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Dr Ananya Shrivastava Founding Member Onchain Team
Research Scientist, Onchain
Ananya Shrivastava is a Research Scientist at Onchain, where she blends deep technical insight with strategic foresight to decode the evolving world of Web3.
With a PhD in blockchain applications and active involvement in the space since 2014, she brings a rare combination of academic depth and real-world experience across multiple Web3 eras from early Bitcoin infrastructure to today's onchain economies.
Her work spans protocol research, token analysis, founder-focused case studies, and token design. Beyond technical research, Ananya specializes in connecting blockchain innovations with broader social and economic forces. She crafts frameworks and actionable insights that help founders, investors, and institutions navigate complexity and build with clarity.
Passionate about bridging vision with execution, Ananya is committed to uncovering not just how things work but why they matter and what’s coming next in the Web3 story.
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