Blockstream

Blockstream develops Bitcoin technology for individual users, businesses, and software teams. Founded in 2014, the company brings together self-custody products, Lightning and Liquid infrastructure, blockchain-exploration tools, and services for organizations working with digital assets. Montreal is one location in its international office network; the company also operates with distributed teams.

For individual users, the Blockstream App combines Bitcoin and Liquid wallets across multiple platforms. Its approach is self-custody: users retain control of their keys instead of placing funds under the company’s custody. The app lets people manage assets and make transactions; security ultimately depends on how each person protects their keys and devices.

Blockstream Jade is the company’s hardware device for securing Bitcoin and Liquid assets. The manufacturer highlights open-source hardware and firmware, a display, and offline operating options. Jade works with the Blockstream App and offers a physical alternative for people who prefer to keep asset security separate from their everyday phone or computer.

Liquid Network is a Bitcoin layer-two network focused on issuing and transferring digital assets. Blockstream presents it to institutions, exchanges, and developers who need to issue tokens or manage assets on infrastructure connected to Bitcoin. The network uses a federated model, so its features and participants differ from those of the main Bitcoin network.

For payments and development, Core Lightning is Blockstream’s implementation of the Lightning protocol. It is designed for node operators and developers looking to integrate fast Bitcoin payments into apps or services. The company publishes documentation and tools for deploying nodes; configuration, channel liquidity, and ongoing maintenance remain the responsibility of those running the technology.

Enterprise offerings include custody and treasury management, asset issuance, and tools for working with Liquid Network. Blockstream AMP provides interfaces and APIs for issuing and managing assets, while other products are aimed at institutional workflows. These are technology infrastructure services; they do not replace financial analysis or guarantee investment results.

The ecosystem also includes Blockstream Explorer, blockchain data APIs, market data feeds, and open-source projects such as Elements. The company publishes guides, technical documentation, educational materials, and research news to help users and development teams understand its tools. This combination of commercial products and open projects is part of its work in cryptography and distributed systems.

The company page lists offices in Montreal, Victoria, the Bay Area, Los Angeles, Lugano, Milan, Turin, Melbourne, Tokyo, and the Cayman Islands, along with remote staff. It does not give one public Montreal street address. Blockstream is relevant to users and developers seeking Bitcoin tools, a self-custody wallet, Jade hardware, or enterprise infrastructure built around Liquid and Lightning.