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Independent research for leaders shaping the future of financial infrastructure.
The Future of Money publishes original research examining the technologies, institutions, policies, and human systems transforming global finance. Every publication is developed according to our Editorial Standards and reflects our commitment to independence, rigor, and practical relevance.
Formerly ThinkDeFi. Original titles, authors, dates, numbering and citations for existing editions are retained.
Featured Publication
Flagship Research Paper
Why financial transformation succeeds or fails at the coordination layer. An institutional framework for trust, authority, incentives, governance, and coordinated implementation.
Shanklin, D. (2026). The Human Layer of Decentralized Finance (Research Paper No. 001). The Future of Money Research Series.
Research Agenda
Money, settlement, and trust in digitally native financial systems.
How ownership, access, and value move across new market architectures.
The rules, incentives, and intermediaries shaping participation.
Policy signals translated into institutional perspective.
The rails connecting assets, identity, liquidity, and governance.
What durable, interoperable markets may require next.
Publication Types
Comprehensive institutional research.
Concise analyses for senior decision-makers.
Insights emerging from executive dialogue.
Focused examinations of emerging developments.
Research Integrity
Every The Future of Money publication is developed in accordance with our Editorial Standards.
Participation
The Future of Money welcomes collaboration from researchers, institutions, practitioners, and subject-matter experts whose work advances understanding of financial infrastructure.