[Translation] Thanks to the benefits of Centrality, the number of blockchain applications being developed by SingularDTV has doubled

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Benefiting from Centrality, SingularDTV’s blockchain application count is set to double

SingularDTV and Centrality join forces to bring blockchain into every field.

By partnering with the venture’s production studioCentrality, the number of SingularDTV applications developed full-time has doubled. Currently, it is planned to release five applications in Q4 2017.

When I met Centrality’s Aaron McDonald (CEO) and Leon Huang (Head of the Blockchain division), I felt déjà vu. I had felt that same sensation before. It reminded me of ConsenSys, yet it was something different.

For those who don’t know, ConsenSys is a major company providing B2B solutions to progressive traditional enterprises and institutions. It also contributes to the public image of the Ethereum protocol.

One of the most important assets ConsenSys possesses is Andrew Keys, co-founder of ConsenSys Enterprise. Andrew leads strategic technical partnerships and communications, developing Ethereum blockchain solutions for clients listed on Fortune 500 companies.

Most of the cryptocurrency industry may not know Andrew’s contributions to Ethereum’s development, but by contributing in business development, he has repeatedly increased ETH’s value largely by his own efforts. Thanks to him, Microsoft supported Ethereum from the early days. I someday want to write a book about the blockchain boom, and there are several interesting anecdotes I’d like to share.

Centrality’s immense power is focused on consumer (B2C) blockchain applications, making blockchain technology accessible to ordinary people and enabling adoption beyond fintech use cases.

Centrality has announced 12 applications, three of which are co-produced with SingularDTV and Centrality. Centrality’s platform already underpins globally recognized applications like Skoot, Belong, and Pocket Vouchers, collectively generating several millions of dollars in revenue.

Based in Auckland, New Zealand, Centrality employs 40 full-time developers, plus about 10 executives and staff for management and support. Aaron McDonald has an entrepreneurial background and has led leadership roles in large tech companies managing portfolios worth over a billion dollars.

He brings extensive experience across multiple domains, including marketing and sales as well as engineering, architecture, product management, and development. Leon Huang is a former VP of Technology at JPMorgan and has held managerial roles at Credit Suisse and Barclays Capital.

He left the banking sector to join Alibaba, where he led blockchain projects and oversaw Alibaba’s first blockchain development and implementation. Leon is responsible for the architecture of Centrality’s entire blockchain platform.