Lynn Chia is Vice President of Communications at DWF Labs and a PhD researcher in business and socioeconomics. Her work bridges digital identity, economic infrastructure, and financial inclusion in emerging markets. At DWF Labs, she helps shape the narrative for one of Web3’s most active investors and market makers, with a focus on trust-driven systems and interoperable ecosystems. Lynn’s research explores how identity systems act as both enablers and gatekeepers of opportunity, examining their ethical, institutional, and design implications in the context of decentralized finance.