BigchainDB was founded in 2014 and provides a scalable blockchain database that enables developers and enterprises to build and deploy blockchain-based proof-of-concepts, platforms, and applications. Instead of scaling traditional blockchain systems, BigchainDB takes a different approach by starting with a distributed database architecture and then adding key blockchain features such as decentralized control, immutability, and the ability to create and transfer digital assets. This combination allows organizations to benefit from both high performance and blockchain security, making it suitable for a wide range of enterprise use cases.