As a Mercator Fellow, Alexander Schmitt promotes financial inclusion in developing countries through blockchain-based microloans. His project develops secure and transparent lending solutions that utilize smart contracts and social credit scores to minimize loan defaults and increase efficiency. With experience in international projects across Europe and Asia, he brings valuable technical expertise. Alexander studied Computer Science at Shanghai Jiao Tong University and International Business Economics at KU Leuven. His combination of technical skills and entrepreneurial spirit makes him an ideal partner for sustainable financial solutions in underserved communities.
