IOHK
Founded in 2015, IOHK is a leading blockchain infrastructure research and engineering company known for its decentralized remote working model and development of the Cardano platform.
History of IOHK
Founded in 2015, IOHK has grown into one of the world’s leading blockchain infrastructure research and engineering firms. It is the driving force behind the decentralized and smart contract platform Cardano. The company maintains a commitment to academic rigor and evidence-based software development, building high-assurance blockchain solutions for various sectors including public, private, and governmental. IOHK operates as a fully decentralized remote working organization, connecting a global team of over 400 individuals across 50+ countries.
IOHK Services
IOHK develops blockchain-based products and focuses on upskilling individuals worldwide. The company’s product portfolio includes Cardano, Daedalus, Atala PRISM, Lace, Catalyst, Marlowe, and Plutus. Additionally, it offers various educational programs such as Plutus Pioneers and courses through IOG Academy. IOHK engages with the community through regular events like meetups, developer workshops, Discord Stages, and Twitter Spaces. The company also provides substantial support to developers, with over 22,000 subscribers to its newsletter and more than 11,000 members of its technical community on Discord.
IOHK Research Initiatives
IOHK is deeply invested in research across multiple domains, including Cryptography, Software Engineering, Distributed Systems, Human-Computer Interaction, Networks, Formal Verification, Programming Languages, Trusted Hardware, Economics, Policy and Regulation, and Tax Law. This research is led by Professor Aggelos Kiayias and involves decentralized teams from top universities worldwide. IOHK employs a rigorous, academic approach to developing its blockchain technologies, ensuring high reliability and security in its solutions.
Cardano and Related Products
Cardano stands at the core of IOHK's product lineup, a platform that facilitates decentralized applications and smart contracts. Supporting Cardano are other key products like Daedalus, a secure wallet for ADA; Atala PRISM, a decentralized identity solution; and Nami, a non-custodial, browser-based wallet extension. More than 1,000 projects are currently building on the Cardano platform. Additional products include Lace, Catalyst for project funding, and developer tools like Marlowe and Plutus, enhancing IOHK’s robust ecosystem.
IOHK Global Team and Operations
IOHK is a decentralized organization with a remote team of over 400 individuals spread across more than 50 countries. The company hosts an office under IOG Singapore Pte Ltd located at 4 Battery Road, #25-01 Bank of China Building, Singapore (049908). Despite its decentralized nature, it successfully coordinates a calendar of events to engage the community, including educational workshops and interactive sessions on platforms like Discord and Twitter. This global presence ensures diverse and geographically dispersed talent contributes to IOHK’s projects.