Uploaded June 2021 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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The Columbia-IBM Center for Blockchain and Data Transparency brings together cross-disciplinary teams to advance innovation in blockchain and data transparency and closely associated topics for the good of society that will drive new science and technology, develop thought leadership and influence policy.


This showcase explores new topics, upcoming initiatives, and celebrates the many accomplishments of the Center throughout the past year. Each session is be led by senior representatives from Columbia University and IBM.


Session 3: Fireside Chat on the State of the Union of Blockchain and Decentralized Finance (DeFi)


R.A. Farrokhnia, Faculty & Executive Director in the Dean’s Office, Advanced Projects and Applied Research in Fintech, Columbia Business School


Joe Latone, Researcher (IBM Quantum), IBM Research