Blockchain.com is a financial services company that provides a platform for cryptocurrency exchange, a digital wallet, and institutional services. Founded in 2011, the company offers a suite of products for retail and institutional clients to buy, sell, trade, and manage digital assets such as Bitcoin and Ethereum. ^{[1] [2]}

Overview

Blockchain.com was established in 2011 with an initial focus on providing blockchain data through its Explorer service. It has since expanded into a comprehensive financial services platform for the digital asset industry.

The company's stated mission is to build a more open, accessible, and fair financial future. It operates one of the longest-running crypto wallets in the industry, reporting over 90 million wallets created on its platform since its inception. The platform serves a global user base, providing services to both individual retail investors and large-scale institutional clients. ^[1]

The company's ecosystem is built around several core products: the Blockchain.com Wallet, a self-custody wallet for managing digital assets; the Blockchain.com Exchange, a trading platform for various cryptocurrencies; and Blockchain.com Institutional, which offers services like over-the-counter (OTC) trading and lending. In addition to its core financial products, the company provides data and analytics through its Blockchain Explorer and has ventured into other areas, including payments, a crypto rewards card, and an NFT marketplace.

In August 2025, the company announced its expansion into artificial intelligence with the launch of June, a privacy-focused AI service, aligning with its broader mission of leveraging technology to enhance user privacy and control. ^{[1] [2]}

History

Blockchain.com was founded in 2011, initially gaining prominence for its Blockchain Explorer, a tool that allows users to view and analyze transactions on public blockchains like Bitcoin. The company's official X (formerly Twitter) account was created in March 2010, predating the company's formal operations.

Over the following decade, the company grew its product suite significantly, introducing its non-custodial wallet, which became one of its flagship products and amassed a large user base. ^[1]

The company has marked its evolution with strategic product launches and integrations. On August 12, 2025, Blockchain.com announced the launch of a new AI product named June. This service was positioned as an extension of the company's privacy-centric mission, offering users access to various open and closed AI models as an alternative to services from larger technology corporations.

Later that month, on August 27, 2025, the company announced the integration of the Mantle Network into its wallet, enabling support for the $MNT token and providing users with access to faster and lower-cost transactions on the Ethereum-based Layer 2 network. These developments indicate a strategy of expanding beyond core crypto finance into adjacent technology sectors like AI and broadening its multi-chain support within its existing products. ^[1]

Products and Services

Blockchain.com offers a range of products and services tailored to different segments of the cryptocurrency market, from individual retail users to large financial institutions. The ecosystem is divided into several key components, including a digital wallet, a trading exchange, institutional services, and a data explorer. ^[2]

Blockchain.com Wallet

The Blockchain.com Wallet is a self-custody digital wallet that gives users sole control over their private keys and funds. It supports a variety of cryptocurrencies, allowing users to buy, sell, swap, and store assets. The wallet facilitates crypto purchases through multiple payment methods, including credit cards, debit cards, and bank transfers. It also features a rewards program, branded as Blockchain.com Earn, which allows users to earn annual rewards on their crypto holdings through staking or other yield-generating mechanisms. ^[2]

Beyond basic asset management, the wallet is designed to serve as a gateway to the broader Web3 ecosystem. It includes functionality to connect to decentralized applications (dapps), manage non-fungible tokens (NFTs), and interact with various decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols. This integration allows users to engage with services on different blockchains directly from their wallet interface. The company has continuously added support for new networks, such as the Mantle Network integration in August 2025, to expand the wallet's utility and interoperability. ^[1]

Blockchain.com Exchange

The Blockchain.com Exchange is a cryptocurrency trading platform designed for both retail and professional traders. The company states that the platform is built on a high-speed matching engine to facilitate rapid order execution. The exchange supports spot trading for a wide range of cryptocurrency pairs and offers trading against several major fiat currencies, including the US Dollar (USD), Euro (EUR), and British Pound (GBP). ^[2]

For more advanced traders, the exchange provides integrated margin trading tools, allowing users to trade with leverage. The platform's interface is designed to cater to varying levels of experience, with simple order types for beginners and more complex options for seasoned traders. To support its global user base, the exchange offers 24/7 customer support, which is accessible via a live chat feature directly within the trading interface. ^[2]

Institutional Services

Blockchain.com provides a dedicated suite of services for institutional clients, including hedge funds, family offices, and asset managers, under its Blockchain.com Prime and Institutional banners. These services are designed to provide high-touch, institutional-grade access to the digital asset markets. Key offerings include:

• Over-the-Counter (OTC) Trading: A service for executing large-volume trades with minimal price slippage.
• Derivatives and Structured Products: Financial instruments that allow institutions to gain exposure to or hedge against cryptocurrency price movements.
• Margin Lending: Capital provision services for institutional trading strategies.
• Bitcoin Treasury: A service designed to help corporations manage Bitcoin on their balance sheets.

These offerings are part of a comprehensive prime brokerage platform that aims to provide institutions with the necessary tools for trading, lending, and custody in the crypto market. ^[2]

Blockchain.com Explorer

The Blockchain.com Explorer is one of the company's original and most widely used products. It is a data and analytics tool that functions as a search engine for public blockchains, primarily Bitcoin and Ethereum. Users can look up details about specific transactions, wallet addresses, and blocks. The Explorer provides real-time and historical data, making it a key resource for transaction confirmation and blockchain analysis. ^[2]

In addition to its public interface, the Explorer offers advanced tools for developers and analysts. Its Blockchain Data API is used by other exchanges, data providers, and researchers to programmatically access blockchain data. The platform also features advanced charts that visualize key network metrics, such as hashrate, block details, mining difficulty, and transaction volume. This data is supplemented with real-time price feeds and market signals for various cryptocurrencies, serving as a comprehensive source of on-chain and market information. ^[2]

June AI

In August 2025, Blockchain.com launched June, an AI service. The product is presented as a privacy-focused platform that provides free access to a range of open and closed AI models. The company positioned the launch as an alternative to AI services offered by large technology companies, emphasizing user privacy and data control. The introduction of June marks the company's first major product expansion outside of the core financial and blockchain data sectors, signaling a broader interest in privacy-enhancing technologies. ^[1]

Ventures and Other Initiatives

Beyond its primary products, Blockchain.com has developed several other initiatives and services to expand its ecosystem.

• Blockchain.com Pay: A payment processing solution for merchants.
• Blockchain.com Card: A crypto debit card that allows users to spend their cryptocurrency holdings.
• Blockchain.com NFT: A marketplace for non-fungible tokens, which was announced with a waitlist for user access.
• Blockchain.com Ventures: The company's venture capital arm, which invests in other startups and projects within the blockchain and cryptocurrency industry.

The company also invests in educational content through its Learning Portal, which offers articles and guides on fundamental crypto concepts like Bitcoin, wallets, and decentralized exchanges (DEXs). It maintains a blog with market research and hosts a company podcast. For developers, Blockchain.com provides public APIs and maintains an open-source presence on GitHub. ^[2]

Technology and Integrations

Blockchain.com's platform is built on a technology stack that utilizes both proprietary and third-party services for its operations, security, and marketing. For infrastructure and security, the company uses services like Cloudflare for content delivery, DNS management, and protection against distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks. It also appears to use services from Sardine.ai, likely for fraud detection and security purposes. ^[2]

For analytics and user experience, the platform integrates several common tools. Google Analytics is used to track visitor behavior and marketing campaign effectiveness. Hotjar is employed to gather statistics on user sessions and on-page behavior for internal analysis and website optimization. The company uses Medallia for collecting user feedback through surveys. To manage user consent for data collection, the website utilizes Cookiebot. ^[2]

The company's marketing and advertising efforts are supported by a range of third-party platforms. These include Google AdSense for advertising, as well as tracking and ad-serving technologies from social media platforms like TikTok, Reddit, and Snapchat (sc-static.net). It also uses services like Appsflyer and Amazon's Tatari to optimize ad relevance and measure campaign performance across different channels. These integrations allow the company to target and analyze its marketing campaigns effectively. ^[2]

Partnerships

Blockchain.com has established several high-profile partnerships to increase its brand visibility and integrate its services with other ecosystems. One of its most prominent partnerships is with the NFL's Dallas Cowboys, for whom it serves as an official partner. This collaboration was highlighted in August 2025 when the football team tagged Blockchain.com in a social media post about a major player trade, demonstrating the integration of the brand into the team's public communications. ^[1]

In addition to sports marketing, the company engages in technical and content-focused collaborations. In August 2025, it announced a technical integration with the Mantle Network, adding support for its native $MNT token to the Blockchain.com Wallet. The company also produces a content series called "Blockchain Bylines," hosted by co-founder Nic Cary. Through this series, it collaborates with leaders from other projects in the technology space. For example, an episode in August 2025 featured the president of the Midnight Foundation to discuss the Midnight Network, a data-protection-focused blockchain. ^[1]

Team

• Peter Smith - Cofounder & CEO
• Nic Cary - Cofounder & Board Member
• Tom Horton - Lead Independent Director
• Jim MessinaJim Messina
• Peter SmithPeter Smith
• Joseph OttingJoseph Otting
• Manuel StotzManuel Stotz
• Nicolas BrandNicolas Brand
• Timothy P. FlynnTimothy P. Flynn
• Landon EdmondLandon Edmond