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: Ethan Atwood | November 14, 2023
Since Ethereum first launched in 2015 as the first peer-to-peer smart contract platform, numerous competitors with a similar vision have emerged. When comparing these blockchains, media outlets and investors typically focus on the price and market cap of a blockchain’s native token, while other indicators of success, such as usage, development, and decentralization are often overlooked. This paper explores blockchains through the latter lens and establishes a framework for assessing blockchain health.
11/14/2023
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Blockchain
By: Jacob Kozhipatt | September 19, 2023
Recently, FCAT collaborated with Olin College of Engineering’s Senior Capstone Program in Engineering(SCOPE) on a project aimed at debunking “get rich quick” cryptocurrency strategies that have proliferated online.
FCAT spoke with the four students involved in this project to hear about their motivations and learnings.
09/19/2023
Article
Blockchain
By: Kevin Kelly | September 7, 2023
The introduction of ordinals has sparked debate across the Bitcoin community regarding proper use of block space. Some consider ordinals as "spam" to the blockchain, occupying unnecessary space. On the other hand, proponents view ordinals as a way to open up new use cases for Bitcoin and enhance network security through increased transaction fees. This piece provides a summary of ordinals and examines their broader implications on the Bitcoin ecosystem.
09/07/2023
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Videos
Blockchain Journey (so far)
