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2025 · Professor Naqvi’s Thought Leadership · Part 1

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Evidence-based rules that let innovators build

· Professor Naseem Naqvi MBE

From the original post🇬🇧 UK crypto policy is still a work in progress — but we’ve come a long way. We need to advance evidence-based rules that let innovators build, protect the consumers, and grow the economy. Thank you, @LucyRigby and…

Original post · 16 December 2025
🇬🇧 UK crypto policy is still a work in progress — but we’ve come a long way.

We need to advance evidence-based rules that let innovators build, protect the consumers, and grow the economy.

Thank you, @LucyRigby and @RachelReevesMP, for the Downing St. #Crypto reception.

#BBA https://t.co/jFERgCGdUq

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Who sets tomorrow’s technology rules?

· Professor Naseem Naqvi MBE

From the original post“Who will set the rules of the road for the technologies of tomorrow?”

Original post · 6 December 2025
“Who will set the rules of the road for the technologies of tomorrow?”

https://t.co/OUDSgZ9ynO

#Blockchain #Crypto #BBA #APPG https://t.co/MznGnUokNF

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Evidence & open knowledge · X post

Efficacy before distribution

· Professor Naseem Naqvi MBE

From the original postBefore you worry about distribution, make sure you've nailed it at the efficacy stage. (From the UK National Blockchain Roadmap, 2021).

Original post · 29 November 2025
Before you worry about distribution, make sure you've nailed it at the efficacy stage.

(From the UK National Blockchain Roadmap, 2021).

@Brit_blockchain #blockchain #evidencebasedblockchain #crypto https://t.co/VVz2Zlb09q

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AI & blockchain · X post

Data as a strategic national asset

· Professor Naseem Naqvi MBE

From the original postSome reflections on the UK’s newly published AI for Science Strategy, which positions data as a Strategic National Asset. (article metadata published on #blockchain, and to decentralised communication protocol, Nostr…

Original post · 22 November 2025
Some reflections on the UK’s newly published AI for Science Strategy, which positions data as a Strategic National Asset.

https://t.co/YXwa40KYm1

(article metadata published on #blockchain, and to decentralised communication protocol, Nostr @primal_app

#AINeedsBlockchain #AI https://t.co/kJ02z6xLcZ

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Governance when the agent is artificial

· Professor Naseem Naqvi MBE

From the original postWhat happens to governance when the agent (aka AI) is no longer human? Traditional principal–agent theory assumes motivation, intention, and moral hazard - Artificial agents have NONE of these.

Original post · 11 November 2025
What happens to governance when the agent (aka AI) is no longer human?

Traditional principal–agent theory assumes motivation, intention, and moral hazard - Artificial agents have NONE of these.

Insightful piece from BBA Fellow, @SincDavidson.

https://t.co/1ZLmxQ8y4c https://t.co/9yo6cwxgEd

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Five engines of economic advantage

· Professor Naseem Naqvi MBE

From the original postA slide from one of my recent talks. I argued that in tomorrow’s economy, five engines of advantage — or “economic moats” — will drive progress: Talent. Data. Compute. Distribution. Regulation.

Original post · 4 November 2025
A slide from one of my recent talks.

I argued that in tomorrow’s economy, five engines of advantage — or “economic moats” — will drive progress:

Talent. Data. Compute. Distribution. Regulation.

@Brit_blockchain #AI #Blockchain #Crypto #Economy https://t.co/DVIb7mGm7h

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Blockchain succeeds when it becomes invisible

· Professor Naseem Naqvi MBE

From the original postIn 10 years from now, you won’t even realise you’re using Blockchain. Every day choices and apps will come down to two options: Legacy or "DLT-Powered".

Original post · 17 October 2025
In 10 years from now, you won’t even realise you’re using Blockchain.

Every day choices and apps will come down to two options:

Legacy

or

"DLT-Powered".

#Blockchain

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Cryptography and Cryptocurrencies · X post

Beyond a Bitcoin strategic reserve

· Professor Naseem Naqvi MBE

From the original postIt is not enough for nation states to simply build a Bitcoin Strategic Reserve. We must look at the bigger picture - and the philosophy which underpins decentralised economies.

Original post · 8 October 2025
It is not enough for nation states to simply build a Bitcoin Strategic Reserve.

We must look at the bigger picture - and the philosophy which underpins decentralised economies.

#Bitcoin #Blockchain #Crypto #StrategicReserve https://t.co/1trRbtboyB

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Speaking the language of public service

· Professor Naseem Naqvi MBE

From the original postCrypto policymakers are looking for innovators who can speak the language of public service:

Original post · 10 September 2025
Crypto policymakers are looking for innovators who can speak the language of public service:

https://t.co/R3hBrzqZd9

#EvidenceBasedBlockchain
#Blockchain #Crypto #Policy #Regulation #APPG #Bitcoin https://t.co/JRC5GwSPw9

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Honest people and fair rewards

· Professor Naseem Naqvi MBE

From the original postAI will make our world better for honest people. #Blockchains will make sure these people are fairly rewarded.

Original post · 14 August 2025
AI will make our world better for honest people. #Blockchains will make sure these people are fairly rewarded.

#AIneedsBlockchain #AI #Blockchain https://t.co/C5VE9izWkw

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A human, not a cog in an AI economy

· Professor Naseem Naqvi MBE

From the original postA biased AI agent declined your application. You are a human, not a cog in the digital economy. Published on Nostr:

Original post · 9 August 2025
A biased AI agent declined your application.

You are a human, not a cog in the digital economy.

Published on Nostr:
https://t.co/t61MoRENDN

@Brit_blockchain

#AIneedsBlockchain #AI #Blockchain #Web3 #Proof #Nostr https://t.co/jLIP22MGtX

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Decentralisation & ownership · X post

Privacy-preserving open societies

· Professor Naseem Naqvi MBE

From the original postThis is an excellent speech from @HesterPeirce, outlining the real utility of #Blockchain technologies. I agree with her that Blockchains will help us build the very fabric of privacy-preserving, open societies.…

Original post · 7 August 2025
This is an excellent speech from @HesterPeirce, outlining the real utility of #Blockchain technologies.

I agree with her that Blockchains will help us build the very fabric of privacy-preserving, open societies.

#Blockchain #Crypto #Web3 #Privacy #Research #SEC #BBA #ZKP https://t.co/BcL0YtXP5K

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Progress through meaningful conversations

· Professor Naseem Naqvi MBE

From the original postReal progress requires meaningful conversations. Stakeholders working together to co-create a better future for all. We can get this right. For everyone.

Original post · 6 August 2025
Real progress requires meaningful conversations.

Stakeholders working together to co-create a better future for all.

We can get this right. For everyone.

@APPGBlock
@Brit_blockchain

#Blockchain #UK #Crypto #DigitalAssets #Leadership #APPG #BBA #Policy #Regulation #bitcoin https://t.co/ObcwjoyRu9

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