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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

Co-founder & CEO

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

#### Michael Minkevich

President & Chief Operating Officer

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

#### 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

Chief Product Officer

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

#### 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

Chief Marketing Officer

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

#### Naji Bekhazi

SVP of Engineering

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

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## Our Offices

### Distributed By Design

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

### Global Presence

Offices in the Cayman Islands, Bay Area, Los Angeles, Montreal, Victoria, Lugano, Milan, Turin, Melbourne, and Tokyo, and remote team around the world.

## History

2014

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Founded by Adam Back, Erik Svenson, Pieter Wuille, and others.

### November 2014

Raised $21M in seed funding.

2015

### June 2015

First version of Elements released.

2016

### February 2016

Raised $55M in Series A funding.

### July 2016

Bitcoin wallet provider GreenAddress is acquired.

2017

### April 2017

Confidential Assets is released.

### August 2017

Blockstream Satellite is launched.

### November 2017

Digital Garage invests in Blockstream, raising total funding to more than $80M.

### December 2017

c-lightning, Blockstream’s implementation of the Lightning Network, is launched.

2018

### January 2018

Lightning Charge is launched to support developers building applications on the Lightning Network.

### March 2018

The Cryptocurrency Data Feed is launched in partnership with Intercontinental Exchange.

### October 2018

The Liquid Network is launched in partnership with some of the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchanges and trading desks.

2019

### January 2019

The Blockstream Satellite API is launched.

### January 2019

Blockstream enter joint venture, Crypto Garage, with Digital Garage and The Tokyo Tanshi to expand Bitcoin application in Japan.

### March 2019

Blockstream Green Wallet launched.

### July 2019

Tether launches on the Liquid Network.

### July 2019

Liquid support added to Green.

### July 2019

Liquid support added to Lightning.

2020

### January 2020

Liquid Network support added for BTCPay Server.

### March 2020

The Liquid Federation grows to 45 members.

### May 2020

Blockstream Satellite 2.0 launched, providing expanded coverage and full-history sync support.

### May 2020

Ledger adds support for the Liquid Network.

### May 2020

Blockstream Green desktop app launched.

### June 2020

Liquid Ventures Initiative launched to generate funding for startups building on Liquid.

### July 2020

The Liquid Federation grows to 53 members.

### October 2020

Announces the Blockstream Asset Management Platform (AMP), enabling programmable security tokens on Liquid.

2021

### January 2021

Reveals Blockstream Jade, a fully open-source hardware wallet.

### January 2021

The Liquid Federation grows to 59 members.

### May 2021

Acquires Adamant Capital and establishes Blockstream Finance.

### August 2021

Reaches unicorn status with a valuation of $3.2B.

### August 2021

Secures $210M in Series B financing.

### October 2021

RaspiBlitz integrates c-lightning.

### October 2021

Specter Solutions adds support for the Liquid Network.

### October 2021

Sponsors MiniMint, bringing the privacy and scalability of e-cash to Bitcoin.

2022

### January 2022

The Liquid Federation grows to 63 members.

### January 2022

Liquid adds Taproot support.

### March 2022

c-lightning is renamed to Core Lightning.

### April 2022

Breez integrates Greenlight to build non-custodial Lightning apps.

2023

### February 2023

Blockstream announces the launch of the new Blockstream Research brand

### October 2023

Blockstream Launches Greenlight for Scalable, Non-Custodial Lightning Integration

2024

### October 2024

Blockstream Secures $210M Led by Fulgur Ventures to Drive Layer-2 Growth and Expand Bitcoin Treasury

### November 2024

Blockstream Launches Research Center in Lugano to Accelerate Product Development on Liquid and Lightning

### November 2024

Blockstream Appoints Sean Bill as Chief Investment Officer to Lead New Asset Management Division

2025

### January 2025

Blockstream Marks ‘Bitcoin Genesis Day’ with the Launch of Jade Plus: An Evolution in Bitcoin Self-Custody

### January 2025

Blockstream Asset Management Debuts Alongside Two Institutional-Grade Bitcoin Investment Funds

Future

## In the News

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Blockstream’s Adam Back: Bitcoin is in the ‘early stages’ of a bull market
Bitcoin Technology Firm Blockstream Expands in Asia With New Tokyo Office
Blockstream’s Plan To Win Over Institutional Bitcoin Investors With An Emphasis On Yield
El Salvador to Issue ‘Bitcoin Bond’ in 2022
El Salvador plans first 'Bitcoin City', backed by bitcoin bonds
El Salvador plans first 'Bitcoin City', backed by bitcoin bonds
CNBC TechCheck chats with Blockstream CSO Samson Mow
Bitcoin Infrastructure Firm Blockstream Valued at $3.2 Billion in New Deal
Satoshi Nakamoto Source Adam Back Raising $210 Million For His Bitcoin Infrastructure Provider Blockstream
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