Stefano Balietti

Stefano Balietti is a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Mannheim's chair of Data Science in Economic and Social Sciences. Previously affiliated with institutions like ETH Zurich, Harvard, and Microsoft Research, his work spans computational social science, blockchain governance, and experimental design. He is the creator of the open-source nodeGame platform for real-time behavioral experiments and co-founder of the State of Crypto initiative. He leads EduCERT, a project advancing digital teaching through blockchain.

• Affiliations: University of Mannheim (current), Heidelberg University, MZES, Microsoft Research, Northeastern University, Harvard IQSS, ETH Zurich
• Roles: Academic researcher, software developer, project leader

His research focuses on consensus formation, peer review systems, blockchain governance, and optimal experimental designs. He has pioneered methodologies combining simulations, data analytics, and online experiments. His work on DAO governance and cryptocurrency markets has been widely cited.

Key contributions include the nodeGame platform and the State of Crypto network. Awards include a special mention in the 2017 Exeter Prize and a Best Lightening Talk Award for his work on market structures. He teaches courses on blockchain economics, computational social science, and experimental design at Mannheim and Heidelberg.

His interdisciplinary approach bridges computer science, sociology, and economics, with over 20 peer-reviewed publications since 2011.