 | BlockstreamBlockstream is the leading provider of blockchain technologies, on the forefront of work in cryptography and distributed systems. Blockstream is a blockchain technology company founded in 2014, focusing on developing new infrastructure for the financial system, particularly around Bitcoin sidechains and related applications. Seed Round: $21M Series A Round: $55M Series B Round: $210M / Valued 3.2 B Funding Round: $125M Convertible Note Financing Round: $210M IMPORTANT: By investing in this business you agree to ourDisclaimer. All information including our rating, is provided merely for informational purposes. CryptoTotem does not provide investment advice. |
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OpenWhat is Blockstream
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 products and networks that make 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.
DetailsRaised: 610,000,000 USDLegalBlockchain Platform: BitcoinRegistration country: United States Registration year: 2014 Office address:
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Blockstream Roadmap
- Founded by Adam Back, Erik Svenson, Pieter Wuille, and others.
- November 2014: Raised $21M in seed funding.
- June 2015: First version of Elements released.
- February 2016: Raised $55M in Series A funding.
- July 2016: Bitcoin wallet provider GreenAddress is acquired.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- August 2019: Blockstream Mining service revealed.
- 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.
- January 2021: Reveals Blockstream Jade, a fully open-source hardware wallet.
- January 2021: The Liquid Federation grows to 59 members.
- March 2021: Launches the Blockstream Mining Note (BMN), a security token that exposes investors to Bitcoin mining hashrate.
- March 2021: Galaxy Digital taps Blockstream for mining colocation services.
- April 2021: The first tranche of the BMN goes live on STOKR.
- May 2021: Acquires Adamant Capital and establishes Blockstream Finance.
- May 2021: BlockFi taps Blockstream for mining colocation services.
- June 2021: Announces collaboration with Block Inc. to build an open-source, solar-powered Bitcoin mining facility in the US.
- July 2021: On-demand Lightning node service Greenlight is launched.
- July 2021: Completes a fully subscribed second tranche of the BMN and mining goes live.
- August 2021: Blockstream Mining acquires Spondoolies with plans to build the world's first-ever enterprise-class miner.
- August 2021: Launches Blockstream Energy with modular mining units (MMUs).
- August 2021: Reaches unicorn status with a valuation of $3.2B.
- August 2021: Secures $210M in Series B financing.
- September 2021: Partners with Macquarie to explore zero-emission Bitcoin mining.
- September 2021: Blockstream Talk podcast airs its first episode featuring Blockstream CEO Dr. Adam Back.
- October 2021: RaspiBlitz integrates c-lightning.
- October 2021: Sponsors MiniMint, bringing the privacy and scalability of e-cash to Bitcoin.
- October 2021: Closes $16 Million BMN tranche, bringing total to $36 million.
- October 2021: Specter Solutions adds support for the Liquid Network.
- January 2022: The BMN becomes available on Bitfinex Securities, a new STO platform.
- 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: The BMN is listed on MERJ, a global stock exchange.
- April 2022: Breez integrates Greenlight to build non-custodial Lightning apps.
- April 2022: Construction begins on solar-powered Bitcoin mine with Tesla’s solar and battery infrastructure powering the site.
- January 2023: Blockstream raises USD $125M to expand mining operations
- February 2023: Blockstream announces the launch of the new Blockstream Research brand
- August 2023: Blockstream Bets on ASIC Market Recovery with Launch of New ‘BASIC Note’ Investment Vehicle
- October 2023: Blockstream Launches Greenlight for Scalable, Non-Custodial Lightning Integration
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