Counterparty

Counterparty is a platform for free and open financial tools on the Bitcoin network.

Counterparty is a P2P financial platform built over the bitcoin protocol, which enables the creation and use of many financial instruments. It provides open, secure financial tools and markets without a third party or middleman to use. Counterparty enables internet users to gains access to financial instruments that previously cost prohibitive or not available. It allows entrepreneurs, developers, artists, and more to build a new, productive economy. Counterparty was founded in 2013 by Adam Krellenstein, Evan Wagner, and Robby Dermody. It is based in New York, United States.