{"id":22620,"date":"2024-02-12T14:48:38","date_gmt":"2024-02-12T13:48:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ggba.swiss\/?p=22620"},"modified":"2024-02-12T14:48:40","modified_gmt":"2024-02-12T13:48:40","slug":"massas-blockchain-foundation-launches-in-geneva","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ggba.swiss\/en\/massas-blockchain-foundation-launches-in-geneva\/","title":{"rendered":"Massa\u2019s blockchain foundation launches in Geneva"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Following in the footsteps of significant players like Mina and Ripple, <a href=\"https:\/\/massa.net\/\">Massa<\/a>, originating from France since 2020, has chosen Geneva for <a href=\"https:\/\/massa.foundation\/\">its foundation<\/a> registration in the last quarter of 2023.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In less than ten days, Massa has nearly reached its funding goal of USD 3 million, with over 1,360 contributors investing a total of USD 2.93 million. The sale&#8217;s first day alone saw a remarkable USD 1 million raised, highlighting the robust and dedicated community support Massa has cultivated over the past two years. Known for its technical prowess, Massa&#8217;s blockchain promises over 10,000 transactions per second without sacrificing decentralization, demonstrated by more than 8,000 nodes running on its test network until mid-January 2024.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The foundation, now based in Geneva, is ready to launch its activities. It will use the proceeds from the token sale to support the Massa ecosystem through a grant program for projects. S\u00e9bastien Forestier, Co-Founder of Massa, highlighted the foundation&#8217;s aim to facilitate the emergence of an ecosystem around Massa, including the development of tools, applications, and connections with other blockchains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Massa&#8217;s next steps involve listing the token on exchanges and expanding the ecosystem on its main network, which has been operational for three weeks with already 2,000 nodes, a number that continues to grow. Notably, Massa announced a partnership with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.starknet.io\/en\">Starknet<\/a>, another technologically advanced project, marking a significant collaboration in the field.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Geneva, a global finance, fintech, crypto, blockchain hub<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Geneva&#8217;s selection as the home for the Massa Foundation is no coincidence. The city&#8217;s strategic location in the heart of Europe, its renowned financial infrastructure, and the support for blockchain ventures make it an attractive hub for fintech, crypto, and blockchain companies. Switzerland&#8217;s smart and rational regulatory approach to blockchain, coupled with a vibrant community of industry professionals and associations like the <a href=\"https:\/\/members.cryptovalley.swiss\/page\/western-chapter\">Crypto Valley Association<\/a>, offers an ideal environment for blockchain innovations to thrive.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Massa blockchain recently established its foundation in Geneva, a strategic move that underscores the canton\u2019s pivotal role in the blockchain 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