Blockchain
The blockchain team explores and builds technical capabilities to bring the benefits of decentralization, scaling, and security forward to Fidelity and its customers.
About the Incubator
FCAT launched the blockchain incubator in 2015 as part of Fidelity’s mission to prepare for the future of financial services. Over the years, the team has completed dozens of proofs of concepts. Some ideas turn into experiments that help us learn by doing, while others are developed into entirely new businesses.
The incubator is helping Fidelity embrace and participate in the blockchain evolution. By building native expertise in these technologies, the incubator assures that Fidelity is prepared to serve the changing needs of clients.
Bits & Blocks
The Bits & Blocks Club builds and reinforces the blockchain community across the firm but also outside the four walls of Fidelity. The club hosts meetings, events, and challenges to facilitate skill development in blockchain, digital assets and related technologies.
Digital Asset Tracker
The Digital Asset Tracker (DAT) is an easy-to-use app that aggregates and tracks your cryptocurrency portfolio and includes key privacy features to protect your information. Use DAT to securely view your holdings, asset allocation, market data and more.
Podcast
Hosts Jason, Jack, Ryan and Parth follow the world of blockchain and crypto assets closely – markets, technology trends, business news, and community controversies. Every week, the team synthesizes the news you need to know to prepare you for what’s next.
Projects & Observations
Blockchain
By: Matt Allen and Jack Blatchford | November 1, 2024
In January 2023, Bitcoin developer Casey Rodamor combined two previous upgrades to Bitcoin Core’s protocol to launch Ordinals and Inscriptions. The project jumpstarted Bitcoin and Layer 2 development as projects previously deemed impossible on Bitcoin were reconsidered with newfound enthusiasm. This movement has been dubbed the “Bitcoin Renaissance”. This paper is the first in a three-part series providing an overview of what L2s are, how they function, and what sorts of applications they enable on Bitcoin.
11/01/2024
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Blockchain
By: Matt Ehlers | July 23, 2024
FCAT’s lead blockchain researcher Vanessa Kargenian shares her insights on how stakeholders are driving regulatory innovation across the industry.
07/23/2024
Article
Blockchain
By: Kevin Kelly | June 25, 2024
In this article, we closely examine Ethereum’s network resiliency through the lens of validators, the backbone of the network’s security. We assess some of the most critical validator metrics such as staker profitability, client diversity, and slashing events.
06/25/2024
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Videos
Blockchain Female Founders Panel
In honor of Women’s History Month, FCAT held a dynamic panel discussion where three inspiring women, Jessica Van Meir, Nicole d'Avis, and Hannah Shen share their insights for blockchain enthusiasts and aspiring entrepreneurs.
Heat Energy Transfer from Crypto Mining
Smith college engineering students are walking the talk when it comes to innovation. These students collaborated with FCAT associates to build a prototype for heat energy transfer from #crypto mining.
Vespene Energy’s Methane Mitigation Strategy
Adam Lavee discusses Vespene’s efforts to mitigate methane using decentralized compute, including Bitcoin mining.
Blockchain Journey (so far)
