Introduction to
BLOCKO
Platform Player for Everyone’s Blockchain
BLOCKO is a blockchain specialized technology company that has experienced and achieved the largest amount of business cases in South Korea.
By launching AERGO mainnet in 2018, we will develop a blockchain solution that will help enterprises and the public to utilize the blockchain to a various extent. Blockchain is an infrastructure. Blockchain is composed of multiple technologies and the application and implementation of blockchain to the real world is not an easy task.
Despite the fact that many people recognize the possibilities of blockchain, there is hesitation and difficulty in introducing this technology. BLOCKO provides a highly reliable blockchain platform by leveraging the technologies and the vast experience the company has gained over the years. Our technologies and bright future prospects are being recognized not only in the domestic market, but also in the United Kingdom, the Middle East, and the United States.
The Business Philosophy of BLOCKO
BLOCKO was founded in 2014 by database experts who were looking for technology beyond the limits of existing databases (DB). We are living in an era where data is as essential as crude oil. BLOCKO is striving to achieve the popularization of blockchain—the blockchain for all—where everyone is given equal information and democratization can be achieved. To achieve this goal, we are focusing on blockchain technology development, and continually launching and testing solutions and services that leverage trusted and verified data. Since the launch of AERGO Mainnet, BLOCKO has been constantly working on developing technology and upgrading the platform. With our technical expertise, BLOCKO offers a blockchain platform customized to what businesses and individuals need, moving across the boundaries between public and private blockchains.
BLOCKO will take the lead in democratizing data and popularizing the blockchain.
The People of BLOCKO
People at BLOCKO are called BLOCKIANs. BLOCKIANs are well versed in blockchain software and take pride in their work, progressing and improving their performance every day. Over 60% of BLOCKIANs are developers with database background. BLOCKO continually develops blockchain nodes and improves their stability. At BLOCKO, developing products that clients can use with ease is of utmost importance—our products are automated with management tools so that anyone can operate them.
Our History
Founded in 2014, BLOCKO provides blockchain platforms that are designed optimally for enterprise use. We maintain to have an unrivaled share in the domestic blockchain platform market for enterprise use.
2014
Establish
Establishment of BLOCKO in December
Launch of ‘Watch’, the first blockchain search engine in South Korea.
2015
MVP & PoCs
Launch of COINSTACK 1.0, a blockchain platform for enterprise use.
Upgrade to COINSTACK 2.0
2016
Presence
Launch of COINSTACK OpenKeyChain, an authentication solution.
Launch of COINSTACK Stamping, a timestamp solution.
Launch of COINSTACK 3.0, the first blockchain platform in South Korea with a GS Certification.
2017
Commercialize
Establishment of Blockchain specialized research center.
Enabled the first commercialization of blockchain-based electronic voting authentication and distributed file system in South Korea.
2018
Commercialize
Listed as one of the Representative Vendors in the report ‘Market Guide for Blockchain Platforms’ published by Gartner.
Launch of COINSTACK SignOn, a blockchain-based integrated authentication solution.
Completed the largest number of commercialization projects in the world.
2019
Expansion
Formed a technical/strategic alliance with AERGO Foundation.
Launch of AERGO Enterprise.
Development of various blockchain-based applications.
Selected twice as Gartner’s Blockchain PaaS Player
2020
Expansion
Began development of electronic payment and contract service, INSTSIGN (released in the second half of the year)
Began development of PaaS service for businesses, AERGO Hub (released in the second half of the year)
Introduction to
AERGO
AERGO is an enterprise blockchain protocol equipped with a wide range of features, openness and user convenience.
BLOCKO has strived for enabling various industries to adopt blockchain. In order to meet the diverse needs of our customers, we refused to limit our business to private blockchain and hence developed AERGO and launched mainnet to enable the use of hybrid blockchain and public blockchain. AERGO aims to create a blockchain ecosystem where all members can benefit from enterprise-level security and performance.