Jeff Garzik Launches Bloq, Offering Code-For-Hire Blockchain Service

Jeff Garzik Launches Bloq, Offering Code-For-Hire Blockchain Service

Bitcoin entreprenuer Jeff Garzik has started Bloq, a code-for-hire service to develop features for blockchain software and provide access to blockchain support, according to Bloomberg. The company charges $3,000 to $5,000 per month. PriceWaterhouseCoopers has agreed to sell the service to its customers. “That opens up a lot of doors for us early in the company’s lifetime,” Garzik said. “Companies know who to call at 3 a.m. if the blockchain is melting down.” Garzik modeled Bloq on Red Hat Inc., which helped businesses develop and deploy Linux and other open-source software. From working at....


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