Hedera Hashgraph

Overview

Hedera Hashgraph is a software company founded in 2018, based in the United States, with a workforce of 51 to 200 employees. The company operates primarily within the software industry, focusing on financial software, biotechnology and pharmaceuticals, and internet technologies. Hedera Hashgraph's published document, a white paper on tokenization, outlines its approach to enabling tokenization on its platform. The white paper discusses two primary models for tokenization: one that utilizes the Hedera Token Service for native token creation and another that operates within a permissioned network using the Hedera Consensus Service. It emphasizes the growing interest in tokenization across various sectors, including securities, stablecoins, and digital art, highlighting the efficiencies introduced by these technologies. The document also details the Hedera API (HAPI), which allows users to interact with network services and functions, and notes the collaborative efforts with the Hedera Governing Council and other industry groups to develop user-driven requirements for token issuance.

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