Espresso

Espresso Systems is a blockchain infrastructure company that develops the Espresso Network, a base layer designed to support applications requiring high speed, security, and customization. Founded in 2020 by Stanford cryptography researchers, including CEO Ben Fisch and Chief Scientist Benedikt Bünz, the company focuses on enhancing blockchain scalability and interoperability. Espresso's architecture enables institutions to issue, manage, and transfer digital assets on dedicated infrastructure while maintaining connectivity to broader on-chain markets. The network employs a shared sequencing model to facilitate real-time confirmations and cross-chain composability, addressing common trade-offs between control and connectivity in blockchain deployments. Backed by over $50 million from investors such as Andreessen Horowitz and Sequoia Capital, Espresso Systems continues to advance its platform to meet the evolving needs of decentralized finance and other blockchain applications.