what's Blockstream?
Blockstream is a blockchain technology company focused on building infrastructure for Bitcoin and related networks. It develops key products such as the Liquid Network, a federated sidechain that enables faster confidential transactions, asset issuance, and pegged Bitcoin (L-BTC) for institutions and exchanges. Other offerings include Blockstream Satellite, which broadcasts the Bitcoin blockchain globally via satellites for offline access, and the open-source Jade hardware wallet for secure self-custody. The company also provides software like the Blockstream Green wallet app supporting Bitcoin and Liquid, Elements blockchain toolkit for custom sidechains, and mining operations to support Bitcoin's hashrate decentralization. Blockstream emphasizes verifiable, trust-minimized systems using advanced cryptography, with contributions to Bitcoin Core and Lightning Network implementations.
Luke Dashjr claims CEO Adam Back cut him out as Blockstream co-founder.
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x.com/blockstreamScheduled to present at OPNEXT Bitcoin scaling conference in New York on April 16, 2026.
Luke Dashjr, an initial contributor, states he was cut out and not listed as co-founder despite promises from CEO Adam Back.
Published research and Bitcoin-specific optimizations for post-quantum SPHINCS+ signatures, reducing signature size from 7.8 KB to approximately 3.8 KB.
Blockstream Capital Partners acquires Swiss Bitcoin service provider Berglinde AG.
CEO Adam Back participates in live discussion with Tether CEO and BFX Securities on tokenized markets in Emerging Markets. Liquid Network receives recognition as top platform for tokenization alongside Hadron and Stokr.
Jiko confirms backing from Blockstream and Coinbase while announcing new partnerships.
Blockstream ranks as 4th largest corporate Bitcoin holder with 3.07% of total corporate treasury holdings of 979,333 BTC.
Treasury transparency concerns emerge due to absent Proof of Reserves documentation.
Nansen analytics shows $BLOCK leading in smart money inflows over past 7 days with active accumulation.
Token secures first T1 exchange listing, multiple additional T1 listings expected.
New Jade Plus hardware wallet launches with high-resolution screen and enhanced controls while maintaining air-gapped security.
StarkWare partnership announced to integrate STARK proofs with Simplicity language for enhanced Bitcoin scaling solutions.
Smart contract functionality now available on Bitcoin through Simplicity implementation on Liquid Network
Cayman-based entity BSTRC preparing 25,000 BTC contribution, raising questions about Tether involvement.
Early $21M raise in 2014 was used to accumulate 30,000 BTC position, revealing strategic long-term holding since company inception.
$4B SPAC deal in advanced talks with founder to acquire 30,000 BTC and rename to BSTR Holdings, with $800M additional capital raise planned.
New self-custody bitcoin app launches with hardware signing support via Jade integration.
CEO predicts price surge to $500K-$1M, citing ETF inflows and institutional momentum as catalysts.
Liquid-based nodeless implementation shows higher partner adoption rates compared to Lightning LSP solution.
Mining and ASIC divisions spin out as independent entities under expansion strategy.