A New Era for Hedera
Introducing new ecosystem entities, new leadership, and new cross-collaboration
Read MorePioneering Best‑In‑Class Governance
Hedera Council is a governing body made up of leading global organizations dedicated to fostering trust, security, and innovation on the Hedera network.
A Responsibly Governed Decentralized Network
<p><a href="https://hedera.com/" target="_blank">Hedera</a> is an open source public network that harnesses the groundbreaking hashgraph consensus algorithm to power fast, secure, and efficient decentralized applications. Its innovative architecture ensures high performance without compromising on security or sustainability.</p><p>A Council of the world’s leading organizations govern Hedera, ensuring the network’s security and steering its strategic direction. This unique governance model sets Hedera apart as a trusted network for enterprise-grade applications.</p>
Introduction to our global team
Council Members
Trusted Governance
<p>Hedera Council is a diverse group of leading global organizations—including Fortune 500 enterprises, innovative web3 companies, and top universities—that ensure the Hedera network is well-governed.</p>
<p>With equal voting rights and term limits for Council members, this structure ensures that no single entity can control the decision-making process. This decentralized approach strengthens the network’s credibility, positioning Hedera as a trusted network for enterprise-scale adoption.</p>
Introduction to our global team
Testimonials
We joined Hedera Council because we believe in building the kind of secure, reliable, and decentralized infrastructure that the DeFi and tokenized asset ecosystems need to grow. Hedera’s approach to governance and architecture, combined with Chainlink’s connectivity and battle-tested infrastructure, provides a strong foundation for building the future of onchain ecosystems.
Thodoris Karakostas
Head of Blockchain Partnerships, Chainlink Labs
After evaluating how digital assets are maturing and where the market is going, we looked at the things that make the Hedera network unique – the throughput, efficiency, predictable cost of transactions, plus having nodes run by the Hedera Council instead of anonymous entities – and it aligns perfectly with where we see digital assets going.
Frank Wang
Executive Director, Head of Fintech Sales, BitGo
As a customer first global organization we are committed to being at the forefront of innovation. Our work with Hedera provides unmatched transparency and is a real-world example of the transformational opportunity blockchain provides.
Xiang Xu
Global COE Leader, Digital Strategy Blockchain, Mondelēz International
We joined Hedera Council to have a seat at the table and help shape what we believe is the next-generation of public internet infrastructure that will touch nearly every industry.
Ankur Jindal
VP, Global Head Corporate Venturing & Innovation, Tata Communications
We are committed to pushing the boundaries of what is possible in digital finance while ensuring our solutions are underpinned by strong regulatory compliance. With our new suite of products and services built on Hedera, we are empowering investors to transform the way they manage and access value.
Tim Popplewell
CEO, Scintilla by DLA Piper
Strength in Diversity
<p>Hedera Council members are strategically spread across different regions and industries, which enhances the network’s resilience. The division of responsibility across geographies and industries is unique among public networks and ensures collusion-proof governance.</p><p>The Council’s mission is to uphold and evolve the governance principles outlined in the original <a href="https://files.hedera.com/hh_whitepaper_v2.2-20230918.pdf" target="_blank"> Hedera whitepaper</a>, ensuring a fair and decentralized foundation for enterprise adoption and long-term growth.</p>
Introduction to our global team
Secure Node Operations
<p>Hedera is an open source, public DLT network that anyone in the world can use. The network’s nodes currently operate on a permissioned model where Council members run network nodes and approve updates of the network’s technology. This ensures that only trusted, vetted organizations manage critical network infrastructure and protects the network from potentially malicious actors.</p>
Introduction to our global team
Featured Resources
Join the World-Leading Organizations Governing Hedera
Gain Insight and Influence
Get a comprehensive view of how leading global companies are leveraging DLT for real-world use cases. Gain strategic influence over the development of the Hedera network.
Join an Exclusive Network
Join a network of top enterprises and innovators, creating partnerships and collaborations to drive value.
Drive Competitive Advantage
As a Council member, position your organization at the forefront of digital transformation, gaining an edge in the evolving digital economy.