Blockstream

Blockstream

Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
3 employees
Aerospace
Series C · $651M

About Blockstream

Blockstream is a blockchain technology supplier that has remained at the forefront of cryptography and distributed system research. Their products and services form the foundation for the financial infrastructure of the future. Blockstream offers a range of key products and services designed to enhance Bitcoin and blockchain functionality. Notable offerings include Blockstream Satellite, which broadcasts the Bitcoin blockchain via satellite for users without internet access, and the Liquid Network, a sidechain solution that enables faster and more confidential transactions. Their Green Wallet is a non-custodial Bitcoin wallet focused on security and user control. Additionally, Blockstream provides blockchain APIs for developers to integrate blockchain functionalities into their applications, along with solutions for efficient Bitcoin mining operations. They also focus on cryptographic proofs to enhance privacy and security in transactions. Together, these products aim to improve the usability and capabilities of Bitcoin and blockchain technologies.

Open positions (1)

Company details

Team Size3
LocationVictoria, British Columbia, Canada
IndustryAerospace

Funding

Total raised

$651M

Last stage

Series C

Investors

Fulgur Ventures
Horizons Ventures
Khosla Ventures
BBaillie Gifford
Ribbit Capital

Founders

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Adam Back

British cryptographer and cypherpunk. Inventor of Hashcash, the proof-of-work algorithm used in Bitcoin mining. Holds a Ph.D. in distributed systems and computer science from the University of Exeter. Appointed CEO of Blockstream in October 2016.

LinkedIn
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Austin Hill

Co-founder of Blockstream and founder of 5 other companies, including Luffa, Montreal Startup, and Brudder Ventures.

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Gregory Maxwell

Co-founder of Blockstream and well-known Bitcoin Core developer and cryptographer.

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Pieter Wuille

Bitcoin Core developer and cryptographer, co-founded Blockstream. Known for contributions to Bitcoin protocol including Segregated Witness (SegWit).

What happens next.

No applications, no recruiter spam. Just the intro.

01

Confirm the fit

A few questions to make sure this role is the right shape for you. Two minutes.

02

I pitch you to the company

I write the intro, send it to the founder, and handle the back-and-forth.

03

A meeting lands on your calendar

If they’re a yes, I book the chat. You show up — that’s the whole job-hunt.