Blockchain company ConsenSys has acquired US asteroid mining firm Planetary Resources to add "deep space capabilities" to its offering. As part of the deal, Planetary Resources' president and CEO Chris Lewicki and general counsel Brian Israel have joined ConsenSys. The deal is a big win for both companies, which are looking to expand their business beyond Earth orbit. (DLT) startup DrumG Technologies. Planetary Resources was previously Arkyd Astronautics. In July, ConsenSys signed a memorandum of understanding with China's Xiongan New Area government to develop blockchain and software solutions for the smart city concept.
Blockchain company ConsenSys has acquired US asteroid mining firm Planetary Resources to add "deep space capabilities" to its offering. As part of the deal, Planetary Resources' president and CEO Chris Lewicki and general counsel Brian Israel have joined ConsenSys. The deal is a big win for both companies, which are looking to expand their business beyond Earth orbit. Planetary Resources was previously Arkyd Astronautics. In July, ConsenSys signed a memorandum of understanding with China's Xiongan New Area government to develop blockchain and software solutions for the smart city concept.