RIAT is an institute for research, development, communication and education in the fields of cryptoeconomics and the blockchain. RIAT works with experimental artistic technology and open hardware. It explores and actively stress-tests the role of research and development in the age of zero-trust, through novel forms of presentation, discussion and publication. Examining the global cryptoeconomic condition and its effects on culture and society, it fosters an open and interdisciplinary discourse to improve crypto-literacy for the society of tomorrow. RIAT is an independent institute operating since 2012 with its main headquarters in Vienna, Austria and a large international network around the globe.