We are excited to announce the spin-out of the Edinburgh Decentralisation Index (EDI)—a major step in bringing decentralisation-based resilience assessment to security-critical domains beyond blockchain.
The EDI project, developed at the University of Edinburgh, is at the forefront of measuring decentralisation in blockchain networks. Now, as a spin-out, we are expanding its scope to software supply chains, financial systems, and critical infrastructure security, offering a data-driven approach to risk assessment.
🚀 CyberASAP Y9: Phase 1 Award
We are also thrilled to share that our spin-out has been awarded a place in the Cyber Security Academic Startup Accelerator Programme (CyberASAP) Year 9: Phase 1. CyberASAP, funded by Innovate UK, supports academic cybersecurity innovations in transitioning from research to market. Through this programme, we will refine our value proposition, validate market demand, and develop a strong commercialisation strategy.
🔍 Why EDI Matters
Centralisation is a major security risk in modern digital ecosystems. Whether in blockchain, cloud computing, or software supply chains, excessive reliance on a single entity creates single points of failure and systemic vulnerabilities. The EDI framework quantifies decentralisation as a measure of resilience, providing organisations with actionable insights to improve security and risk management.
💡 What’s Next?
As we continue our journey through CyberASAP, we are eager to engage with industry leaders, security professionals, and regulators who are interested in applying decentralisation metrics to enhance security resilience.
📩 Get in Touch
If you’d like to learn more or explore potential collaborations, please feel free to email us at 📧 edi@ed.ac.uk. We look forward to connecting with partners, investors, and organisations looking to improve digital resilience through innovative, decentralisation-driven security solutions.
Stay tuned for updates as we take EDI to the next level! 🚀
