Advanced Topics in Computer Science: Algorithmic Mechanism Design for Cryptocurrencies and DeFi

This course focuses on Algorithmic Mechanism Design, the design of algorithms that interact with strategic users, with a focus on applications to cryptocurrencies and Decentralized Finance. The initial portion of the course teaches background material on mechanism design for cryptocurrencies. The rest of the course involves in-depth presentations of recent research papers, and domain-specific material such as whitepapers, reports, etc. Students in a program other than CS are welcome, but should email the instructors before registering