TLDR:
Halborn joins as Strategic Partner to provide blockchain security guidance and incident response protocols.
HashPack becomes Community Partner as leading non-custodial wallet connecting users to Hedera applications.
Hashgraph Online contributes open-source tools that generated 34 million transactions on Hedera network.
Genfinity adds ecosystem storytelling through educational content and podcast conversations with builders.
Hedera Council has expanded its partnership network with the addition of Halborn as a Strategic Partner and three organizations joining as Community Partners.
HashPack, Hashgraph Online, and Genfinity bring specialized capabilities in security, developer tools, and ecosystem communication.
The partnerships aim to strengthen network adoption and support builders across the Hedera ecosystem.
Security-Focused Collaboration Through Strategic Partnership
Halborn enters the Hedera Council Strategic Partner program with proven expertise in blockchain security and Web3 risk management.
The firm will work directly with ecosystem builders and enterprise teams on secure development practices and incident response protocols.
This collaboration represents a structured approach to embedding security throughout the development lifecycle rather than treating it as supplementary.
According to Rob Behnke, Co-Founder and Executive Chairman at Halborn, security performs best when integrated from initial design stages.
The firm plans to provide hands-on guidance covering pre-launch preparation, ongoing security engagement, and incident readiness support.
Behnke emphasized that their role on Hedera Council will contribute practical guidance to help builders and enterprises collaborate with greater resilience.
The Strategic Partner program connects mission-aligned organizations with demonstrated scale and technical depth to the Hedera ecosystem.
Halborn will participate in working groups, workshops, and technical collaborations alongside Council members.
This structure enables coordinated efforts between enterprises, developers, and security professionals working on the network.
Hedera Council announced these partnerships through its official X account, highlighting how each organization brings distinct capabilities to accelerate adoption.
Hedera Council welcomes @HalbornSecurity as a Strategic Partner, alongside new Community Partners @hashpack, @HashgraphOnline, and @Genfinity. 
By joining, they bring expertise across security, builder enablement, and ecosystem visibility, to accelerate real-world adoption… pic.twitter.com/y3PyFY3HVo
— Hedera (@hedera) January 23, 2026
The announcement grouped Halborn separately from the Community Partners, reflecting different program structures and engagement models within the Council’s partnership framework.
Community Partner Program Expands Builder Support
HashPack joins as a Community Partner, serving as a primary wallet interface for Hedera network participants.
The non-custodial wallet provides access to decentralized applications, DeFi protocols, and NFT platforms built on Hedera.
Available across iOS, Android, and browser extensions, the wallet simplifies user interaction with network applications.
May Chan, CEO of HashPack, described the wallet as core infrastructure within the Hedera ecosystem connecting users and enterprises to network capabilities.
Chan expressed enthusiasm about the Community Partner Program’s expansion and confirmed HashPack will continue delivering secure tools for managing digital assets.
The company plans to support growing momentum in enterprise adoption and decentralized finance applications.
Hashgraph Online brings builder-focused resources through open standards and developer tooling to the Community Partner program.
The organization maintains the Hashgraph Consensus Standards framework, which supports on-chain applications with production-ready protocols.
Michael Kantor, President of Hashgraph Online, reported their open-source specifications and tools have generated over 34 million transactions on the network.
Genfinity contributes ecosystem storytelling and educational content as a Community Partner. Ryan Solomon, Founder and CEO, stated their focus remains on representing ecosystem developments with clarity and professionalism as real-world deployments expand.
The media organization produces articles and podcast conversations featuring founders, builders, and emerging projects across the Hedera network.
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