Hiro

Developer tools for Bitcoin dApps

New York City, New York, United States

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About Hiro

Hiro provides tools for developers to create decentralized applications (dApps) on the Bitcoin blockchain. Their main products include the Hiro Wallet for managing digital assets, a Command Line Interface (CLI) for blockchain interaction, and Clarity, a smart contract language focused on security and predictability. Hiro stands out from competitors by specifically targeting the Bitcoin blockchain and offering a suite of tools that simplify the development process while enhancing application security. The company's goal is to empower developers and businesses to build secure and scalable applications on Bitcoin, while also fostering a strong community through events like hackathons and meetups.

New York City, New YorkHeadquarters
2021Year Founded
$40MTotal Funding
SERIES_ACompany Stage
Crypto & Web3Industries
51-200Employees

Benefits

Competitive salary, equity, & STX (the native token of Stacks)
Health, dental, vision, life, & disability insurance
Charity donation match
Retirement plan with company match
Flexible vacation policy
Choose your own technical setup
Learning & development stipend
Daily lunch & co-working space stipend
16 weeks of paid parental leave
Annual company retreat

Risks

Increased competition from other blockchain platforms may erode Hiro's market share.
Rapid blockchain evolution requires Hiro to continuously innovate to stay relevant.
Cryptocurrency market volatility could impact Hiro's financial stability and operations.

Differentiation

Hiro provides unique developer tools for building dApps on the Bitcoin blockchain.
The Clarity language offers security and predictability for smart contract development.
Hiro's integration with the Stacks network enables programmable Bitcoin applications.

Upsides

Regulatory clarity boosts investor confidence and attracts developers to the Stacks ecosystem.
Support for Bitcoin Ordinals and NFTs expands Hiro's wallet capabilities and user base.
Growing DeFi interest on Bitcoin increases demand for Hiro's developer tools.