Name:Robert Mao

Bio:

Robert Mao is the Founder and CEO of ArcBlock, a leading platform that empowers developers to build decentralized applications, blockchain systems, decentralized identity (DID), and large language model (LLM)-powered tools.

A serial entrepreneur and former researcher at Microsoft Research, Robert brings deep expertise in social computing, blockchain architecture, and digital identity. He is widely recognized for his thought leadership in decentralized systems and has published over 30 papers, journal articles, and patents in the field.

Robert is also the author of two books on blockchain technology and a frequent speaker at global conferences on Blockchain, identity, and emerging technologies.

Country:United States

Affiliation:ArcBlock, Inc

Research interests:Blockchain, Decentralized Identity, LLM, AI Agent, Astrology