ConsenSys is a leading Ethereum software company founded in 2014 by Joseph Lubin, one of the co-founders of Ethereum. Headquartered in New York, ConsenSys builds infrastructure tools, developer platforms, and consumer-facing products that form the backbone of the Ethereum ecosystem and the broader decentralized web.
ConsenSys is best known for MetaMask, the most widely used self-custody crypto wallet with tens of millions of monthly active users. MetaMask operates as a browser extension and mobile app, enabling users to interact with Ethereum-based dApps, manage tokens and NFTs, and conduct swaps across decentralized exchanges. MetaMask has expanded into institutional services and integrated portfolio tracking features.
The company also develops and maintains Infura, a suite of blockchain APIs and developer tools that provides the infrastructure layer for thousands of decentralized applications. Infura handles billions of requests daily and is relied upon by many of the most prominent projects in the Ethereum ecosystem.
In 2023, ConsenSys launched Linea, a zkEVM (zero-knowledge Ethereum Virtual Machine) Layer 2 rollup designed to scale Ethereum with lower transaction fees while inheriting Ethereum's security. Linea has attracted a growing ecosystem of DeFi protocols and dApps.
Core Products
- MetaMask — The most popular self-custody Ethereum wallet for browsers and mobile
- Infura — Blockchain development platform providing API access to Ethereum and other networks
- Linea — Zero-knowledge rollup Layer 2 network for Ethereum scaling
- Diligence — Smart contract auditing and security analysis services
Venture Capital Rounds
ConsenSys: $450 million - Series C
| Infrastructure
Description: Leading Ethereum software company building infrastructure tools including MetaMask and Infura.
Investors: ParaFi Capital, Temasek, SoftBank Vision Fund 2, Microsoft, Anthos Capital, Sound Ventures
Headquartered: New York
Country: United States