Center for Digital Assets

Bridging the gap between the physical and digital worlds

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Keegan Houser

Our Mission

Using blockchain to reimagine how digital assets are created, valued, verified, and exchanged

The Center for Digital Assets

The Berkeley Center for Digital Assets develops secure ways to connect physical assets to the digital world through blockchain and digital twin technologies. Learn more here →

What are Digital Assets?

Digital assets are ownable, transferable digital items with recognized value, ranging from documents and media to cryptocurrencies, non-fungible tokens, and more. Learn more here →

What are Digital Twins?

Digital Twin Example

A digital twin is a dynamic, virtual replica of a real-world object, system, or process, used for simulation, analysis, and performance optimization.  Learn more here →

Benefits of Digital Assets in the Marketplace

Digital assets transform how goods are valued, traded, and financed, creating faster, fairer, and more efficient markets for producers and buyers alike.

Streamlined Transactions

By having digital assets, inventory and transactions are more precise, by more accurately matching producers and buyers, thus reducing the role of middlemen.

Transparent & Efficient Markets

Digital assets enable more accurate pricing, faster transactions, and reduced waste through greater transparency.

Improved & Secure Access to Capital

Clear, verifiable digital assets help farmers and producers access credit and financial services more easily.

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Strategic Focus Areas

Core focus areas driving the Center’s mission to build a secure, resilient digital-asset future.

Research & Development

Research and Development at RFS.

Leveraging UC Berkeley’s world-class facilities and expertise to accelerate innovation in digital technology.

Talent Pipeline

Talent Pipeline

Talent pipeline development of a pool of graduates skilled in engineering, ready to contribute to the digital global mission.

Community & Ecosystem

Community & Ecosystem

Strengthening academic, industry, and student communities to reinforce digital research as critical to powering our planet.