Custos


Thematic Focus:
Digital Communication / ICTs
Involved Countries:
Switzerland, South Africa

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Custos is the world’s first company to use blockchain technology to combat digital piracy. Founded in 2013 from the MIH Media Lab at Stellenbosch University, Custos Media Technologies leverages a multidisciplinary team’s expertise in signal processing, cryptocurrency, machine learning, and media economics. Their patented technology began with Screener Copy, a product that watermarks and tracks digital content. Since its launch in 2016, Custos has developed a range of modular products to address the needs of media clients globally. Gert-Jan van Zaanen, CEO, participated in the program 2015.