Edward W. Felten

Edward W. Felten is a Professor of Computer Science at Princeton University, with a prolific research career spanning computer security, privacy, cryptocurrencies, and distributed systems. He co-authored the definitive textbook Bitcoin and Cryptocurrency Technologies and has published over 120 refereed works since 1985. Felten’s research often bridges technical depth with policy relevance, influencing both academic discourse and real-world systems.

Education:

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Research Interests:
His work focuses on securing computing systems and understanding their societal impact. Key themes include cryptographic protocols for blockchains, privacy-preserving technologies, DRM and policy, and the economics of decentralized systems. Recent projects explore rollup economics, fraud proofs, and AI safety.

Recent Publication Trends:
Between 2022 and 2025, Felten has concentrated on blockchain scalability and economic security, authoring studies on efficient dispute resolution (BoLD), MEV arbitrage, and incentive mechanisms for rollup validators. He also contributed to international AI safety reports, highlighting an expanding focus on emerging technology governance.

Scientific Awards & Honors:
While specific awards are not listed in the provided text, his repeated keynote invitations (CCS 2015, CSLAW 2019) and high citation counts indicate significant peer recognition.

Students & Collaborators:
Felten has mentored and collaborated with numerous researchers; frequent co-authors include Akaki Mamageishvili, Joseph Bonneau, Arvind Narayanan, and J. Alex Halderman. Exact advisee names are not extracted from the text.

Labs & Teams:
He has been associated with Princeton’s Center for Information Technology Policy (CITP) and has led or participated in projects such as the SHRIMP multicomputer system and the Arbitrum scalable smart-contract platform.