International Trust Machines Corporation

International Trust Machines Corporation (ITM) is a Taiwanese technology company founded in January 2019. It operates at the intersection of blockchain and the Internet of Things (IoT), offering a blockchain scaling solution and blockchain-enabled integrated circuits (ICs). The company's stated mission is to provide "trusted data for everyone, everywhere and anytime" through its "Blockchain of Things" concept. ITM addresses the convergence of blockchain ledger technology and the exponential growth of IoT devices. Its patented Merkle Tree technologies and blockchain IC solutions are designed to overcome bottlenecks in the blockchain trilemma—the trade-off between scalability, security, and decentralization. The company claims its approach allows millions of IoT devices to access blockchain for cryptographic anchoring of data and rapid machine-to-machine account auditing. A key offering is the ability to clear millions of off-chain data records with only a single main-chain transaction, ensuring immutability and trustworthiness of information. ITM's product line includes BlockSeal, a blockchain notary service that connects applications or data to Ethereum at zero cost, though the service is now marked as ended on the company's website. The company targets scenarios requiring trusted data, such as supply chain, IoT networks, and digital notarization. As a relatively young company, ITM has positioned itself as a provider of practical and scalable solutions for blockchain-IoT convergence. Its website highlights core technology, client stories, and team information, indicating an active commercial presence. However, specific details about ownership, leadership, and market reach are not publicly disclosed in the available evidence.

International Trust Machines Corporation (ITM) was founded in January 2019 in Taiwan. The company emerged during a period of growing interest in the convergence of blockchain technology and the Internet of Things (IoT). ITM's founders identified a key challenge: the blockchain trilemma, which limits the ability of blockchain networks to scale to accommodate millions of IoT devices while maintaining security and decentralization. To address this, ITM developed patented Merkle Tree technologies and blockchain-enabled integrated circuits (ICs). These technologies allow large quantities of transaction data to be uploaded as fingerprints onto a public blockchain, enabling verification of data accuracy with an open-source program. A single main-chain transaction can clear millions of off-chain data records, ensuring immutability and trustworthiness. The company introduced BlockSeal, a blockchain notary service that connects applications or data to Ethereum at zero cost. However, as of the latest available information, the BlockSeal service has ended. ITM continues to promote its core technology and solutions for blockchain-IoT convergence, targeting scenarios that require trusted data, such as supply chain and machine-to-machine auditing. While specific milestones, funding rounds, or partnerships are not detailed in the available evidence, ITM's website indicates an active operation with a focus on client stories and team expertise. The company remains a private entity with no publicly disclosed ownership structure.

• Founded in January 2019

Provider of practical and scalable blockchain-IoT convergence solutions, enabling trusted data for IoT devices through patented Merkle Tree technologies and blockchain ICs.

• BlockSeal

  Blockchain notary service connecting applications or data to Ethereum at zero cost. Service ended.

• Blockchain Scaling Solution

  Uploads large quantities of transaction data as fingerprints onto the public blockchain, enabling verification of data accuracy with an open-source program.

• Blockchain-enabled ICs

  Integrated circuits designed for blockchain applications, enabling IoT devices to access blockchain for cryptographic anchoring and machine-to-machine auditing.

1. 1International Trust Machines Corporationitrustmachines.com
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