Today, Hedera announced a strategic brand that integrates key entities under a unified brand architecture, streamlining how developers, institutions and partners engage with the network.
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what's new?
The Hbar Foundation reintroduced itself as the Hedera Foundation, previously led by Charles Adkins of Aptos and Polygon Labs. At the same time, Hedera Governance Council will act as the Hedera Council, with Tom Sylvester intervening as President and Hedera co-founder Mans Harmon, serving a two-year term starting July 1st.
Together, these changes represent more than a facelift. They reflect Hedera's mature ecosystem, its increased institutional relevance, and the commitment to transparency and clarity among all participants.
“This evolution places all parts of the Hedera ecosystem under a shared identity, giving each entity the space and structure to fulfill its mission.”
Charles Adkins, CEO of Hedera Foundation
What the Hedera Foundation does
The Hedera Foundation will remain an independent entity with a focus on innovation and recruitment. Under Adkins' leadership, the Foundation will promote ecosystem growth, including:
Decentralized Finance (defi)
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Tokenization and real-world assets
Digital Identity
Its mission is to expand meaningful applications on the Hedera network to builders, businesses and communities. The new website, Hedera.Foundation, currently features grants, partnerships and builder resources.
What the Hedera Council will do
Meanwhile, Hedera Council continues as the formal governance body of the network. With an emphasis on security, transparency and long-term growth, the Council will guide the network's technical direction and strategic evolution.
“Our role is to ensure Hedera's resilience and reliability, as it grows into the fundamental layer of the digital economy.”
Tom Sylvester, new president
Visual and strategic updates
With the new logo and branding, both the foundation and council now reflect the layered architecture of Hedera itself.
Hedera Network: Open Source, Carbon Negative Public Ledger with Hash Graph Technology
Hedera Foundation: Adoption drive through fundraising and developer engagement
Hedera Council: An engine of governance and strategic oversight
Each plays a distinct role in providing Hedera's promises. It's a faster, fairer, more reliable digital world.
“Hedera is more than a blockchain, it's a trustworthy layer. It's more important than ever to clarity, transparency and coordination.”
Co-founder and next chair of Hedera Council
Why is it important?
As Web3 adoption grows across Finance, AI, Sustainability and Enterprise, Hedera is sharpening its structure at critical times. Today's brands are a signal that developers, institutions and Hedera are not only open to business, but are built on principles and ready for the next phase of global growth.
