Princeton Center for the Decentralization of Power Through Blockchain Technology (DeCenter)

New technologies that provide trust without centralization could transform many aspects of society, including financial, business, and social systems. The Princeton DeCenter examines the most important applications of blockchain, drives interdisciplinary research and education across applications and foundational blockchain technologies, and promotes the development and understanding of the policy, governance, and societal implications of this fast-growing field.

Upcoming events

DeCenter Book Talk: Beyond Banks: Technology, Regulation, and the Future of Money

October 8, 2025 4:30 pm

Speaker: Dan Awrey, Beth and Marc Goldberg Professor of Law, Cornell Law School

DeCenter Workshop: Blockchain & Belief: Histories and Futures of Money, Power, and Faith

November 5, 2025 9:00 am

DeCenter Workshop: New Applications for Blockchain in Energy + Environment

February 4, 2026 9:00 am

Wide range of leaders convened at DeCenter Inaugural Summit