San Francisco, CA, July 16, 2024 - Metallicus, the core developer of Metal Blockchain, a foundational Layer 0 blockchain, today announced Gesa Credit Union's enrollment in its Banking Innovation Program. This move signifies Gesa Credit Union's proactive approach to investigating blockchain technology's potential and harnessing Metallicus' expertise to elevate its technological prowess.

“Gesa Credit Union joining our Banking Innovation Program signifies a crucial advancement in our quest to innovate the financial sector with blockchain technology," expressed Frank Mazza, Director of Blockchain for Institutions & Fintechs at Metallicus. "We're eager to collaborate with Gesa Credit Union, offering them the tools and resources to champion innovation and navigate the ever-shifting financial landscape.

“We are excited to join the Banking Innovation Program and partner with Metal Blockchain, along with other credit unions, to explore enhancements through blockchain technology. This collaboration underscores our commitment to innovation and delivering a superior experience to our members.”, commented Andrew Chung, CIO at Gesa Credit Union.

The Banking Innovation Program by Metal Blockchain enables institutions like Gesa Credit Union to navigate and adopt customized blockchain solutions, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards while addressing their distinct operational demands. Drawing on Metallicus' unparalleled blockchain expertise and a distinguished advisory board, the program offers innovation workshops, fintech partnerships, R&D grants, and bespoke development, positioning participants to lead and innovate within the dynamic financial sector.

The Metal Blockchain Banking Innovation Program is designed to support financial institutions' journey into blockchain technology at no cost. With a focus on tackling use cases around Digital Identity, Single Sign-On (SSO), Private Subnets, Tokenization of Assets, and more, the program equips participants with the tools and resources needed to drive profitability, lower costs, reduce risks, and deliver unparalleled customer experiences.

Financial institutions keen on participating in the Metal Blockchain Banking Innovation Program can express their interest or learn more by contacting bizdev@metallicus.com.