Applied Blockchain

Applied Blockchain is a leading blockchain development studio founded in London in 2015, specializing in building enterprise-grade blockchain solutions and privacy-preserving technologies. With over 150 delivered projects for global clients including Shell, Barclays, United Nations, Vodafone, and Bank of America, the company has established itself as a trusted partner for Web3 innovation across multiple industries.

Core Products and Services

Applied Blockchain offers comprehensive blockchain development services spanning the entire project lifecycle - from ideation and advisory through architecture, design, development, and post-production support. The company is the creator of Silent Data, a high-performance Ethereum Layer 2 blockchain platform built for programmable privacy, which became the first privacy-focused Layer 2 to join Ethereum's Superchain. Their service portfolio includes smart contract development, DApp creation, blockchain technical due diligence, AI-powered development, enterprise data privacy solutions, and Web3 sandbox environments for testing and prototyping.

Key Strengths

The company's technical expertise spans extensive blockchain networks including Ethereum, Polygon, Solana, Arbitrum, Optimism, Base, Avalanche, NEAR, Sui, and many others. Applied Blockchain excels in privacy-preserving technologies using Intel SGX, confidential computing, multiparty computation, ZK rollups, and account abstraction. Their development capabilities cover full-stack blockchain solutions including Solidity smart contracts, passkey integration, contract audits, backend development (Node.js, TypeScript, Go), DevOps (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud), and frontend development (React, React Native, iOS, Android).

The company is ISO/IEC 27001 certified for Information Security Management and maintains strategic partnerships with major technology organizations including the Confidential Computing Consortium, Enterprise Ethereum Alliance, Intel, Polygon, and Circle. Applied Blockchain has been backed by Shell as a strategic investor since 2017 and received funding from QBN Capital in 2020.

Notable Clients and Projects

Shell: Developed the next-generation derivative trading platform, completing the first product derivative trade on blockchain. Shell subsequently became a strategic investor in Applied Blockchain.

United Nations Development Programme (UNDP): Built "The Atrium," a Web3 sandbox supporting 60+ UN entities across 15 innovation bootcamps, delivering $325 million+ in aid through blockchain-enabled solutions.

DHL Group's CRYOPDP: Winner of the 2025 Supply Chain Excellence Awards for blockchain-based supply chain transparency and pharmaceutical distribution.

Baanx: Partnered with MetaMask and Mastercard to launch the first crypto debit card enabling seamless digital asset spending.

Ledger, Chainlink, KLM, Lloyd's Register, Travel Ledger, SITA, Toyota: Delivered enterprise blockchain solutions across hardware wallets, oracle infrastructure, aviation, maritime certification, travel payments, and automotive industries.

Why Choose Applied Blockchain

With a 70+ person team operating from London headquarters and Porto development hub, Applied Blockchain combines deep technical expertise with proven enterprise delivery experience. The company has achieved 5-star ratings on Gartner Peer Insights and handles billions in daily transaction volume across deployed solutions. Their Silent Data platform offers up to 2,895 private transactions per second with 72% EVM compatibility, providing enterprises with the privacy and performance needed for production-grade blockchain applications. Applied Blockchain's commitment to security, compliance (ISO 27001), and long-term partnerships makes them an ideal choice for organizations seeking to leverage blockchain technology while maintaining data privacy and meeting regulatory requirements.