MonetaGo Successfully Demonstrates the Effectiveness of Blockchain Technology in Collaboration with Indian Banking Authorities and Major Banks

NEW YORK, Jan. 6, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- MonetaGo's demonstration of blockchain could lead to eventual use throughout the Indian banking system.  The research process was sponsored by Indian banking authorities, including the Reserve Bank of India's research arm, the Institute for Development and Research in Banking Technology (IDRBT), National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), and included participation from some of the country's leading banks.

MonetaGo leveraged its Enhanced Information Payments System (EIPS) and proprietary software toolkit on the open source Hyperledger Fabric platform to develop the network. MonetaGo demonstrated how blockchain can be connected with current payment protocols using the NPCI's current Immediate Payments Service (IMPS). The Indian authorities and banks were able to successfully analyze the workflow, authentication, connectivity, performance baseline, and security of the blockchain implementation.

"The endorsement of blockchain technology from the IDRBT and the NPCI allows the study and implementation to move to the next level. This research shows that blockchain technology can reduce processing times and costs in a transparent and secure manner. We are excited to have gotten the opportunity to work with the IDRBT, NPCI and some of India's leading banks," said Jesse Chenard, Chief Executive Officer of MonetaGo.

Clear Path to Production

This collaboration of financial institutions, banking authorities, and clearing corporations using existing protocols demonstrates the first step towards creating a commercially viable blockchain with fiat currency settlement.

About MonetaGo

Headquartered in New York, MonetaGo is a software company providing blockchain solutions to financial institutions and central banks. Through its core product offering, MonetaGo enables financial institutions to identify and deploy the appropriate blockchain technology, while supporting existing banking systems, processes, and settlement mechanisms.

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