Everest is a blockchain company focusing on economic inclusion and the removal of barriers to public services. It presents itself as the world’s only device-free, global digital transaction protocol that incorporates identity features, using digital identities on blockchain, electronic wallets, document management, and biometrics.
Everest operates on the Ethereum blockchain, utilizing Ethereum smart-contract technology to enable transparent, secure, and tamper-proof transactions. With this approach, Everest offers services such as EverID and EverWallet, which manage digital identities and electronic wallets, respectively. The platform uses Ethereum's Virtual Machine (EVM) for executing these smart contracts, and the consensus mechanism is Proof of Stake (PoS).
Everest has several potential use cases across various industries:
Everest was co-founded by Bob Reid and Bradley Witteman and is based in California, USA. In its early development phase, the company focused on leveraging blockchain and Ethereum smart-contract technology for secure transaction facilitation. Noteworthy milestones include a partnership with the Asian Development Bank and successful cost optimization strategies. Everest is recognised for providing scalable payment solutions and plays an active role in fintech and blockchain sectors.