Ed Felten

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The author is an independent contributor writing an opinion or expert take. Views expressed are the author’s own and may not reflect Cointelegraph’s editorial position. Ed Felten is the Robert E. Kahn professor of computer science and public affairs at Princeton University, the founding director of Princeton's Center for Information Technology Policy, and he serves as a member of the United States Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board. In 2015–2017, he worked in President Barack Obama’s White House as Deputy United States Chief Technology Officer. He has published more than 150 papers in research literature and three books. Ed is also the co-founder and chief scientist of blockchain scaling startup Offchain Labs.

Financial disclosure: Ed Felten does not currently hold any positions in cryptocurrencies or other digital assets. Cointelegraph's editorial policy requires all staff to disclose holdings that may present a conflict of interest.