Consensys

Consensys is a prominent blockchain software company founded in 2014 by Ethereum co-founder Joseph Lubin. Headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas, it employs around 500 people globally as of 2024. The company focuses on developing Ethereum-powered tools, infrastructure, and enterprise software to support the transition to a decentralized economy, Web3, and decentralized finance (DeFi). Consensys aims to create a more open and secure internet of value and ownership. The company offers a comprehensive suite of products and services, including the MetaMask wallet, which allows users to store and transact cryptocurrencies and interact with decentralized applications (dApps). Other offerings include Infura, a leading Ethereum infrastructure provider, and Linea, an institutional-grade Layer 2 protocol for DeFi. Consensys collaborates with major enterprises like JPMorgan, BNY Mellon, and Microsoft, and supports a wide range of users and developers across various industries, contributing significantly to the growth of DeFi, NFTs, and Ethereum's ecosystem.