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Federico Ast

Rethinking institutions for an algorithmic society.

Rethinking institutions for an algorithmic society.

About Federico

I work at the intersection of law, economics, and technology, building the institutional infrastructure of the digital age.

The question that drives my work: what does justice look like in a world without borders, intermediaries, or shared jurisdictions? Kleros, the world's first decentralized arbitration protocol, is my answer.

As a global educator on Coursera, I've guided over 120,000 students through the legal and institutional implications of blockchain and AI.

My work has been presented at Harvard, Stanford, and Oxford, and recognized by the United Nations and the European Commission.

Today, I focus on designing systems that combine AI with decentralized human judgment to redefine the rule of law for an algorithmic society.

Federico Ast, founder of Kleros and expert in institutional innovation.

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My Work

Kleros

The world's first decentralized arbitration protocol, using blockchain and game theory to resolve disputes in the new digital economy.

Kleros

The world's first decentralized arbitration protocol, using blockchain and game theory to resolve disputes in the new digital economy.

Publications

My research and writing on decentralized justice and AI governance, featured in leading academic and industry journals worldwide.

Publications

My research and writing on decentralized justice and AI governance, featured in leading academic and industry journals worldwide.

Teaching

Over 120,000 students across many countries have taken my Coursera programs on law, blockchain, and decentralized governance.

Teaching

Over 120,000 students across many countries have taken my Coursera programs on law, blockchain, and decentralized governance.

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Get in Touch

If you're interested in speaking invitations, research collaborations, or Kleros partnerships, I'd be glad to hear from you.

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Get in Touch

If you're interested in speaking invitations, research collaborations, or Kleros partnerships, I'd be glad to hear from you.