# Consensys > A complete suite of products to create and participate in web3 Consensys is a blockchain software company that builds tools for developers to create and manage decentralized applications on Ethereum. Consensys is a blockchain software company that provides tools for developers to build, deploy, and manage decentralized applications. Users can access infrastructure through Infura, develop smart contracts with Truffle, and manage digital assets using MetaMask. The platform focuses on supporting the Ethereum ecosystem by offering practical tools for scalable and secure Web3 development. - Type: Company - Sector: Developer Tooling - Status: Active - Founded: 2015-03-01 - Profile: https://thegrid.id/profiles/consensys ## Products - [Consensys Diligence](https://thegrid.id/profiles/consensys): Consensys Diligence implements smart contract audit methodologies through automated analysis engines and manual security reviews, providing vulnerability detection and formal verification services. The system combines static analysis, symbolic execution, and fuzzing techniques while delivering detailed security reports with mitigation guidance. (Smart Contract Audits, Live) - [Besu](https://thegrid.id/profiles/consensys): Besu operates as an open-source Ethereum client written in Java under Apache 2.0 license, supporting both public and private blockchain networks. The client enables enterprise-grade Ethereum deployment with full protocol compatibility. (Node Software, Live) - [Teku](https://thegrid.id/profiles/consensys): Teku is an Ethereum consensus client supporting proof-of-stake validation, enabling enterprise staking operations and network participation. The client provides institutional-grade staking infrastructure for Ethereum 2.0. (Node Software, Live) - [ConsenSys Staking](https://thegrid.id/profiles/consensys): ConsenSys Staking provides managed staking services for enterprises and institutions, enabling secure ETH staking with professional infrastructure management. The service offers reliable validation and reward distribution for institutional clients. (Staking Service, Live, Main Product) ## Links - [Main](https://consensys.io) - [Blog](https://consensys.io/blog) - [Documentation](https://consensys.io/docs) - [Terms of Service](https://consensys.io/terms-of-use) - [Privacy policy](https://consensys.io/privacy-notice) - [Twitter / X](https://x.com/consensys) - [YouTube](https://youtube.com/consensys) - [Discord](https://discord.com/invite/consensys) - [Instagram](https://instagram.com/consensysofficial) - [Twitter / X](https://x.com/ConsenSysAudits) ## Relationships - [MetaMask](https://thegrid.id/profiles/metamask_io): Subsidiary - [Infura](https://thegrid.id/profiles/infura_io): Subsidiary - [Linea](https://thegrid.id/profiles/linea): Subsidiary - [Web3Auth](https://thegrid.id/profiles/Web3Auth): Subsidiary ## Legal This data is provided under two licensing models. Model 1 - open data. 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