About me
Welcome to my personal website. I am Jonas Gross, Chairman of the Digital Euro Association (DEA) and Chief Operating Officer at etonec. I hold a doctorate degree in Monetary Economics and digital currencies from the University of Bayreuth, Germany.
Practical Experiences
Since 2023: Chief Operating Officer, etonec GmbH
- Responsible for the operations of etonec GmbH
- CBDC, Stablecoins, Bitcoin Lightning Network
2022-2023: Head of Digital Assets and Currencies, etonec GmbH
- Responsible for the strategic development and products related to digital currencies at etonec GmbH
- CBDC, Stablecoins, Bitcoin Lightning Network
Since 2021: Founder and Chairman of the Digital Euro Association e.V.
- Establishment of a European think tank around digital currencies with a focus on education, community, and promoting collaboration in the field of digital currencies
- Discussions with numerous central banks worldwide, e.g., the European Central Bank on CBDCs
- Contributions to public hearings on CBDCs, e.g., for the European Data Protection Supervisor and the European Economic and Social Committee
2019-2022: Project Manager, Frankfurt School Blockchain Center
- Project management of a research initiative funded by the German Ministry of Education and Research, focused on establishing a blockchain infrastructure for German machine manufacturers.
- Research projects in the area of digital currencies
Focus
- Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs)
- Cryptocurrencies
- Stablecoins
- Blockchain Technology
- Monetary Policy
Programming
- R
- Matlab (Dynare)
- Python
- Latex
Scholarships and Awards
- Award for the Best Economics Thesis
- Scholarship: „Germany Scholarship“ (Deutschlandstipendium)
Hobbies and Interests
- Cycling
- Piano
- Referee (Football/Soccer)
- Crossfit
Ausbildung
2019-2022 University Bayreuth, Germany
Ph.D, Note: Summa cum laude
- Ph.D. thesis with the title „Essays on Digital Currencies and Monetary Policy“.
- Research focus: Impacts of digital currencies on privacy and financial stability
- Lecturer in the field of digital currencies and monetary policy
2016-2019 University Bayreuth, Germany
Master of Science, Final grade: 1,3
- Specializations: Monetary Policy, Econometrics
- Master’s thesis: „Conservatism and Momentum – A DSGE-based Analysis“ (with distinction)
2019-2018: University of Copenhagen, Dänemark
Study abroad semester
- Specializations: Monetary Macroeconomics, Behavioral Finance
2005-2013: Markgraf-Georg-Friedrich-Gymnasium, Kulmbach, Germany
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General University Entrance Qualification (Abitur) Final grade: 1.4
Other Activities
- Co-Host of the Bitcoin Fiat & Rock’n Roll Podcast, one of the largest German podcasts on digital money and cryptocurrencies
- Member of the expert panel of the European Blockchain Observatory and Forum (initiated by the EU Commission)
- Senior Advisor at the CBDC Think Tank
- Member of the core team for the CBDC Tracker
- Keynote Speaker