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Founded in 2014, Blockstream has been the leading provider of blockchain technologies and has remained on the forefront of work in cryptography and distributed systems.
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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

Permissionless innovation.
The success of the internet in recent years is built on permissionless innovation -- nowhere is this kind of progress more important than in the financial industry.
Don’t trust. Verify.
We believe in empowering individuals and businesses to take control of their own finances and reducing the need for trusted third parties.
Open finance for everyone.
We build software that accelerates the adoption of Bitcoin and peer-to-peer finance for a fairer financial system that benefits everyone, not just a privileged few.

Leadership

Dr Adam Back

Dr Adam Back

Co-founder & CEO

Co-founder and CEO of Blockstream, Dr. Adam Back, invented Hashcash, the proof-of-work algorithm..

Erik Svenson

Erik Svenson

President

Erik Svenson is co-founder, President, and CFO of Blockstream, who brings over 20 years of experience..

Michael Minkevich

Michael Minkevich

Chief Operating Officer

Michael Minkevich is a seasoned technology executive with over 20 years of experience leading..

Lawrence Nahum

Lawrence Nahum

Chief Architect

As Chief Architect at Blockstream, Lawrence Nahum directs the software and hardware development of our..

Michael Golomb

Michael Golomb

Chief Financial Officer

A hands-on senior executive and company builder, Michael's background includes a culmination of twenty-five years of senior..

Jeff Boortz

Jeff Boortz

Chief Product Officer

Jeff Boortz oversees the Blockstream product portfolio, bringing more than 20 years of product management..

Sean Bill

Sean Bill

Chief Investment Officer

Sean Bill is the Chief Investment Officer at Blockstream, leading the Asset Management Division to develop..

Aleksey Skopenko

Aleksey Skopenko

Chief Information Officer

Aleksey Skopenko is the Chief Information Officer at Blockstream, bringing over 20 years of experience in IT operations..

Peter Bain

Peter Bain

VP of Consumer Products

Peter Bain is an accomplished leader with broad-based experience spanning startups, tech, climate tech, and CPG.

Naji Bekhazi

Naji Bekhazi

SVP of Engineering

Naji Bekhazi is a seasoned technology executive recognized for delivering large-scale, industry-defining applications..

Fernando Nikolic

Fernando Nikolic

Marketing & Communications Director

Fernando Nikolić is a seasoned marketing leader with proven success across established enterprises and high-growth startups..

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100+ team of the very best in Bitcoin. Wide range of experience, backgrounds, and expertise.

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Offices in Montreal, Mountain View, Lugano and Tokyo, and remote team around the world.

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