# Blockstream

> The future of finance runs on Bitcoin

Blockstream is a Bitcoin infrastructure company. It builds wallets, hardware devices, and layer-2 technology for consumers, developers, and enterprises.

Blockstream is a Bitcoin infrastructure company that develops technology to expand the functionality of the Bitcoin network. Its offerings span consumer and enterprise products, including software and hardware wallets, custody and treasury management tools, and services for issuing and managing digital assets on a Bitcoin layer-2 network. The company positions itself around reducing reliance on intermediaries in financial markets through Bitcoin-based infrastructure.

The company operates a layer-2 network for asset issuance and settlement, alongside an implementation of the Lightning Network protocol used for payment channels. It also provides developer tools such as blockchain data APIs, lightning node management services, and market data feeds. These offerings support use cases ranging from individual self-custody to institutional asset issuance and treasury management.

Blockstream's flagship products include Blockstream Jade, an open source hardware wallet, alongside a mobile and desktop Bitcoin wallet application and an enterprise custody and tokenization platform. The company also maintains open-source community projects related to sidechain infrastructure and smart contract development. Its offerings are used by individual Bitcoin holders, developers building on Bitcoin and its layer-2 network, and institutions such as custodial banks and prime brokers seeking Bitcoin-based treasury and asset management solutions.

- Type: Company
- Sector: Infrastructure
- Status: Active
- Founded: 2014-10-01
- Profile: https://thegrid.id/profiles/blockstream

## Products

- [Blockstream App (Green Wallet)](https://thegrid.id/profiles/blockstream): Blockstream App is a self-custody wallet for Bitcoin and Liquid Network assets, available on mobile and desktop. It provides multisignature security, hardware wallet integration, and in-app purchases of bitcoin. The wallet targets individual users seeking control over their private keys alongside enhanced protection against single points of failure. (Wallet, Live, Main Product)
- [Blockstream Jade](https://thegrid.id/profiles/blockstream): Blockstream Jade is an open-source hardware wallet that stores Bitcoin and Liquid Network private keys offline. It signs transactions through QR code, USB, or Bluetooth connectivity while keeping keys isolated from internet-connected devices, and is offered in multiple hardware variants sharing common open-source firmware. The product serves users seeking independently verifiable, air-gapped security for self-custody. (Hardware Wallet, Live)
- [Core Lightning](https://thegrid.id/profiles/blockstream): Core Lightning is an implementation of the Lightning Network protocol for Bitcoin, enabling instant, low-cost payment channels. It offers a modular architecture with plugin support for customization to meet enterprise requirements, and includes a cloud-hosted node and developer API that lets applications embed non-custodial Lightning payments without operating their own node infrastructure. Developers and enterprises use it to run Lightning nodes or integrate Lightning payments into their own applications. It supports collaborative channel management, submarine swaps, and multiple privacy-preserving payment routing options. (Developer Tooling, Live)
- [Blockstream Satellite](https://thegrid.id/profiles/blockstream): Blockstream Satellite is a satellite broadcast service that transmits the Bitcoin blockchain to receivers worldwide. It allows nodes to stay synchronized without an internet connection, providing redundant connectivity in regions with limited network access. Node operators use the service alongside an API for accessing transmission data and queued broadcasts. (Live)
- [Blockstream AMP](https://thegrid.id/profiles/blockstream): Blockstream AMP is a platform for issuing and managing digital assets on the Liquid Network through a flexible API. It handles asset registration, distribution controls, and ownership tracking for tokenized securities and other regulated instruments. Asset issuers use it to digitize and administer investment products without building custom issuance infrastructure. (RWA Tokenisation Platform, Live)
- [Blockstream Enterprise](https://thegrid.id/profiles/blockstream): Blockstream Enterprise is a custody and treasury management platform for institutions holding bitcoin. It provides secure storage, multi-approval transaction workflows, and asset management tools tailored to corporate treasury needs. Institutional clients use the platform to manage large bitcoin holdings with layered access controls. (Custody Technology Provider, Live)
- [Blockstream Explorer API](https://thegrid.id/profiles/blockstream): Blockstream Explorer API is a developer service providing indexed data from the Bitcoin and Liquid Network blockchains. It exposes transaction, address, and block information through structured endpoints for application integration. Developers use it to query onchain data without operating their own blockchain infrastructure. (OnChain Data API, Live)
- [Blockstream Cryptocurrency Data Feed](https://thegrid.id/profiles/blockstream): Blockstream Cryptocurrency Data Feed is an API providing real-time and historical cryptocurrency trade data. It aggregates pricing and trading information for integration into financial applications. Developers and trading platforms use the feed to access market data without connecting individually to multiple exchanges. (Pricing Data API, Live)
- [Elements](https://thegrid.id/profiles/blockstream): Elements is an open-source blockchain platform for building sidechains, providing the underlying framework used by networks such as Liquid Network. It offers developers configurable consensus, asset issuance, and confidential transaction capabilities for creating custom Bitcoin-compatible chains. Developers use it to build and deploy sidechain networks tailored to specific requirements. (Developer Tooling, Live)

## Assets

- [Blockstream Mining Note (BMN)](https://thegrid.id/profiles/blockstream): BMN is a security token issued by Blockstream on the Liquid Network that entitles holders to Bitcoin mined from up to 2,000 TH/s of hashrate over a three-year term. It is used to gain exposure to Bitcoin mining without operating physical hardware, with mined Bitcoin delivered to token holders upon maturity. The token allows investors to trade their mining exposure on secondary markets, providing liquidity that traditional mining contracts lack. (Security)

## Links

- [Main](https://blockstream.com)
- [Blog](https://blog.blockstream.com)
- [Whitepaper](https://blockstream.com/assets/downloads/pdf/liquid-whitepaper.pdf)
- [Media Kit/branding](https://design.blockstream.com/styleguide/branding/overview)
- [Terms of Service](https://blockstream.com/terms)
- [Privacy policy](https://blockstream.com/privacy)
- [Twitter / X](https://x.com/Blockstream)
- [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZNt3fZazX9cwWcC9vjDJ4Q)
- [LinkedIn](https://ca.linkedin.com/company/blockstream)
- [GitHub](https://github.com/Blockstream)
- [Telegram](https://t.me/blockstream)
- [GitHub](https://github.com/ElementsProject)
- [Reddit](https://www.reddit.com/r/blockstream)

## Relationships

- [The Liquid Network](https://thegrid.id/profiles/the_liquid_network): Subsidiary

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