Swirlds Labs is a software company dedicated to developing and maintaining Hedera, an open-source proof-of-stake platform designed to support the needs of enterprise and Web3 applications. By leveraging the advanced hashgraph consensus algorithm, Hedera provides a fast, secure, and fair distributed public ledger that enables a wide range of digital interactions. Swirlds Labs aims to foster a trusted digital future, ensuring safety and privacy within online communities, while empowering users to control their own information. The organization's cooperative governance model includes participation from leading organizations and universities worldwide, guaranteeing integrity and collaboration in network development. Employees at Swirlds Labs are part of a mission-driven team that emphasizes innovation and community impact within the rapidly evolving landscape of decentralized technology.