Phantom

Phantom builds a self-custodial crypto wallet designed to make Web3 and decentralized finance accessible to mainstream users. Founded in January 2021, the company develops Phantom Wallet, which supports four blockchains - Solana, Ethereum, Bitcoin and Polygon - and is used by more than 20 million people. Its stated aim is to remove friction from exploring decentralized finance, allowing users to interact with digital assets without prior blockchain expertise.

The product suite extends beyond basic storage. In-app token swaps are built to make exchanging crypto assets straightforward, and a social payments feature allows users to send crypto in a peer-to-peer manner. Technical work spans blockchain infrastructure, self-custodial wallet technology, multi-chain interoperability, decentralized finance and mobile and web product design. Features are evaluated on whether they make crypto feel less intimidating while giving users more control.

The company employs more than 100 engineers, designers and former founders. Its culture is described as design-led and user-obsessed, with a stated belief that thoughtful product design can change how people interact with digital assets. The team favours fast iteration and measures success by onboarding people to the decentralized web, valuing security alongside simplicity.