Arvind Narayanan is an Associate Professor of Computer Science at Princeton University and a leading expert in cryptocurrency technologies. He co-authored the influential book “Bitcoin and Cryptocurrency Technologies: A Comprehensive Introduction,” which has become a standard text in over 120 university courses worldwide. Narayanan leads the Princeton Web Transparency and Accountability Project, focusing on the intersection of technology, privacy, and society. His research has earned recognition, including the 2017 PROSE Award runner-up for Computing and Information Sciences from the Association of American Publishers.

Narayanan’s work extends beyond academia into practical applications and policy discussions. He has testified before the United States Senate and European Parliament on cryptocurrency regulations and privacy issues. His insights have been featured in major media outlets, contributing to public understanding of complex technological topics.

Outside of his professional pursuits, Narayanan is an advocate for ethical technology development. He resides in Princeton, New Jersey, where he continues to shape the future of digital currencies and blockchain technologies through his research and teaching.