The recent publications in the field highlight a significant focus on the evolution and analysis of network structures, particularly in the context of cryptocurrencies and financial systems. A common theme across several studies is the exploration of centrality measures and their robustness, indicating a shift towards more sophisticated methods of network analysis that can adapt to the complexities of modern financial and social networks. Additionally, there is a notable interest in the dynamics of decentralized systems, with research delving into the governance and structural evolution of cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, revealing insights into their centralization and sustainability. Another emerging area of interest is the study of dynamic financial networks, with a particular emphasis on understanding and mitigating cascading failures through the analysis of system invariants and periodic solutions. Lastly, the exploration of multi-block MEV (Miner Extractable Value) in blockchain systems underscores the ongoing efforts to understand and optimize the economic incentives within decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols.

Noteworthy Papers

• Monetary Evolution: How Societies Shaped Money from Antiquity to Cryptocurrencies: Offers a historical perspective on the evolution of money, drawing parallels between past monetary transformations and the current rise of cryptocurrencies.
• Changing the ranking in eigenvector centrality of a weighted graph by small perturbations: Introduces a novel algorithm for assessing the robustness of eigenvector centrality in graphs, with potential applications across various fields.
• Laplacian Eigenvector Centrality: Presents a new centrality measure with adjustable parameters, demonstrating its utility in economic models and network analysis.
• Mapping network structures and dynamics of decentralised cryptocurrencies: The evolution of Bitcoin (2009-2023): Provides a comprehensive analysis of Bitcoin's network evolution, highlighting trends in centralization and wealth concentration.
• Characterization of Invariance, Periodic Solutions and Optimization of Dynamic Financial Networks: Explores dynamic aspects of financial networks, offering insights into system resilience and optimization strategies.
• Does multi-block MEV exist? Analysis of 2 years of MEV Data: Investigates patterns of multi-block MEV in Ethereum, challenging existing hypotheses about MEV dynamics.
• Concentration in Governance Control Across Decentralised Finance Protocols: Examines the centralization of governance in DeFi protocols, revealing the influence of institutional investors.