unchain.io: The future of Blockchain acceleration is through integration and interoperability

Integrating different blockchain platforms and creating interoperability between different platforms is the next biggest challenge in the Blockchain ecosystem. unchain.io is a company founded by experts in the Blockchain field that is working on just that. UNLOCK interviewed Marcel Makken, Chief Commercial Officer of unchain to talk about the blockchain gateway solution they have developed and how it will work to move Blockchain ecosystem into the next frontier.

Based in Amsterdam, Unchain’s offices are located a 100 meters away from IBM headquarters. Three of the four founders including Marcel Makken were once IBM employees themselves. So the founders of unchain understand the needs and pain points of enterprise clients. As Makken explains, “We have developed a software integration gateway platform that links existing applications, systems, and even IOT devices with Blockchain networks and this is a critical point for the massive adoption because the more you can bring down the barriers, the better.”

The Blockchain Gateway

So unchain.io is a technology agnostic Blockchain gateway. In the past two and half years the team has managed to create a live viable product offering. As Makken explains, “Using unchain’s Blockchain gateway we can grow the Blockchain ecosystem and enable it to scale on any Blockchain network. Today we have our first working version and are adding features to ensure optimal security and others. We also offer it both as a cloud service or subscription offering.” Whatever the form unchain.io is providing an enterprise-grade solution that will enable organizations to integrate their applications and devices with Blockchain networks in an easy, fast, and secure manner. This is especially useful when clients are on boarding participants or working in consortia.

Clients

Unchain is ready to work with the banking sector, logistic companies, and entities like Smart Dubai to help simplify and securely onboard participants. The company is also ready to work with system integrators, cloud vendors, telecom operators, and consultants. Unchain is currently working with several clients. One of the clients is Vattenfall. Makken comments, “We are working with Vattenfall to build a robust settlement platform that integrates their existing system to Blockchain. We are also working with undeveloped.com that registers domain spaces and want to use the Blockchain for that purpose. So we already have a product that is up and running and generating cashflow. We currently charge our clients per the number of adaptors and connectors.”