are immutable, censorship resistant, transparent, secure, and enable data self-sovereignty.
We find ourselves at a unique moment in history. Recent developments in technologies like blockchain, artificial intelligence, and quantum computing have the potential to make them some of the most impactful achievements of our time. However, while fostering progress, these technologies have the potential for severe unintended consequences, including a concentration of power and wealth among the elite, the marginalization of diverse voices, and potentially destabilizing impacts on democracy. To create a more equitable future, we must ensure that the next wave of innovation is underpinned by principles of broad participation, fair reward distribution, and decentralized control. The DRC stands committed to working with industry, academia, and policymakers to help shape this future.
We seek to foster cooperation between the scholars, students, technologists, policymakers, and entrepreneurs who recognize the need for a more inclusive approach to the development of these technologies. Although many stakeholders are already generating research, running courses, and launching ventures that explore a more equitable path forward, much of their work remains siloed and disconnected.
The DRC’s mandate is to bridge that gap and create opportunities for innovators to collaborate, gain momentum, and guide the ownership, governance, and regulation of emerging technologies towards decentralization. We accomplish this by:
- Providing a trusted gateway for research-backed findings about decentralized technologies
- Hosting intimate events with stakeholders in collaboration with academic institutions, such as our recent events at the Harvard Kennedy School and Stanford Center for Blockchain Research, as well as our upcoming events at the University of Toronto and the University of Tokyo
- Drafting, funding, and curating educational resources on decentralized technologies
- Acting as a hub for communication between stakeholders and the media
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