nChain announces the appointment of Christen Ager-Hanssen as new CEO
ZUG, Switzerland, 22 November 2022 /PRNewswire/ — nChain, a global leader in blockchain research and development and delivery of world-class enterprise and government blockchain solutions, including central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) and micropayments, today announces the appointment of Mr. Christen Ager-Hanssen as the new CEO.
nChain is committed to adoption Bitcoin (BSV) Blockchain by users on a global scale and provides technical and development support to Bitcoin Association in relation to the operation of Bitcoin (BSV) Blockchain protocol.
The Bitcoin (BSV) Blockchain was created by nChain’s Chief Scientist, Craig Wright, which develops and operates the companies’ extensive IP portfolio. nChain currently has almost 2,800 registered patent applications, of which approx. 500 has been granted, ensuring that it is perfectly positioned to offer the full range of IP solutions that public and enterprise customers demand.
The Bitcoin (BSV) Blockchain, powered by nChain, allows users to transact and immutably store data at a fraction of the cost of any competitor, with average transaction costs around 1/50 of a cent. Furthermore, the BSV Blockchain scales unlimitedly and already allows around 100,000 transactions per second
Christen Ager-Hanssen is a renowned investor with a career spanning more than 40 years. He has been involved in a number of M&A transactions, including public buyouts and venture capital deals. He is also an internet pioneer, telecom executive, media owner, disruptor and leading influencer in the blockchain community. He is currently the CEO and Chairman of his own family office, Custos Group, an international investment company with offices in London, Stockholm and Oslo.
nChain’s group leader Stephen Matthews commented: “The entire board is delighted that someone of Christen’s caliber has agreed to join us at group level to drive the entire nChain group forward. nChain has an exciting portfolio of approximately 2,800 registered patent applications. Christen has already identified how we can better utilize our technology and patent portfolio to monetize our business and drive further investment in our R&D, as well as to develop Bitcoin (BSV) ecosystem to accelerate the development and sales of our enterprise and public solutions.”
Christen Ager-Hanssen commented: “I am extremely excited to join the group holding company of nChain as their new CEO, having already invested in the company. After extensive research into blockchain and smart contract technologies, I have concluded that Bitcoin The (BSV) Blockchain protocol is the only blockchain that can scale and handle the enormous number of transactions that the digital world will require to create far-reaching efficiencies.”
About nChain
nChain was founded in 2015 and has offices in London (UK), Zug (Switzerland), Ljubljana (Slovenia), and Manila (The Philippines) and promotes the potential of blockchain technology through ongoing research and development of inventions, including maintaining a robust patent portfolio, and by offering commercial solutions such as Kensei, a developer-friendly set of APIs built on the BSV blockchain. nChain also offers solutions in the digital payment space, along with professional services that help businesses of all types take advantage of blockchain technology. nChain currently has almost 2,800 registered patent applications, of which approx. 500 has been granted, ensuring that it is perfectly positioned to offer the full range of IP solutions that public and enterprise customers demand.
About Christen Ager-Hanssen
Christen Ager-HanssenNorwegian citizen residing in London, is a well-known investor as well as a leading influencer in the blockchain community. He is the managing director and chairman of his family office, Custos Group, an international investment company with offices in London, Stockholm and Oslo which has created a unique platform with a highly differentiated strategy, aimed at world winners and tomorrow’s enterprising disruptive innovators. Custos invests in young companies as well as more established businesses aimed at expansion and change. Custos also operates and invests through Addreax Group (www.addreax.com) in Great Britain which, through its subsidiaries and many online verticals, is a fast-growing online retail warehouse and operator of gated loyalty programs, including for students and alumni. Addreax is a recognized expert in customer acquisition, branding, marketing, e-commerce and retail and has a track record in digital asset creation and digital transformation and has built strategic relationships serving as a customer acquisition partner for many major super brands including Apple, Samsung , Coca-Cola, Nike, H&M, Adidas, Asos, Lenovo, Hewlett Packard, Microsoft, Amazon, Adobe, 3, Burger King, Disney and Expedia.
SOURCE nChain
