consensys

Consensys is a blockchain technology company that enables developer tools and enterprise solutions. The platform enables developers, enterprises, and people worldwide to build next-generation applications, launch modern financial infrastructure, and access the decentralized web. 

• Founder: Joseph Lubin
• Founded: 2014
• Headquarters: Brooklyn, New York, United States

Key Features:

• Operates with governments, central banks, and major tech companies to build enterprise-scale blockchain solutions for huge real-world applications. 
• It developed an application for transferring and storing cryptocurrencies and tokens named MetaMask, which is an Ethereum wallet app.
• Offers tools and products to users that let them participate in DeFi, such as lending, staking, and trading digital assets.

The company raised $200 million at a $3.2 billion valuation from Animoca Brands. UBS, MasterCard, Quotidian Ventures, MakerDAO, Fenbushi Capital, Liberty City Ventures, JP Morgan, Protocol Labs, Fabrica Ventures, Khalili Brother, Anthos Capital, and 45 others are the investors of the firm.  

FAQs

1. What is Infura?

It is a blockchain infrastructure service offered by Consensys that allows developers to build dApps without needing to run their own nodes.

2. Does Consensys support NFTs?

Yes, it provides solutions and platforms for managing, trading, and creating NFTs.