Onchain Foundation

What Onchain Foundation does

The Onchain Foundation is a Swiss non-profit collective headquartered at Gotthardstrasse 26, 6300 Zug, Switzerland, established in 2016 to advance blockchain adoption. Its primary project is Lisk, a Layer 2 blockchain that anchors the foundation within the Optimism Superchain alongside Base, Optimism, Mode, and Worldchain, with a stated focus on bringing Web3 adoption to emerging markets through Ethereum. Beyond Lisk, the foundation operates .ONCHAIN Domains in partnership with Unstoppable Domains, a digital and print magazine (Onchain Magazine), tailored research services for enterprises and institutions, an NFT-based founding membership capped at 2,500 spots, and a Web3-branded online fashion store. The foundation is governed by a Foundation Council led by President Max Kordek and supported by a management, legal, and finance team, and publishes monthly financial updates as a transparency signal uncommon in the crypto foundation segment.

The foundation monetizes through a hybrid of community-driven channels rather than a single revenue line. Income is generated via one-time NFT founding memberships, tailored research services to enterprises moving onchain, magazine subscriptions and print distribution, merchandise sales, and treasury operations including ETH staking via Kiln.fi. GTM is community-led: content marketing through the digital magazine and research reports drives top-of-funnel awareness, Discord and events activate mid-funnel engagement, and direct research sales target enterprise buyers. Distribution combines a global digital platform, the Unstoppable Domains partnership for .ONCHAIN domain registration, and physical print magazine placement at enterprises including Axel Springer, Porsche, Google, and Amazon to reach non-Web3 audiences. The foundation is also a member of Crypto Valley Association, INATBA, Crypto Oasis, Swiss Blockchain Federation, CVLabs, and the Enterprise Ethereum Alliance.

Name

Onchain Foundation

Legal name

Onchain Foundation

Website

https://onchain.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Onchain Foundation is a Swiss non-profit collective that operates the Lisk Layer 2 blockchain on the Optimism Superchain and offers .ONCHAIN Domains, research services, a magazine, and a capped NFT founding membership to Web3 founders, enterprises, and investors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Blockchain Foundation & Web3 Research Services

NAICS

Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (518210)

SIC

Finance Services (6199)

akta.pro primary industry

Digital Asset Risk, Security & Audit Tooling (Smart Contract Audit, Threat Monitoring) (FSAGAMAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

NFT Commerce, Ticketing & Utility Enablement (token-gated access, memberships, passes, ticketing rails) (FSAPAFAJ), Compliance Identity & KYC/KYB for Wallets (on-chain identity, reusable KYC, travel rule tooling) (FSAPACAL)

Keywords

• Blockchain research services
• Web3 education content
• Layer 2 blockchain
• Decentralized identity domains
• Non-profit foundation

Headquarters

HQ city

Zug

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Non-profit Foundation Activities: As a non-profit collective, the foundation advances blockchain adoption through educational content, research, and community building rather than profit maximization.
2. Research Services: Tailored research and data analytics services to companies and institutions wanting to move onchain, grow their Web3 presence, or understand business opportunities.
3. Online Store: High-quality fashion products with premium experience, positioning as a regular fashion brand rather than merchandise items. Products include sustainable packaging and unique velcro artwork tags including NFT-specific tags.
4. Membership Program: NFT-based founding membership offering 2,500 founding member spots with perks including NFT traits, lifetime access to research reports, platform membership, and exclusive experiences.
5. Magazine and Publications: Digital and print magazine providing blockchain education and industry insights. Print magazine distributed to enterprises and co-working spaces to attract non-Web3 audiences.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Onchain Foundation is a non-profit collective that advances blockchain adoption through the Lisk Layer 2 blockchain (Optimism Superchain member), .ONCHAIN Web3 domains distributed via Unstoppable Domains, blockchain research reports and tailored research services, a digital and print Onchain Magazine, and an NFT-based founding membership limited to 2,500 spots. Supplementary offerings include an online fashion store (Onchain Store) and monthly financial transparency reporting.

Product overview

Onchain Foundation is a non-profit collective offering a portfolio of blockchain and Web3-focused products and services. The core offerings include Lisk (a Layer 2 blockchain project), .ONCHAIN Domains (Web3 domain registration in partnership with Unstoppable Domains), Onchain Magazine (digital publication), and Onchain Research Reports. The foundation also provides Onchain Research Services for businesses seeking tailored Web3 research. Supporting offerings include the Onchain Founding Membership (NFT-based membership with 2,500 spots), an Onchain Store (fashion products), and Print Magazine distribution. The foundation values transparency through monthly financial reporting.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Lisk: A Layer 2 blockchain dedicated to bringing Web3 adoption in emerging markets back to Ethereum. Lisk enables real-world applications in emerging markets to operate efficiently on Ethereum.
• .ONCHAIN Domains

Products and services

• Lisk Layer 2 Blockchain A Layer 2 blockchain dedicated to bringing Web3 adoption in emerging markets back to Ethereum, leveraging efficient, scalable, and innovative L2 technology. As a member of the Optimism Superchain, Lisk enables interoperability alongside Base, Optimism, Mode, and Worldchain, allowing real-world applications in emerging markets to operate efficiently on Ethereum.
• .ONCHAIN Domains Blockchain-powered Web3 domains offered in partnership with Unstoppable Domains, allowing users to claim human-readable crypto addresses, simplify onchain transactions, and build onchain identity with NFT avatars and community engagement features.
• Onchain Magazine A digital publication providing blockchain and Web3 insights, breaking down research reports into shorter articles to help entrepreneurs, start-ups, and investors find solutions for their challenges.
• Onchain Research Reports Solution-oriented blockchain research reports providing valuable insights that bridge the gap between theory and real-world applications, designed to attract more people and businesses to Onchain.
• Onchain Founding Membership An NFT-based membership offering lifetime access to research reports, platform access, and membership perks including NFT traits, gamification features, and identity systems, limited to 2,500 founding members.
• Onchain Research Services Tailored research and data analytics services for companies and institutions wanting to move onchain, grow their Web3 presence, or understand business possibilities in their industry.
• Onchain Store An online fashion store selling high-quality clothing products with Web3 branding, sustainable packaging, and unique velcro artwork tags including project-specific and NFT-specific tags.
• Print Magazine A physical magazine distributed to enterprises, co-working spaces, and lifetime members as an additional perk, designed to attract non-Web3 audiences and introduce blockchain possibilities.

Quantifiable outcome

• Lisk has been operational since 2016

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Unstoppable DomainscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIn partnership with Unstoppable Domains, the largest provider of blockchain-powered domains and digital identities, Onchain offers .ONCHAIN domains - the most authentic Web3 domains. The partnership aims to create Web2-Web3 domain twins, allowing users to leverage power of onchain domains within traditional internet space.
• Crypto Valley AssociationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOnchain Foundation is a member of the Crypto Valley Association, supporting the Swiss blockchain ecosystem.
• INATBAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOnchain Foundation is a member of INATBA (International Association for Trusted Blockchain Applications), promoting blockchain adoption globally.
• Crypto OasisminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOnchain Foundation is a member of Crypto Oasis, supporting the blockchain ecosystem in the Middle East region.
• Swiss Blockchain FederationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOnchain Foundation is a member of Swiss Blockchain Federation, contributing to blockchain policy and standards in Switzerland.
• CVLabsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOnchain Foundation is a member of CVLabs (Crypto Valley Labs), supporting blockchain innovation and development.
• EEA (Enterprise Ethereum Alliance)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOnchain Foundation is a member of EEA, contributing to Ethereum enterprise adoption and standards.
• LiskcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLisk is a Layer 2 blockchain dedicated to bringing Web3 adoption in emerging markets back to Ethereum. As a member of the Optimism Superchain, Lisk plays a pivotal role in building the industry's first truly interoperable supernetwork alongside Base, Optimism, Mode, and Worldchain.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Web3 Foundation: Non-profit foundation supporting the Polkadot/Substrate ecosystem, with a near-identical mission of advancing Web3 adoption through grants, research, and ecosystem development — directly comparable structure, funding model, and stakeholder set.
• Unstoppable Domains: Core partner that delivers the .ONCHAIN domain product; directly comparable as a Web3 identity and naming provider with NFT-based domain issuance and token-gated utilities.
• Ethereum Name Service (ENS): Decentralized naming service on Ethereum providing human-readable Web3 identities (.eth); directly comparable to .ONCHAIN domains as a Web3 identity layer competing in the same naming/identity category.
• Ethereum Foundation: Non-profit stewarding the Ethereum ecosystem, including Layer 2 rollups that Lisk builds upon. Most established analogue for a research-, grants-, and ecosystem-coordination-driven crypto foundation.
• Polygon Foundation: Foundation supporting Polygon's Layer 2 and sidechain ecosystem; comparable in being a non-profit coordinating Ethereum-aligned scaling infrastructure, developer grants, and ecosystem growth.
• Solana Foundation: Non-profit foundation supporting the Solana blockchain ecosystem through grants, research, and ecosystem development; comparable in mission, geographic placement (Switzerland-adjacent), and ecosystem-coordination role.
• NEAR Foundation: Swiss-based non-profit foundation supporting the NEAR Protocol ecosystem; comparable structure, regulatory positioning in Zug, and ecosystem development mission around emerging markets and developer accessibility.
• Optimism Foundation: Non-profit governing the Optimism Superchain that Lisk is a member of; operates the Bedrock/OP Stack that Lisk's L2 is built upon, making it the closest architectural and governance peer.
• DFINITY Foundation (Internet Computer): Non-profit foundation stewarding the Internet Computer protocol; similar mission of decentralizing internet infrastructure, with comparable ecosystem grants, research output, and Switzerland-rooted governance.
• Starknet Foundation: Non-profit supporting Starknet's zk-rollup L2 ecosystem; directly comparable as a foundation coordinating Layer 2 developer grants, research, and ecosystem expansion on Ethereum.

Market position

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/OnchainHQ

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments1 record

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