Raymond Cheng

Raymond Cheng is a Researcher and blockchain lecturer with a focus on security, privacy, and distributed systems. He earned his Ph.D. in Computer Science from the University of Washington and holds degrees in Physics, Electrical Engineering, and Computer Science from MIT.

His research spans blockchain scalability, privacy-preserving protocols, and decentralized infrastructure. Key projects include Kariba Labs, MASQ Foundation, and Open Source Observer, where he works on tools for public goods funding, secure smart contracts, and open-source analytics.

Raymond's publications highlight advancements in blockchain-based databases (FalconDB), confidential smart contracts (Ekiden), and privacy-preserving messaging (Talek). His work often intersects with internet freedom and secure, scalable systems.

He co-founded multiple organizations, including the Decentralization Institute and Public Goods Foundation, and has been featured in Forbes, Wired, and MIT Technology Review for his contributions to privacy and blockchain innovation.