AI-R2D2 AI for Resilient & Responsible DeFi Dynamics

A workshop at the ACM International AI in Finance Conference (ICAIF'25)
Singapore • November 15-16, 2025

About the Workshop

"AI for Resilient, Responsible DeFi Dynamics (AI-R2D2)" addresses the critical need for advanced AI solutions in the rapidly evolving Decentralized Finance (DeFi) ecosystem.

While DeFi promises transparency and efficiency, its inherent volatility, composability risks, and smart contract vulnerabilities introduce complex challenges demanding robust analytical and decision-making capabilities.

AI is indispensable for navigating many of these unique DeFi dynamics, offering the potential to build a more resilient and responsible future. Our workshop will facilitate scholarly conversations on AI's transformative role in DeFi through enhanced risk mitigation, real-time systemic resilience, the development of intelligent and autonomous governance models, and by providing deeper insights into market dynamics to optimize efficiency.

As the first workshop with this dedicated and integrated focus, AI-R2D2 fills a crucial gap at ICAIF'25, providing a timely forum for researchers and practitioners to explore how AI can ensure robust, ethical, and stable decentralized financial systems.

Workshop Topics

The AI-R2D2 workshop plans to invite submissions on a wide range of topics related to the application of AI in Decentralized Finance (DeFi), with a particular emphasis on robustness, stability, and ethical considerations.

AI for DeFi Risk Management and Security

  • Predictive Analytics for DeFi Risk
  • Anomaly and Fraud Detection
  • Smart Contract Auditing and Vulnerability Detection
  • Systemic Risk Monitoring
  • DeFi Stress Testing and Simulation
  • Cross-Chain Security

AI for DeFi Resilience and Stability

  • Adaptive Protocol Parameters
  • Liquidity Management and Optimization
  • Oracle Design and Reliability
  • Automated Incident Response
  • Decentralized Identity and Reputation Systems

AI for Responsible and Ethical DeFi

  • Bias Detection and Mitigation
  • Explainable AI (XAI) in DeFi
  • Privacy-Preserving AI in DeFi
  • Fairness and Inclusivity in Decentralized Lending/Borrowing
  • Regulatory Compliance and Ethical Governance of AI in DeFi

AI for Intelligent DeFi Dynamics and Operations

  • AI-Enhanced Decentralized Autonomous Organizations (DAOs)
  • Automated Trading and Portfolio Management
  • Market Prediction and Sentiment Analysis
  • Personalized DeFi Experiences
  • Computational Efficiency of AI on Blockchains
  • Data Challenges in DeFi for AI

Important Dates

Sep 30
2025

Workshop Paper Submission Deadline

Oct 15
2025

Accept/Reject Notification

Nov 15-16
2025

Workshop Date

Organizing Committee

Dr. Oshani Seneviratne

Dr. Oshani Seneviratne

Assistant Professor of Computer Science, RPI

Dr. Seneviratne leads the Bridging Resilient Accountable Intelligent Networked Systems (BRAINS) Lab. Her research expertise lies at the intersection of AI and decentralized systems with special emphasis on smart contract innovations.

Dr. Zachary Feinstein

Dr. Zachary Feinstein

Assistant Professor and Director of the FinTech Certificate Program, Stevens Institute of Technology

Dr. Feinstein's primary research focuses on financial networks and systemic risk, crucial topics for ensuring resilience in the complex DeFi ecosystem.

Dr. Wei Cai

Dr. Wei Cai

Assistant Professor of Computer Science and Systems, University of Washington

Dr. Cai leads the Decentralized Computing Laboratory. His research in Decentralized FinTech includes Crypto Airdrops, Decentralized Exchanges, and Decentralized SocialFi.

Program Committee

  • Mary Lai Salvana University of Connecticut, USA
  • Additional program committee members will be announced as they are confirmed.

Paper Submission

Submit your novel research on AI applications in DeFi for the AI-R2D2 workshop.

Submission Deadline

September 30, 2025 (11:59 PM AoE)

Paper Format

ACM format, 6-8 pages

Note: Papers do not need to be anonymous.

Submission Portal

Submit your paper through our EasyChair submission portal

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