Matt Stephenson
About Matt Stephenson
Matt Stephenson is a Research Partner with a background in mechanism design and expertise in DAO governance and NFT markets.
Current Title and Role
Matt Stephenson holds the position of Research Partner. In this role, he is involved in various research projects, likely leveraging his extensive background in behavioral economics and strategy.
Previous Experience at BlockScience
Matt Stephenson was a Senior Mechanism Designer at BlockScience. During his tenure, he contributed to the development and design of economic and governance mechanisms, which are crucial components of decentralized systems and blockchain projects.
Collaboration with Prominent Organizations
Matt Stephenson has worked with notable organizations such as Dapper Labs and MakerDAO. His contributions to these projects have helped advance the understanding and implementation of decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs) and other blockchain-based systems.
Academic Lectures on DAO Governance
Matt Stephenson has lectured at Columbia University on the topic of DAO governance. His insights and expertise in this area provide a solid foundation for understanding the complexities and challenges associated with decentralized governance structures.
Educational Background
Matt Stephenson earned his PhD in Behavioral Economics & Strategy from Columbia University. His doctoral thesis focused on price discovery and endogenous value in NFT markets. He also holds a Master's in Strategy from Columbia Business School and an M.S. in Economics from the University of Warwick, where he studied as a Fulbright Scholar.