Google and Blockchain
But if it comes to Blockchain, Google is not a newcomer. According to CB Insights, Google is one of the largest investors in block-start launches and companies. Collaboration with most of them is not even publicly known. Google Ventures, currently listed by Alphabet, has invested, for example, in Ripple, LedgerX, Veem and others, according to CB Insights. The position of the company was confirmed by Google Vice President Sridhar Ramaswamy. According to him, however, the company has no finished product yet and only a small team of people work on the development.
"As is the case with other new technologies, we have people who are exploring the potential use of Blockchain. So far, however, we are too early to speculate about possible options or plans, "said a spokesman for Google.
Will the founder of Etherea work for Google?
It looks like Google is looking at people who are in the process of developing a blockchain. In his Twitter account, founder Etherea, Vitalik Buterin, asked his supporters whether he should accept the offer from Google and leave the development of Etherea. He also posted part of the e-mail correspondence between him and the recruiter from Google. It is unlikely that this would be a mistake.
The Internet giant has been in contradiction with several other companies that are also exploring the possibilities of using Blockchain technology. They seem to feel a little behind. The step of the company lure on board the founder and developer Etherea Vitalika Buterin thus appears to be an effort to get out of the competition.
In connection with Google, it is also possible to mention the alliance created by former employees of the company to create their own blockchain projects. Its name is xGoogler Blockchain Alliance (abbreviated GBA). Most Alliance members already have blockchain experience. Some even successfully run projects or companies. GBA has the great potential to become an equal and powerful competitor of Google if the alliance members can assemble enough "smart heads" and resources to develop and create promising blockchain products.
conclusion
Companies, especially technical ones, often go ahead, who comes first with some new technology. That so happens at Blockchaine can not surprise anyone. However, it may seem striking that an advanced company like Google has been a little overwhelmed by this step.
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