blockstream
Blockstream is the leading company in Bitcoin and blockchain technologies, focusing on innovative solutions to enhance digital asset security and transaction efficiency.
Company facts
- Founded
- 2014
- Employees
- 116
- Headquarters
- CANADACANADA
- CEO
- Adam Back
About
Blockstream is the global leader in Bitcoin and blockchain technologies, building the foundations for the financial infrastructure of the future. The company's mission is to create the financial infrastructure of the future, developing crypto-financial infrastructure based on Bitcoin, the most robust and secure blockchain. Applying cutting-edge cryptography and security engineering, Blockstream is dedicated to building products and networks that enhance financial market efficiency by reducing reliance on trust. The suite of technologies from Blockstream enhances the Bitcoin ecosystem, making it easier for both individuals and businesses to secure and transact their digital assets. One of Blockstream's key innovations is the Liquid Network, which is Bitcoin's leading sidechain, designed to enable fast, confidential transactions, and the issuance of assets. Furthermore, they offer Blockstream Satellite, allowing users to connect to Bitcoin without the need for an internet connection. They also work on Core Lightning, a scalable implementation of the Lightning Network aimed at facilitating quicker transactions on the Bitcoin network. Through ongoing investments in research and development, Blockstream strives to strengthen the Bitcoin ecosystem and empower a future of peer-to-peer, open network finance that promises to benefit all.