CHAINSTEP GmbH

CHAINSTEP GmbH is a German technology consulting and development firm established in 2017, specializing in blockchain, artificial intelligence (AI), and Internet of Things (IoT) solutions for the real economy. Based in Hamburg, the company positions itself as an end-to-end development partner for deep technology, helping enterprises navigate digital transformation through co-creation of innovative services and products.

Core Services

CHAINSTEP offers a comprehensive suite of professional services across three main domains:

AI Solutions: The company provides government-funded 4-week AI training programs designed to develop internal AI Champions within organizations, enabling them to identify and implement AI use cases without external consultants. Their AI model development services include building specialized solutions like lab copilots that leverage company knowledge bases, as well as AI applications for marketing departments focusing on on-brand content generation.

Blockchain Development: CHAINSTEP delivers blockchain-based solutions with expertise in self-sovereign identity (SSI), NFT platforms, ticketing systems, and Web3 applications. Their blockchain work focuses on enterprise use cases in logistics, supply chain, certification, mobility, and insurance sectors.

IoT and Enterprise Development: The firm specializes in attribute-based access control for 5G/6G networks, Gaia-X data economy integration, and cross-platform enterprise application development using Flutter for various applications including sports club apps, live scavenger hunts, and interactive games.

Products & Ventures

CHAINSTEP has developed several proprietary products:

• StepGPT: A GDPR-compliant GPT chat solution with smart business features for professional teams
• Clone of Voice: An AI-powered style guide for consistent brand communication across channels
• CertBLOC: A blockchain-based certificate digitization platform that makes quality certificates verifiable across value chains
• Kollektor: A white-label marketing technology platform connecting fans, sports clubs, and brands through zero-party data and gamification

Research Excellence

As a research-driven company, CHAINSTEP has participated in multiple R&D projects including Dibichain (blockchain-based digital twins), Hansebloc (blockchain for logistics), STEREO (SSI for smart cities), MoveID (data ecosystem for mobility), ABAC 46 (attribute-based access control), and watermark technology to combat deepfakes in media.

Industry Focus

The company serves clients in logistics & supply chain, mobility, certification, IoT & digital asset management, and insurance. Their expertise centers on digital trust, digital authenticity, automation, digital rights management, verifiability of authenticity, and interoperability with standards like eIDAS and OpenID.

Why Choose CHAINSTEP

CHAINSTEP differentiates itself through its collaborative, research-strong approach to innovation. The firm offers a unique ecosystem of resources, inspiration, and collaboration, believing that meaningful change requires partnership rather than isolation. They support clients through the entire product development lifecycle—from business model development and product strategy to software architecture, implementation, and ecosystem governance—delivering turnkey solutions with maximum real-world impact.