Hedera is the trust layer of the digital economy, delivering fast, secure, and energy-efficient distributed ledger technology (DLT) powered by its unique hashgraph consensus. Governed by a council of global institutions, the network drives innovation in DeFi, tokenization, AI, and digital identity.
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The Hedera ecosystem is open and collaborative, where independent entities converge to drive the next phase of growth of the Hedera network. In this vibrant community, the Hedera network sits at the heart of everything we do, innovation knows no bounds, and every participant plays a key role.
Hedera Ecosystem Information
Hedera Foundation drives growth on the Hedera network by empowering developers, builders, and innovators with funding, resources, and expert guidance.
Hashgraph (formerly Swirlds Labs) is a rapidly growing software company, composed of world-renowned leaders and builders in web2 and web3. Hashgraph spearheads Hedera's product innovation and development of the codebase to advance Hedera as the trust layer of the digital economy.
The Hashgraph Association, a Swiss non-profit, accelerates global adoption of Hedera-powered solutions by funding innovation, training, and venture programs. The Association primarily supports non-U.S. enterprise DLT funding, aiming to expand Hedera's reach and influence worldwide.

The Exponential Science Foundation (ESF), a non-profit headquartered in London with operations in 12 countries, accelerates the adoption of DLT across business and society with a strong research focus. Launched in March 2023, the ESF is supported by Hedera and Ripple.
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