nChain

nChain is a blockchain technology company that works on the Bitcoin SV network. It argues that this network keeps the original Bitcoin protocol and is suited to large-scale business use. Its stated mission is to encourage global and enterprise adoption of Bitcoin.

What nChain offers

• Research and development — work on scaling the network, including how nodes handle larger blocks and higher transaction volumes.
• Longer-term research — smart contracts, asset tokenisation and greater privacy.
• Products and applications — software built on the network for others to use.
• Consulting — help for companies developing their own applications from its research.
• Professional services unit — being built to help clients design and run blockchain projects.

Who it works with

Business clients and developers building on the Bitcoin SV network.

Key facts

• Licensing: says it plans to licence selected innovations on an open-source or royalty-free basis for the network
• Corporate entity: nChain AG, according to its website footer