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The blockchain industry is experiencing significant growth worldwide. Various industries are implementing this technology to bolster security, expedite transactions, and boost overall efficiency. One fostering ground for such disruptive companies is Brazil, particularly Rio de Janeiro. This article explores companies leveraging blockchain’s potential and setting new paradigms for their respective industries, all based in Rio de Janeiro.
From banking solutions to agriculture trading platforms, these companies employ blockchain technology to create secure and decentralized environments. Regardless of their diverse industries of application, all these companies share a common ground in using blockchain to drive a more prosperous technology scene in Rio de Janeiro and, by connection, Brazil.
Let’s delve into the vibrant world of these innovative blockchained businesses headquartered in Rio de Janeiro. We will explore their vision, the problem they are addressing, their unique solutions, and the people leading these ventures.
Gavea Marketplace
Fully leveraging the possibilities of blockchain, Gavea Marketplace is a commodities exchange platform applying blockchain principles to simplify trading processes. Co-founded by Vítor Uchôa Nunes, Gavea promotes sustainable trading by tracking products’ origins and ESG checks throughout the supply chain.
Alterbank
One of Vinicius Frias’ brainchildren, Alterbank, is transforming the financial services sector. It merges a digital account and a bitcoin wallet—allowing for storing dollars and cryptocurrencies and enabling everyday usage via a VISA card.
ASPPIBRA-DAO
Established as Brazil’s first decentralized autonomous organization, ASPPIBRA-DAO functions with non-profit motives to support socio-economic development. The organization aims to accelerate digital inclusion in Brazil and offer quality support concerning property rights, real estate registration, licensing, information access, and sustainable natural resource management.
Emigro
EmigroPay by Blake Sieders has disrupted the cross-border money transfer industry by introducing a simplified and efficient method. EmigroPay uses digital currency to enable users from around the globe to send remittances.
QR Capital
Co-founded by Fernando Carvalho and João Paulo Mayall, QR Capital is revolutionizing the domain of financial services, asset management, and information technology with the implementation of blockchain and cryptocurrency.
Softo
Rafael Ruiz and Fabio Seixas paved the way for flexible software development through Softo, which provides DevTeam as a Service. Positioned in the blockchain, software engineering, and cloud computing industry, clients can hire their agile development team by the hour.
Block4
Thiago Canellas’ Block4 creates online tools to enhance the relationship between companies and their clients. By increasing engagement and revenue, Block4 is taking customer service and entertainment to new heights.
Lumx Studios
Caio Barbosa led Lumx Studios is a pioneer in the convergence of blockchain and digital media. Although information about the company is sparse, it operates in blockchain, cryptocurrency, digital media, Ethereum, fashion, and gaming.
Opa
Founded by Marcio Torres Ladeira, Opa has developed a social network for colleges. Encouraging communication among students, teachers, and parents, they use blockchain technology to gather important student data and drive the convenience of institutions and parents.
EOS Rio
Under the lead of Thiago Canellas, EOS Rio is setting the trend for new blockchain apps and software development standards in Brazil.
MIXVIP
The last, but certainly not the least on this list, is MIXVIP. Founded by Frederico Laffitte, MIXVIP is a multi-purpose platform that offers services across delivery, marketplace, e-commerce, transport, and social networking—all under a single, unified interface. Its operation incorporates utilization of artificial intelligence and blockchain to streamline and automate processes.
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