FCAT Blockchain

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Blockchain

The blockchain team explores and builds technical capabilities to bring the benefits of decentralization, scaling, and security forward to Fidelity and its customers.

“We educate and inspire the broader Fidelity enterprise and most importantly, create new capabilities for the enterprise to bring to scale. We’re focused on use cases that will enhance the customer experience.”
- Jason Ward, Head of the Blockchain Incubator

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.

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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.

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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

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Ask an FCAT Researcher: Vanessa Kargenian on Using Blockchain to Manage Fraud and Illicit Finance

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.

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Ethereum’s Security: 5 Key Signals to Watch

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.

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Tracking Blockchain Health Part 2

By: Sophia Li, Joshua Chen, et. al | April 22, 2024

This research paper establishes a quantitative framework to test the relationship between blockchain network health metrics and digital asset prices. With a better understanding of the blockchain metrics that impact native token prices, investors might more appropriately focus their research and generate a differentiated investment thesis.

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)

FCAT team members are available for speaking opportunities and interviews.

Opportunities are considered on a case-by-case basis.