Our Mission
Blockstream’s mission is to create the financial infrastructure of the future. We build crypto-financial infrastructure based on Bitcoin, the most robust and secure blockchain. Applying cutting-edge cryptography and security engineering, we’re building the technology that makes financial markets more efficient by reducing reliance on trust. With a long-term outlook on delivering robust and scalable solutions, we invest heavily in research and development to strengthen the Bitcoin ecosystem and protocol.
Peer-to-peer, open-network finance holds the promise to change the world for the benefit of all. Blockstream is proud to be making this a reality.
Core Values
Leadership
Dr Adam Back
Co-founder & CEOCo-founder and CEO of Blockstream, Dr. Adam Back, invented Hashcash, the proof-of-work algorithm..
Erik Svenson
President & CFOErik Svenson is co-founder, President, and CFO of Blockstream, who brings over 20 years of experience..
Lawrence Nahum
Chief ArchitectAs Chief Architect at Blockstream, Lawrence Nahum directs the software and hardware development of our..
Jeff Boortz
Chief Product OfficerJeff Boortz oversees the Blockstream product portfolio, bringing more than 20 years of product management..
Investors
Our Offices
Distributed By Design
100+ team of the very best in Bitcoin. Wide range of experience, backgrounds, and expertise.
Global Presence
Offices in Montreal, Mountain View and Rehovot (Israel), and remote team around the world.
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