RIAT is an institute for research, development, communication and education in the fields of crypto-economics, the blockchain , experimental artistic technology and open hardware. We explore and actively stress-test the role of research and development in the age of zero-trust, through novel forms of presentation, discussion and publication. Examining the global crypto-economic condition and its effects on culture and society, we foster an open and interdisciplinary discourse to improve crypto-literacy for the society of tomorrow.