Privacy-Preserving Risk Assessment in Decentralized Finance
A novel framework for conducting risk assessments on DeFi protocols while preserving transaction privacy using zero-knowledge proofs.
View Abstract →Pioneering interdisciplinary research at the intersection of finance, law, and technology
SPECTRE (Simulación y Privacidad en Ejecución y Cumplimiento para Tecnologías de Riesgo y Energía) was founded with the recognition that the most important challenges of our time cannot be solved within traditional disciplinary boundaries.
Our research group brings together experts from finance, law, and computer science to address the complex regulatory, technical, and economic challenges posed by emerging technologies in risk management and energy markets.
We believe that meaningful progress requires deep collaboration across fields, rigorous methodology, and a commitment to producing research that has tangible real-world impact.
Our advisory board consists of distinguished experts from academia, industry, and regulatory bodies who provide strategic guidance and ensure our research remains relevant and impactful.
All our research adheres to the highest ethical standards, with particular attention to privacy protection, data security, and responsible innovation in sensitive domains.
We are committed to open science principles, making our research publications, datasets, and tools available to the community whenever possible, subject to ethical and legal constraints.
Recent contributions to research and practice
A novel framework for conducting risk assessments on DeFi protocols while preserving transaction privacy using zero-knowledge proofs.
View Abstract →Developing explainable AI systems for automated energy trading that meet regulatory transparency requirements.
View Abstract →Analysis of regulatory sandbox frameworks for testing blockchain applications in energy trading and carbon credit markets.
Download PDF →Practical implementation of SMPC protocols enabling secure collaboration between competing financial institutions.
Download Report →We actively seek collaborations with academic institutions, industry partners, and regulatory bodies. Our interdisciplinary approach thrives on diverse perspectives and expertise.
Academic Partnerships: Joint research projects, visiting scholar programs, and co-supervision of PhD students.
Industry Collaboration: Applied research projects, technology transfer, and real-world testing of novel approaches.
Regulatory Engagement: Policy research, regulatory technology development, and stakeholder consultation.
Collaborative research projects combining complementary expertise
Privacy-preserving data exchange for research purposes
Licensing and implementation of our research outputs
Workshops, seminars, and specialized training programs
Our research is supported by competitive grants from national and international funding agencies, as well as strategic partnerships with industry and government organizations.