Bloq

Bloq is a pioneering Web3 innovation company founded in 2016 by blockchain veterans Jeff Garzik and Matthew Roszak. Bloq builds infrastructure, applications, and innovations that power Web3 across DeFi, mining, metaverse, and blockchain infrastructure sectors.

Core Infrastructure Services

Bloq operates BloqCloud, a comprehensive managed blockchain infrastructure platform offering:

• BloqStake: Proof-of-Stake staking infrastructure supporting 12+ networks including Ethereum, Algorand, Avalanche, BNB Chain, Cardano, Kusama, Polkadot, Polygon, Solana, and Tezos
• Bloq Nodes: Fully-managed private node clusters for Bitcoin, Bitcoin Cash, Ethereum, Litecoin, Algorand, and Avalanche
• Bloq Connect: APIs delivering real-time blockchain connectivity, indexed data, and additional services for Ethereum and Algorand

Spinoff Portfolio

Bloq serves as an incubator and holding company for multiple Web3 ventures:

DeFi: Vesper Finance (audited yield aggregator), Metronome (synthetic assets protocol)

Mining: Titan (enterprise mining pools), Lumerin (decentralized hashpower marketplace)

Metaverse/NFTs: Atmos Labs (metaverse-native sports), Capsule NFT (NFT composability protocol)

Developer Tools: Pure Finance (DeFi developer tools)

Innovation Timeline

• 2016: Founded; delivered Fidelity's first Bitcoin wallet
• 2017: Created BloqLabs incubator; partnered with PwC on Project Vulcan
• 2018: Launched Titan mining solutions and Metronome (first DeFi project)
• 2019: Open-sourced key components; launched BloqCloud managed infrastructure
• 2020-2021: Expanded network support (Algorand, Avalanche); launched Vesper Finance, Pure Finance, and Lumerin
• 2022: Debuted Atmos Labs and Capsule NFT at NFT.NYC
• 2023: Launched Metronome Synth synthetic assets platform

Key Strengths

• Deep blockchain expertise: Founded by Bitcoin core developers with 10+ years in crypto infrastructure
• Proven incubation model: Successfully launched and spun out 8+ ventures
• Enterprise focus: Worked with major institutions including Fidelity, PwC, and Citibank
• Multi-chain infrastructure: Supports 15+ blockchain networks across staking, nodes, and APIs
• Tokenization of Things™: Proprietary methodology for building Web3 applications

Why Choose Bloq

Bloq combines deep technical expertise with a proven track record of innovation in blockchain infrastructure. Their BloqCloud platform reduces total cost of ownership by eliminating the need for specialized in-house blockchain expertise, while their portfolio of spinoffs demonstrates their ability to identify and execute on emerging Web3 opportunities. With 40 core team members (120 including spinoffs) and partnerships with leading financial institutions, Bloq delivers enterprise-grade infrastructure that scales as businesses grow.