Brock Benton

I am an honors Computer Science and Economics student at the University of Colorado Boulder. Within the Computer Science department, I am a Co-Chair for the CS Undergraduate Advising Committee (CSUAC), as well as Co-President for CU Blockchain.

As of August 2025, I finished my third summer at Alamosa School District working in the information technology department. Within my role, I managed the repairs, inventorying (via Incident IQ), and cloning (via the FOG Project and Chrome’s FlexOS) of over 3000 laptops and desktops that support 2100+ students and 440+ staff members.

I am currently exploring topics at the intersection of theory and systems. I have particularly enjoyed learning about blockchain technologies, Linux-based development, and algorithmic economics, and I am interested in how formal models and real-world infrastructure can inform each other.

Outside of school, I run my own clothing store via Depop (and sometimes eBay) which you can check out @imbrock.

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Dec 07, 2025	Over this last weekend, I participated in my first hackathon at the Midwest Blockchain Conference. Our team developed a prediction-powered escrow that acts as an onchain commitment device. Alongside hacking, I networked with dozens of students, recruiters, founders, and venture capitalists from across the nation.
Apr 07, 2025	I had the opportunity to compete in the 2025 Daniels Fund National Ethics Case Competition where my team and I applied ethical principles to real-world business challenges, navigating complex scenarios where moral values and business interests collide.
Apr 02, 2024	I am grateful to have been selected as a recipient of the Boettcher Scholarship, a prestigious full-ride award granted each year to 50 Colorado high school seniors who demonstrate exceptional academic achievement, intellectual curiosity, leadership, community and school involvement, and strong character.