
Fireblocks
Fireblocks is an enterprise-grade platform that provides secure infrastructure for moving, storing, and issuing digital assets. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in New York, it has become a leading provider of digital asset custody, transfer, and settlement technology for a wide range of financial institutions, including banks, hedge funds, and crypto exchanges.
The core of Fireblocks' service is its institutional-grade platform that combines multi-party computation (MPC) with hardware isolation to create a highly secure environment for managing digital assets. The platform also features the Fireblocks Network, a secure and efficient network for connecting with over 1,800 liquidity partners, trading venues, and counterparties.
Fireblocks is deeply integrated with the Hedera network, providing comprehensive support for HBAR and other Hedera-based assets. It also supports the Hedera EVM, enabling clients to interact with Hedera-based smart contracts and decentralized applications. Furthermore, the Hedera Guardian, an open-source platform for ESG assets, can be integrated with Fireblocks, allowing for the secure, remote signing of transactions.
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