NOVA Blockchain Lab - powered by NOVA IMS

Advancing Applied Research in Blockchain and Web3

We advance the application of decentralized technologies to real use cases, contributing to a more trusted, resilient, and innovative digital economy.

// What We Do

Our Expertise

Self-sovereign Identity (SSI)

Advancing verifiable credential systems across the full lifecycle, from issuance to verification. We research governance and interoperability frameworks that strengthen data sovereignty and enable secure cross-border digital interactions.

RWA Tokenization

Developing platforms that enable the tokenization of real-world assets on EBSI and Ethereum infrastructures. We study RWA crypto economics, modelling token systems to ensure stability, transparency, and sustainability.

Peer-to-peer Energy Markets

Designing decentralized architectures for renewable energy exchange within local communities. Our Layer 3 blockchain infrastructure ensures scalability and low transaction costs, enabling economically viable peer-to-peer energy trading.

Data Management

Registering and anchoring data on-chain to enable secure and transparent sharing across value chains. Our Layer 3 infrastructure ensures economically viable blockchain-based data registration, providing verifiability and auditability.

Cryptocarbon Markets

Building infrastructures for tokenized carbon markets with traceability, verification, and scalable digital MRV systems. We develop decentralized frameworks that strengthen trust, prevent double counting, and support the integrity of emerging carbon ecosystems.

Engagement & Gamification

Developing Web3 applications that integrate wallets and on-chain transactions within gamified environments. These solutions promote Web3 literacy, participation, and incentive-driven engagement in educational and event settings.

// Building the Future

Lab Projects

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Decentralize Portugal with Blockchain

A national initiative to promote blockchain adoption across Portugal, driving decentralized solutions in public and private sectors.

#LOOP#NOVAIMS ACADEMIC CREDENTIAL PORTAL
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Loop

The Crypto of Circular Economy - a blockchain-based token incentivizing sustainable practices and circular economy participation.

#PRR BlockchainCircularEconomy#Cryptocarbon
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Communitas

A community-driven blockchain platform enabling low-cost energy transactions while fostering a transparent community governance.

#Peer-to-peerEnergyMarkets#Social#DAO
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// Our People

The Nodes

Coordinator Nodes

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Miguel de Castro Neto

Coordinator

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Ian Scott

Coordinator

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Joana Rodrigues Pereira

Executive Director

Operator Nodes

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Dinis Araujo

CTO

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Francisco Ribeiro

Full Stack Web3 Developer

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Edson da Veiga

Full Stack Web3 Developer

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Umair Siddiqui

Researcher

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André Andrade

Researcher