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Érico Lisbôa

Erico Lisboa is a Design & Innovation Executive specializing in high-end technology, decentralized systems, and their intersection with human behavior and data-driven innovation. With a robust background in psychology and data science, Erico brings a unique, multidisciplinary perspective to decentralized finance and smart economies. His deep understanding of human behavior, paired with advanced technical expertise, enables him to design transformative solutions that empower creators and businesses.

With a degree in Psychology with Honours in Neurobiology and Behavioural Science (Q2/2026), complemented by previous postgraduate degrees in Digital Finance and Blockchain-Enabled Business, as well as a Master’s in Decentralized Ledger Technologies. He also possesses numerous tertiary certifications, including a Master in User Experience Design from NNGroup, equipping him with cutting-edge knowledge of distributed ledger systems, cryptocurrency ecosystems, and their real-world applications. His expertise spans the technical foundations of blockchain—particularly on platforms like Ethereum an Solana—and strategic insights into profit-driven models, governance structures, and cross-blockchain interoperability, with a focus on Smart City innovation.

As the driving force behind the Decentralized Futures Network (DFN) and its flagship platform, Design Ledger, Erico enables creators and businesses to mint, trade, and scale their own digital assets and branded cryptocurrencies. Through the power of DeFi, he fosters sustainable, profit-rich ecosystems. His vision integrates proven research in psychology and data science to optimize user engagement, profitability, and scalability. Under Erico’s guidance, Design Ledger is aiming to leverage Solana’s infrastructure to build independent monetary systems aligned with Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles, delivering on its promise of regenerative financial empowerment for people.

Erico’s passion for decentralized innovation and his strategic foresight position him as a thought leader in the blockchain space, inspiring a future where creators, communities, and businesses thrive through decentralized, profit-driven technologies.

Leading Decentralization & Innovation

Open Finance → A decentralized financial framework that enhances accessibility, transparency, and financial inclusivity, optimizing tokenized assets, DeFi models, and community-driven economies.

His work focuses on:

Real-World Decentralized Applications → Building decentralized ecosystems with impact.

Tokenomics & DAO Scalability → Designing governance models that ensure long-term viability.

ESG & Smart Cities → Leveraging blockchain for environmental, social, and governance initiatives.By aligning decentralized technology with business strategy, governance, and sustainability, Erico helps communitites navigate the next wave of Web3 transformation.